EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER AT FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY SWITZERLAND!

Spend the summer in Lugano, where academic excellence meets stunning natural beauty. Franklin University Switzerland offers two 4-week sessions designed to broaden academic horizons, enhance skills, and provide valuable course credits.

For those seeking a more immersive, hands-on approach, 2-week intensive courses offer focused study experiences that bring learning to life through real-world applications.

Beyond the classroom, summer in Lugano is filled with opportunities for exploration and discovery. From visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites and touring Swiss chocolate factories to cruising the lake and enjoying vibrant food and music festivals, every moment is an opportunity to experience the best of Switzerland.

Join us this summer and make Switzerland your classroom!

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EXPLORE OUR FULL COURSE LISTINGS

During the summer session at Franklin University Switzerland, we offer a wide array of individual courses across various disciplines. Whether you're interested in advancing your language skills, delving into European studies, or exploring other academic areas, our summer program provides the flexibility to create a summer experience that aligns with your personal and academic goals.

Interim Session 1: May 19 - May 29

Course	Sec	Course Title	Faculty	Day	Time
BUS 243	1	Personal Finance	Suleiman	M-F	10:00 - 15:30
Personal Finance This course introduces students to the basic concepts and tools needed to make wise and informed personal financial decisions. The content of this course is presented from a practical point of view and with an emphasis on the consumer as the financial decision-maker. The primary objective of this course is to help students apply finance practices to their own lives. For example, students will learn how to plan and manage personal finances, how to obtain credit to purchase a home or a car, and how to invest personal financial resources in stocks, bonds, and real estate. Students will also learn how to interpret financial and economic news that have an impact on personal finances.

CLCS 258T	1	Discovering Morocco	Saveau	M-SU	9:00 - 17:00
Discovering Morocco: From Tradition to Modernity (This course must be taken in conjunction with ML 100) (Course dates: 29 May - 12 June 2026) Experiential learning is the main focus of this Academic Travel course that takes place in the capital of Morocco, Rabat. In this full immersion program, students will experience what they learn in the classroom throughout the whole session by acculturating themselves to the norms and expectations of Moroccan culture on a daily basis during their stay, visiting different places, engaging in various interactions with the locals, and exchanging with scholars specialized in their fields. The course first provides students with a historical overview of Morocco since its independence in 1956, focusing in particular on the monarchies of Hassan II and Mohammed VI, the current king; examines gender relations in the light of the Mudawana; explores the ethnic make-up of Moroccan society, in particular its Amazigh component; considers Sufism in its relationship with Islam, in particular as a counter-power to Islamic rigorism; studies the place of the individual in a society where the collective ego prevails. All the themes studied are substantiated with presentations by Moroccan scholars working in the field of sociology, gender, ethnic, religious and music studies, and field trips to Fez, Meknes, and Essaouira. NOTE: This Academic Travel course carries a supplemental fee: TBA.

COM 298	1	How to Read the WSJ	Dukcevich	M-F	10:00 - 15:30
The Billionaire's Cheat Sheet: How to read the Wall Street Journal This practitioner taught course offers an introduction to financial journalism through current events as reported by the world's preeminent financial newspaper, The Wall Street Journal. Students will analyze which stories make the front page of the paper and explore the reasons why. They will become familiar with current events and learn to identify the fuel motoring every story: money. The classroom will be run like a miniature newsroom, with students taking on the essential roles involved in financial journalism, learning and practicing the essential skills of the trade, and in the process, creating their own WSJ-style articles, profiling businesspersons and companies. Students will have the opportunity to learn from current and former financial journalists working in Milan and New York. (Recommended Prerequisite: WTG 150)

*Dates for these Interim Session courses do not coincide with the regular session dates. Plan your schedule accordingly with your advisor.

Session 1: June 2 - June 25

Explore the 2026 Summer Session 1 and 2026 Summer Session 1 Intensive courses.

For course descriptions, click the course code below.

