Mobility and international relations
All the information you need to plan and enjoy a mobility experience at SUPSI.
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Internationality
SUPSI's international dimension is realised through the mobility of its academic staff, involvement in international networks and participation in European research programmes.
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International research
Research activities are carried out by a multitude of specialised units active in the various Departments and Affiliated Schools, in close cooperation with institutions, companies and partners that are also active internationally.
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. Internationality in numbers
SUPSI encourages the creation of opportunities for mobility and international cooperation among lecturers, researchers and students. Internationality represents a value that translates into the development of intercultural competences, partnerships and research projects.
Figures for the year 2023.
Figures for the year 2023.
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56
Projects of the European Horizon 2020 programme
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80
Active international projects
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210+
Incoming/outgoing student and staff mobility
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170+
International collaborations with university partners
The international dimension is one of the four priority strategic choices that SUPSI has identified for the four-year period 2021-2024.
International access includes four objectives in particular.
International access includes four objectives in particular.
Positioning
Strengthening the position in the Swiss university system to meet the demands of global outreach. Enhance the regional, national and international potential, both in research and service projects and in the training of profiles required by employers.
North-South connection
Acting as a two-way bridge between the north and south of the Alps, leveraging specific competencies and responding to the needs of the region.
Education
Adapting the educational offering to the other national languages, German in particular, and to English, according to the curricula and the language skills required by the professional contexts of reference.
International Initiatives
Promoting international initiatives aimed at strengthening regional and national reputation and related to regional development.
In order to study and stay in Switzerland, there are a number of bureaucratic aspects to be considered before starting one's activity.
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Internationality told by you
International Office
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Le Gerre, Via Pobiette 11
CH-6928 Manno
Department for Environment Constructions and Design
Mobility coordinator: Marta Monti
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio
Coordinator: Marta Monti
Department of Education and Learning
Mobility coordinator: Elena Carmelo
Piazza San Francesco 19
CH-6600 Locarno
Coordinator: Elena Carmelo
Department of Business Economics, Health and Social care
Mobility coordinator - Economics Area: Michela Ornati; Leisure Management Area: Sara Zgraggen
Palazzo E
Via Cantonale 16E
CH-6928 Manno
Coordinator: Michela Ornati
Suglio
Via Cantonale 18
CH-6928 Manno
Referente: Sara Zgraggen
Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care
Mobility coordinator - Social Work Area: Valentina Brugnoli
Palazzo E
Via Cantonale 16E
CH-6928 Manno
Coordinator: Valentina Brugnoli
Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care
Mobility coordinator - Health Area: Enrica Massardi
Stabile Piazzetta
Via Violino 11
CH-6928 Manno
Coordinator: Enrica Massardi
Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care
Mobility coordinator - Landquart: Corina Willi
Physiotherapie Graubünden
Weststrasse 8
CH-7302 Landquart
Coordinator: Corina Willi
Department of Innovative Technologies
Mobility coordinator: Elisabetta Caneva
Campus Est Lugano
Via la Santa 1
CH-6962 Lugano
Coordinator: Elisabetta Caneva
Accademia Teatro Dimitri
Mobility coordinator: Luisa Braga
Stradòn 28
CH-6653 Verscio
Coordinator: Luisa Braga
Mobility head - CSI-SUM
Mobility coordinator: Hernando Florez
Via Soldino 9
CH-6900 Lugano
Coordinator: Hernando Florez
Fernfachhochschule Schweiz
Mobility coordinator: Anja Bouron
Überlandstrasse 12
Postfach 689
CH-3900 Brig
Coordinator: Anja Bouron