Program Overview
The Intercultural Communication at Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a MIC programme in Communications & Media taught in English, French over 18 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 communications & media. 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 Intercultural Communication 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 17,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 17,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Intercultural Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- An Interdisciplinary Theory of Intercultural Communication
- Diversity and Cultural Studies
- Inclusion and Exclusion: Social Psychological Approaches
- Difference, Meaning and Communication: Semiotic Approaches
- Multicultural and Diversity Policies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold one of the following academic degrees:
- Master\'s degree from a university or Federal Institute of Technology or an equivalent academic qualification;
- Bachelor\'s degree from a university or Federal Institute of Technology Diploma awarded by a university-level professional school or an equivalent title plus adequate professional experience.
In selected cases applicants who are professionals with significant experience in the intercultural field and who do not hold academic titles can be admitted on the basis of their professional curriculum.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 17,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 17,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
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 2020-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English, French
- Duration 18 months