Course	Sec	Course Title	Faculty	Day	Time
BUS 217	1	Ticino Food/Drink Business (Intensive)	Stack	M-F	10:00 - 15:30
The Business of Food and Drink in Ticino (This is a 2 week intensive course) (Course dates: 2 - 12 June 2026) This course explores key business and entrepreneurship ideas through the lens of food and drink companies in the canton of Ticino. The class will combine readings, case studies, videos and company visits which together will examine the challenges and opportunities of founding and growing food related businesses. A central component of the course will be visits to a series of firms in Ticino that produce food stuffs or beverages including a brewery, a winery, a cheesemaker, and an organic farm: through these visits, we will discuss with the owners/founders a range of topics including a) how and why they founded the company, b) what challenges they have had to overcome and c) their vision for their firm over the next five to ten years. We will be combining these company visits with readings and class discussions regarding key topics on small business management. Some of the topics we will be exploring include: marketing and promotion strategies; funding strategies; legal issues & regulatory compliance, and market competition.
CLCS 204	1	Creative Commerce in Switzerland (Intensive)	Roy	M-F	10:00 - 15:30
Story-Making Material: Creative Commerce in Switzerland (This is a 2 week intensive course) (Course dates: 2 - 12 June 2026) In this course, students will explore both ideas and practice surrounding the crafting, making, doing, collecting, and promoting of stories and of authorial personas. What are the different facets of Switzerland's creative, story-based commerce, and how do they shape narrative products and their reception? Via case studies of translation, publishing, museum and foundation centers and practices, as well as of short texts and author-based promotion, the course will interrogate questions of form, (re)presentation and creation and their intersections with the commercial drive behind the circulation of stories in Swiss spaces. Students will engage with the materiality of stories from the point of view of publishers, sites of translation, libraries, museums and exhibitions, book stores, and book fairs across Switzerland. This course will conclude with a "hands-on" component and subsequent reflection, as students themselves undertake virtual and actual book-making and book promotion projects.

CLCS 207	1	AI, Cinema, and Philosophy	Gills	MTWT	14:30 - 17:05
AI, Cinema, and Philosophy: Critical Perspectives (This course must be taken in conjunction with VCA 205) This course critically examines the intersection of AI and cinema through a philosophical lens, exploring how various philosophical frameworks can be applied to analyze AI's impact on film. Topics include the ethical implications of AI-generated content, the nature of creativity in the age of AI, and the philosophical challenges posed by deepfake technology. Through readings, film screenings, and discussions, students will explore questions around AI's potential to redefine narrative, authorship, and viewer engagement. This course encourages critical analysis, contextualizing AI's role in cinema's evolution and probing its ethical and aesthetic dimensions.
CLCS 246	1	Exploring Dance and Movement	Yount	MTWT	8:30 - 11:05
Exploring Dance and Movement Bodily movement, whether it pertains to professional dance and theatre, political speeches, TikTok videos, or everyday interactions, has been brought to the forefront of an academic field known as Performance Studies. This course explores movement broadly defined, including various events such as concert dance, theatre, film, sports, leisure, online content, and work. A number of theoretical frameworks will be used to understand dance and movement. Lecture and workshop topics may include questions regarding how movement in multiple contexts defines, creates, and perpetuates narrative and culture. As a writing intensive course, students can expect to research and reflect on observed and experienced movement-based phenomena. This course will be taught in the context of the art and architecture initiative with the Lugano Dance Project. Students will have the opportunity to participate in events taking place at LAC. No previous knowledge of movement, dance, or theatre is necessary.
ECN 100	1	Principles of Macroeconomics	Filic	MTWT	8:30 - 11:05
Principles of Macroeconomics This entry-level course in economics covers the fundamentals of macroeconomics and, together with ECN 101, it provides the necessary prerequisites for any other upper-level course in economics. This course introduces students to the study of economics as a field of knowledge within the social sciences. In the first part, focus will be on the definition, the explanation, and the significance of national income, business fluctuations, the price level, and aggregate employment. In the second part, special attention is devoted to the functioning of a payment system based on currency and bank money. Finally, students will discuss the instruments and the functioning of public policy aimed to stabilize prices and maintain high levels of output and employment within the current macroeconomic context. Current economic news will be regularly scrutinized.
ITA 100	1	Introductory Italian, Part I	Zanoli	MTWT	8:30 - 11:05
Introductory Italian, Part I Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Italian. ITA 100 employs immersive experiential learning pedagogy, providing an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students are expected to acquire the basic knowledge of the written and spoken structures. Students are expected to read and comprehend short passages in Italian and to draft simple compositions / dialogues. Project-based assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community. Whenever possible, students will be encouraged to participate actively in local initiatives, festivals, events and to apply the skills they are mastering in class to their co-curricular learning on and off campus
MAT 181	1	Math for Everybody	El Moussa	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
Math for Everybody Mathematics can be used by everybody to better understand the world around us, and also make informed decisions throughout our life. This course presents some essential tools for this, spanning from basic math and basic algebra to linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic functions, growth sequences, and system of equations with three or more variables. One additional topic from Graph Theory/Discrete Mathematics, Voting Theory, Fairness Concepts, Optimization versus Game Theoretical Approaches will also be covered in the class. Students culminate their learning with a final project, in which they will thoroughly investigate a more complex application to the real world or our lives.

