USI Università della Svizzera italiana Bachelor in Philosophy
USI Università della Svizzera italiana

USI Università della Svizzera italiana

Bachelor in Philosophy

Lugano, Switzerland

BA

3 years

Italian

Full time

Sep 2026

CHF 2,000 / per semester

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Science in Philosophy is a three-year degree offered in Lugano by USI. International faculty use an interdisciplinary, engaging approach with practical application. USI’s small size, cosmopolitan environment and culture let you work with professors, shape your educational path and explore new horizons. The programme stimulates intellectual growth, participation and interaction with prestigious philosophers globally while developing critical, creative thinking, analytical reasoning, ethics and logic skills.

Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue teaching, research, policy, journalism, publishing, consulting, law-related roles, public and non-profit sectors, or study. Employers value communication, analysis and problem-solving skills in business, education, government and culture.

Bachelor of Science in Philosophy

Philosophy is different from other disciplines: it teaches you not only what to think, but also how to think. Studying philosophy is essential to develop critical and analytical thinking skills, learn to argue, and acquire skills in written and oral communication. For this reason, philosophy graduates are highly valued in the job market.

The Bachelor (three-year degree) in Philosophy offered in Lugano by the University of Italian Switzerland (USI) and the Institute of Philosophical Studies (ISFI) is an excellent choice for those who want to study this subject because:

  • offers a solid and balanced education in the main areas and traditions of philosophy
  • stimulates intellectual growth and active participation of students through different teaching methods (lectures, seminars, work on the text, philosophical disputes, etc.);
  • gives the opportunity to interact with philosophers of great international prestige thanks to the excellent teacher/student ratio;
  • allows you to maximize professional opportunities by offering interdisciplinary courses.