Where will you study today?

Franklin University Switzerland is a small liberal arts university located in the southern Swiss city of Lugano. Founded in 1969, Franklin is one of a handful of higher education institutions accredited in the United States and Switzerland and the only university in Switzerland that provides a flexible, interdisciplinary liberal arts education.

About Franklin

Meet the challenge.

Work directly with our Admissions representatives to find out what makes a Franklin education unique, complete the application process and determine your eligibility for merit or need-based financial aid. See our travel schedule to find out when a representative will be in your area or better yet, schedule a campus visit and come see for yourself.

Admission to Franklin

Explore boundaries and go beyond.

Regardless of the program, your education at Franklin will be rigorous, academic and professional, with a focus on cross-cultural study and learning through direct experience. Our curriculum encourages multi-disciplinary study, and our Academic Travel program, included in tuition, provides an off-campus study opportunity for two weeks every semester.

Academics at Franklin

Leap into new perspectives.

Students at Franklin come from over 50 countries. Interacting with students from other traditions and cultures makes social life a part of the Franklin learning experience. Activities, on-campus housing and dining, and a strong support network help you to build lasting relationships with your peers and provide everything you need to be successful in your studies.

Life at Franklin

See what we're up to.

Franklin students, faculty and staff are active and involved in many academic and social initiatives. Our calendar is full of events organized by faculty and students for learning and interaction that go beyond the classroom environment. Take a few minutes to read our stories and find out how our students and faculty are succeeding in their endeavors all over the world.

Franklin News and Events

Take advantage of resources.

Franklin offers a wide range of services for students, faculty, staff and friends to support life, work and learning on campus. Making use of these services will give you the tools you need to be successful both in and out of the classroom.

Campus Services

Library Hours

Grace Library

Regular Hours

(resume after the first two weeks)

Monday-Thursday 08:30 - 01:00
Friday 08:30 - 19:00
Saturday 13:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13:00 - 01:00

Reduced Hours

(the first two weeks* of every semester)

Monday-Thursday 08:30 - 21:00
Friday 08:30 - 19:00
Saturday 13:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13:00 - 21:00
*The Grace Library will close at 17:00 the first three days of the semester 

Intersession Hours

Monday-Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday-Sunday Closed

Summer Session Hours

Monday-Friday 08:30 - 12:00
  13:00 - 17:00
Saturday-Sunday Closed
*The Grace Library will close at 17:00 the first two days of the semester 

Closing Days

The library is normally closed when school offices are closed, and on Saturday and Sunday during Academic Travel dates.

Fowler Learning Commons

Regular Hours

(resume after the first two weeks)

Monday-Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday-Sunday Closed; holidays closed

Reduced Hours

(the first two weeks of every semester)

Monday-Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday-Sunday Closed
*The Fowler Library will be closed the first two days of the semester 

Summer Session Hours

During the summer sessions the Fowler Library is open by appointment only.

Closing Days

The library is normally closed when school offices are closed, and on Saturday and Sunday during Academic Travel dates.