ML 100	1	Introduction to Arabic (Intensive)	Saveau	M-SU	9:00 - 17:00
Introduction to Arabic (This course must be taken in conjunction with CLCS 258T) (Course dates: 29 May - 12 June 2026) Designed for students with no knowledge of Arabic, this course provides an introduction to the essentials of Arabic grammar, vocabulary and culture. The acquisition of aural, oral and written skills is emphasized. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple conversations, read basic texts in Arabic, write short dialogues and stories, and understand the syntactical and lexical structure of Arabic.

MUS 218	1	Music and Politics	Trebici Marin	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
Music and Politics: From the French Revolution to Communism This course explores the direct relationship between significant historical events and their effects on musical creation. The analysis of specific works will offer the opportunity to understand the direct impact politics has on art. Important events throughout the 19th and the 20th century will be presented through the impact they had in music history. A special section is dedicated to censorship and discrimination focusing on music written and performed under totalitarian rule. From the Entartete Musik (degenerate music), discriminated against by the Nazis, to John Adams' opera Nixon in China, which marked the end of Mao's Cultural Revolution, the course investigates the way in which music was able to follow its own creative path.
POL 290	1	Govt and Politics of the Middle East	Bregman	MTWT	14:30 - 17:05
Government and Politics of the Middle East This course examines the political processes that shape conflict and consensus in Middle Eastern societies. From this perspective, main regional conflicts are analyzed. The confrontation between (1)Iran and the Arab World and (2)Israel and the region at large are surveyed in light of intra-Arab antagonisms and the historical great power rivalry for hegemony in the area. Special focus is directed toward an understanding of the politics of modernization and the clash between tradition and modernity. Recommended POL 100.
STA 219	1	Academic Travel Log: Picturing the world	Dalfonzo	MTWT	14:30 - 17:05
Academic Travel Log: Picturing the world around you The focused act of drawing is known to create a deeper understanding and connection to the world around you. In this class you'll learn how to draw, paint and collage your experiences En Plein Air on campus and around Lugano. Each student will create a personal travel log/sketchbook as they learn skill-building rendering techniques, narrative questioning and prompts. Through this process, you'll build your ability to create a deeper and more meaningful experience for your academic travel and life.
VCA 205	1	AI & Cinema Practice	Fiumi	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
AI & Cinema Practice: Crafting the Future of Film (This course must be taken in conjunction with CLCS 207) This course focuses on the practical application of AI tools in filmmaking, offering students hands-on experience with AI-driven storytelling, scripting, and cinematic composition. By combining traditional film techniques with advanced AI tools, students will learn to conceptualize, produce, and edit short films, gaining skills in story structure, character development, and AI-enhanced visual composition. Through workshops and project work, the course examines AI's role in current film practices, with an emphasis on ethical considerations and creative possibilities. The course culminates in a short film project that integrates AI tools from pre-production to post-production stages.
WTG 200	1	Adv Academic Writing: Ethics at Work	Rutkowski	MTWT	14:30 - 17:05
Advanced Academic Writing: Ethics at Work This advanced writing course consolidates students' academic communication skills through the theme of business and work ethics. Students will engage with philosophical texts and case studies dealing with various aspects of business and/or work ethics -- distributive justice, social responsibility and environmentally conscious business practices among others -- in order to improve critical reading, argumentative writing, and oral presentation/debating skills. The course helps students understand that academic communication primarily involves entering a conversation with others and particular emphasis will be placed on responding to other people's arguments as well as developing their own arguments based on those responses. Using the broad theme of business and work ethics as a medium for discussion, students will not only explore what it means to join an academic community and their role in that community as purveyors of knowledge but also work towards entering the job/internship market with polished application materials. (This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)

