Franklin University Switzerland

An American liberal arts institution in an international environment, Franklin University Switzerland (FUS) is fully accredited in the United States, in Switzerland and in China. FUS is a small, international university located in the southern Swiss city of Lugano.

Founded in 1969, FUS was among the first institutions to bring American Liberal Arts education to Europe. It is the only liberal arts university in the world accredited in the United States and Switzerland. It is the only university in the world that offers interdisciplinary, experiential learning, placing Academic Travel at the core of its curriculum.

Placed 33rd in the top 100 of the World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking 2022.

To apply, students must complete the Common Application, or directly on our portal, and submit all of the required documents by one of our corresponding application deadlines

US applicants may submit official test results of the SAT (Franklin's code is 0922) or the ACT (Franklin's code is 5223), forwarded to the Franklin University Switzerland Office of Admissions. If scores are submitted they will be considered in the evaluation process.

Additionally, if you submit a Fall Semester application by December 1, you may qualify for a $1,000 reduction in your university costs to help with transportation costs to Lugano, depending on residency. Please contact info@fus.edu for more information.

Applications Deadlines:

• Fall Semester:
• Freshman Early Action Priority Deadline: December 1
• Application Fee Waiver Deadline: December 1
• Study Abroad and Regular Freshman Admissions: June 15
• Transfer Admissions Deadline: June 15

• Spring Semester
• Freshman, Transfer and Study Abroad Admissions Priority Deadline: November 1
• Application Fee Waiver Deadline: November 15
• Regular Freshman, Transfer and Study Abroad Admissions — November 15

386 students, 56 nationalities, 42% male, 58% female, North America 55.1% Latin American and the Caribbean 2.4% Europe 30.7% Asia 3.2% Middle East, North Africa, and Greater Arabia 6.5% Sub—Saharan Africa 1.9% Oceania 0.2%

Regular intramural sports such as basketball, volleyball, futsal, and dodgeball are among the various recreational activities offered throughout the academic year. A variety of wellness courses taught by qualified professional instructors are also available, including total conditioning workout, cardio dance, Pilates, and yoga.

These activities are mainly offered in the on—campus sports facility, the Tone Athletic Center, which includes an outdoor soccer field, a strength and conditioning room, and an indoor sport court. The Franklin Recreational Sports office also coordinates various outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, stand up paddling, skiing, snowboarding and sledging.

STUDENT CLUBS

Student organizations are an exciting opportunity for students to engage with the community, pursue passions and interests, and gain leadership skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Student organizations are exactly that: they are coordinated and led by students, and students fulfill the organizations' missions.

Franklin has something for everyone! Whether you like acting, gardening, or discussing current political issues, you can find your niche at Franklin. If you prefer planning student events, allocating funds to clubs and discussing student issues, we encourage you to take part in the Franklin Student Government Association (SGA) too!