University of Lugano, BA, Informatics

Maturità federale and Maturità cantonale recognised by the appropriate Federal Commission; Maturità commerciale cantonale; Final diploma from a university of applied sciences or diploma of a technical college recognised by the appropriate federal authorities: in these cases, where the field of study selected is the same as the previous one, the single Faculties may recommend admitting candidates to an advanced level of the programme and exempt them from particular examinations or from the internship period. School-leaving certificates issued by Swiss schools abroad are equally accepted. Applicants in possession of a foreign secondary education and/or of a foreign university diploma considered to be equivalent are admitted to the undergraduate programme. As a rule, reference is made to the guidelines of the University Admissions Commission of the Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities. Should there be doubt about the equivalence of a foreign qualification, this can be resolved by means of an interview or exam; language requirements and/or supplementary courses may also be required. Taught in English. language requirements and/or supplementary courses may also be required.