Students enrolled in a 4-week session may select a maximum of two courses.

SESSION 1 INTENSIVE (JUNE 2 - JUNE 12 2026)

The following courses are available only during Sessions 1 Intensive:

BUS 217: The Business of Food and Drink in Ticino
CLCS 204: Story-Making Material: Creative Commerce in Switzerland
ML 100: Introduction to Arabic (Course Dates: 18 May - 12 June 2026)
(This course must be taken in conjunction with CLCS 258T in Summer Interim Session 1)

Session 2: June 30 - July 23

Explore the 2026 Summer Session 2 courses.

For course descriptions, click the course code below.

Course	Sec	Course Title	Faculty	Day	Time
ECN 101	1	Principles of Microeconomics	Stack	MTWT	8:30 - 11:05
Principles of Microeconomics This is an entry-level course in economics, covering fundamentals of microeconomics and aimed at students who choose it as an elective or plan to continue their studies in economics. This course helps students develop basic analytical skills in economics and microeconomics. It provides students with a basic understanding of the market system in advanced capitalist economies. It examines the logic of constrained choice with a focus on the economic behavior of individuals and organizations. After a theoretical analysis of the determinants and the interaction of supply and demand under competitive conditions, alternative market structures will be investigated, including monopolistic and oligopolistic forms. The course examines the conditions under which markets allocate resources efficiently and identifies causes of market failure and the appropriate government response. The introduction to the role of government includes its taxing and expenditure activities as well as regulatory policies.
ECN 297	1	Financing Sustainable Development	Duroy	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
Financing Sustainable Development In its most basic definition, sustainable development is described as "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." As countries around the world struggle to tackle the issues of climate disruption, water scarcity, resource exhaustion, population growth and socioeconomic conflicts, attention to methods of sustainable development is paramount, and financing those methods is increasingly important. In this context we posit the question: Is it possible for the current system of financial markets to facilitate the shift from an unsustainable world fueled by fossil hydrocarbons to a more desirable one powered by renewable energy? This course will examine how financial and capital markets operate on a transnational scale; and investigate the type of international governance over markets that would be needed to potentially produce fair and sustainable outcomes. The course will also examine the role individuals must perform as World Citizens motivated by a sense of responsibility towards the well-being of others beyond national boundaries.
ITA 101	1	Introductory Italian, Part II	Kugler Bertola	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
Introductory Italian, Part II ITA 101 employs immersive experiential learning pedagogy, providing an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. This course is designed for students who have completed one semester of Italian language study. The course provides an introduction to the essentials of Italian grammar, vocabulary, and culture. The acquisition of aural/oral communication skills will be stressed and, as such, the predominant language of instruction will be Italian. By the end of the course students will achieve proficiency at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be expected to be proficient in the written and spoken usage of basic linguistic structures. Students will be expected to read and comprehend short passages in Italian and to draft simple compositions / dialogues. Project-based assignments will be designed to foster practical communication skills and encourage efforts towards increased student integration in the local Italian-speaking community. Whenever possible, students will be encouraged to participate actively in local initiatives, festivals, events and to apply the skills they are mastering in class to their co-curricular learning on and off campus.
ITA 202	1	Immersive Intermediate Italian	To be Announced (TBA)	MTWT	10:00 - 15:30
Immersive Intermediate Italian Language This is a full immersion course that covers the material of ITA 200 and ITA 201 in four weeks, and prepares students for advanced language and literature study. Students will be expected to sign a pledge to use only Italian in and outside of the classroom. Students will develop the intermediate language competences in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while discussing and exploring cultural and social issues of Italy and Ticino. Upon successful completion of the course, students will reach the B1/B2 level of the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages.
POL 101	1	Introduction to International Relations	Filic	MTWT	8:30 - 11:05
Introduction to International Relations This course provides the basic analytic tools necessary for the understanding of international relations. After a brief introduction to the realist and liberal approaches to the study of international relations, the course covers various fundamental concepts, such as national power, foreign policy, conflict, political economy, international trade, and international organizations.
POL 176	1	International Environmental Politics	Zanecchia	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
International Environmental Politics (This course must be taken in conjunction with POL 281T) It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that environmental problems have been proliferating and nation-states are not able to cope with them individually. International cooperation is essential to finding and applying solutions. This course will first examine the origins of the main environmental problems affecting nations, such as climate change, the greenhouse effect, acid rain, desertification, pollution, disposal of radioactive and chemical waste material, trade in endangered species, etc. Students will investigate the environmental problems connected to trade globalization and the question of sustainable development, and will study how states have tried to deal with these problems through the role of international organizations such as the UN and the EU and non-governmental organizations such as Greenpeace, WWF, etc. The effectiveness of international treaties such as the Kyoto Protocol and CITES, and the problems in their application, will also be examined.

