Program Overview
The Cyber - Physical and Embedded Systems at Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cyber - Physical and Embedded Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 3,669 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cyber - Physical and Embedded Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Digital signal processing
- Embedded systems architectures
- Introduction to cyber-physical systems
- Microelectronics
- Physical modelling
- Project management and leadership
- Elective courses
- Cyber-communication
- Digital automation
- Intelligence for cyber-physical systems
- Nanosystems: devices and design
- Real-time systems
- Multicore embedded applications design
- Optimizing embedded applications
- Reprogrammable systems
- Specification languages
- Master thesis
- Elective courses
- Physical computing
- Master thesis
- Elective courses
- Cyber-security
- Heterogeneous multicore architectures
- Intelligent systems
- Mobile computing
- Software engineering
- Trends and threats in cyber-security
- Validation and verification
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree granted by a recognized university in the general domain of Information and Communication Technologies, e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication.
Candidates with a Bachelor\'s degree of a recognised University of Applied Sciences may be admitted with 30-60 additional ECTS to be earned during or before the beginning of the programme, with Bachelor courses according to a study program defined by the scientific director. Admissions will be treated on a case by case basis.
ALaRI Master programs are taught in English. Applicants who are not native English speaker or whose first degree was not taught in English, are required to have earned a C1 certificate according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or an equivalent level of another proficiency certificate - e.g. TOEFL, IELTS.
The following pieces of documentation have to be sent in paper form:
- The completed application form (you may download it in pdf format)
- Photocopy of past diplomas (Bachelor, licentiate, four-year degree, maturity);
- Official transcript of results of university examinations;
- Certified translation of any diplomas written in a language other than Italian, German, French, English, or Spanish;
- Curriculum vitae (Resume)
- Personal letter of motivation drafted by the candidate;
- Official certification of proficiency in English;
- Photocopy of an identity card or other document;
- Photocopy of residence permit for foreign nationals already domiciled in Switzerland.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,669 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,669 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is one of Switzerland's 12 officially recognized public universities and the only one where the primary language of instruction is Italian. Established...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months