POL 281T	1	Politics of Sust & Development (Africa)	Zanecchia	M-F	14:30 - 17:05
Politics of Sustainability and Development (Africa) (This course must be taken in conjunction with POL 176/376) This interdisciplinary course explores the politics and practice of sustainable development in the industrial North and developing South. Through a series of problem-based case studies, students will explore the political, social, economic, environmental, and cultural relationships that encompass the important field of sustainable development. Students will come to better understand how developed, as well as lesser developed countries, approach sustainability and natural resource management. Student research projects will include team-based analyses of the politics of sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable design within the broader context of global environmental issues such as deforestation, desertification, habitat degradation, and conventional models of development. (Africa: Botswana) NOTE: This Academic Travel course carries a supplemental fee: TBA.

POL 376	1	International Environmental Politics	Zanecchia	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
International Environmental Politics (This course must be taken in conjunction with POL 281T) It has become increasingly apparent in recent years that environmental problems have been proliferating and nation-states are not able to cope with them individually. International cooperation is essential to finding and applying solutions. This course will first examine the nature and the sources of the main environmental problems affecting the lives of nations, such as climate change and its effects, including the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect, acid rain, desertification, pollution, disposal of radioactive and chemical waste material, etc. Students will investigate the environmental problems connected to trade globalization and the question of sustainable development and will study how states have tried to deal with these problems and the role of international organizations such as the UN and the EU and non-governmental organizations such as Greenpeace, etc. The effectiveness of international treaties such as the Kyoto Protocol and the problems in their application will also be examined.
REL 296	1	Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam	Novikoff	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam The three most influential religions of the world all originated within a small geographical area that we now call the Middle East. To many it is the Holy Land; to others still it is the root of modern wars. This course surveys the rise and historical development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from their modest beginnings to their global influence, with particular emphasis on the historical and intellectual forces that made these growths possible. Readings in primary and secondary sources will consider the ancient kingdom of Judaea, the Jewish origins of Christianity, the philosophies of medieval Christianity and Islam, the earliest conflicts between Christianity and Islam (including the Crusades), and the search for religious identity in a globalized and pluralistic modern world.

Why Choose Franklin for Your Summer Study?

Rigorous Academic Environment: Challenge yourself with our academically stimulating courses.
Hands-On Experiential Learning: Connect classroom knowledge with real-world experiences through Academic Travel and project-based learning.
Global Focus: Enhance your international awareness by engaging with critical global issues.
Cross-Cultural Immersion: Join a diverse community of students and faculty from around the world.
Earn Valuable Credits: Advance your undergraduate studies with summer credits.

Dynamic Summer Sessions

Our undergraduate summer programs begin in early June and run through the end of July, featuring two 4-week sessions and two intensive 2-week sessions. These sessions are about learning in a vibrant, cross-cultural community, with courses delivered by our faculty and esteemed guest lecturers.

Academic Travel: A Franklin Hallmark

Our Academic Travel programs stand out, offering you the chance to explore destinations relevant to your course material. This immersive learning approach makes your education at Franklin truly unique, providing insights that extend far beyond the classroom.

SUMMER PROGRAMS CALENDAR

Interim Session 1: 19 - 29 May 2026

New Students Arrive	17 May (Sun)
Orientation	18 May (Mon)
Classes Begin	19 May (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	19 May (Tue)
Withdrawal Deadline	Not Possible
Last Day of Classes	29 May (Fri)
Residence Halls close	30 May (Sat)

Summer Session 1: 2 - 25 June 2026

New Students Arrive	31 May (Sun)
Orientation	1 June (Mon)
Returning Students Arrive	1 June (Mon)
Classes Begin	2 June (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	3 June (Wed)
Withdrawal Deadline	18 June (Thu)
Last Day of Classes	25 June (Thu)
Residence Halls close	26 June (Fri)

Summer Session 1 Intensive: 2 - 12 June 2026

New Students Arrive	31 May (Sun)
Orientation	1 June (Mon)
Returning Students Arrive	1 June (Mon)
Classes Begin	2 June (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	2 June (Tue)
Withdrawal Deadline	Not Possible
Last Day of Classes	12 June (Fri)
Residence Hall close	13 June (Sat)

Summer Session 2: 30 June - 23 July 2026

New Students Arrive	28 June (Sun)
Orientation	29 June (Mon)
Returning Students Arrive	29 June (Mon)
Classes Begin	30 June (Tue)
Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add)	1 July (Wed)
Withdrawal Deadline	16 July (Thu)
Last Day of Classes	23 July (Thu)
Residence Halls Close	24 July (Fri)

Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.

Exploring the Future of Filmmaking

Are you passionate about the intersection of technology and storytelling? Franklin’s AI & Cinema summer program invites you to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of film. Through hands-on projects, expert-led discussions, and a dynamic international learning environment, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of AI’s impact on filmmaking, from scriptwriting to visual effects. Join us for an immersive experience that blends creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in the heart of Europe.

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Discover the Art and Impact of Architecture

Embark on a journey through time and space as you explore the evolution of architecture—from ancient wonders to cutting-edge sustainable design. The Architecture: History, Theory, Ecology, Design summer course offers an in-depth look at the built environment as a reflection of culture, technology, and society. Through a blend of historical analysis, theoretical exploration, and hands-on learning, you’ll examine how architecture shapes human experiences and landscapes. Whether you’re passionate about design, urban planning, or the intersection of sustainability and aesthetics, this course provides the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and sharpen your critical eye.

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Join Us This Summer

Are you ready to transform your summer into an extraordinary educational adventure? Contact us to find out more about our summer programs and how to enroll. Experience the unique blend of academics, travel, and cultural exchange at Franklin University Switzerland this summer. Your academic journey awaits!

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Experience an unforgettable summer at Franklin University Switzerland, where academic excellence meets the vibrant culture of Lugano and the Ticino region.

During summer, Lugano and the Ticino region come alive with a variety of exciting events and outdoor activities that make summer in Switzerland truly special.

Some examples?

Sun Valley Festival: Dance to electronic beats in a breathtaking open-air setting.
Streetfood Festival in Locarno: Savor delicious global cuisines from food trucks and pop-up stands.
Beach Festival in Ascona: Celebrate summer with music, sports, and entertainment by the lake.
LongLake Festival: Enjoy concerts, theater performances, art installations, and cultural events throughout Lugano.
Saturday Markets: Explore fresh produce, artisan crafts, and local delicacies in Bellinzona, Ponte Tresa, or just across the border in Como.
Outdoor Adventures: Hike the scenic trails of Mount San Salvatore and Mount Brè, or take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear lakes of Ticino.

By joining Franklin this summer, you’ll expand your academic horizons while immersing yourself in the dynamic events and natural beauty that make this region a true summer paradise!

Tuition & fees

For a summary of tuition and fees see Tuition (U.S./Canada | Swiss/EU/EEA | International).