Nicole Wilhite
Assistant Director of US Admissions (Eastern US)
Based in: North Carolina
AIRR-NA Member Institution
Franklin University Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1969
- Institution type
- American University Abroad
- Campus setting
- Suburban
- Population category
- Small (under 5,000 students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 4-year
- Undergraduate students
- 400
- Postgraduate students
- 25
About the Institution
Franklin University Switzerland is a small, international university located in the southern Swiss city of Lugano. Founded in 1969, Franklin was among the first institutions to bring American Liberal Arts education to Europe, and 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.
North American Representatives
Kayla Wetherell
Assistant Director of US Admissions (Canada, Mexico, Western & Central US)
Based in: Utah
Ciria Triplett
Independent College Consultant Liaison
Based in: South Carolina
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
International Relations
Environmental Studies
Psychology
Political Science
Social Justice and Sustainability
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct
Entry requirements
Students should submit an application,
High school or university transcript
Letter of recommendation
Dean's Report (for transfer and study abroad students)
Personal Essay
Applications, dates and deadlines
Fall:
Application Fee Waiver Deadline: December 1
Study Abroad and Regular Freshman Admissions: June 15
Transfer Admissions Deadline: June 15
Priority deadline for Honors Program: December 1
Spring:
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
How to apply
Students can apply through the Common Application for both Spring and Fall or through our website at: https://www.fus.edu/admissions-and-aid/applying-to-franklin
Standardized testing
Test Optional, Ongoing
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
$48,500
Estimated cost of living
$22,000
Scholarships and funding
Merit Scholarships based on academic history
Need-based aid dependent upon FAFSA or Financial Aid application
Leadership Awards at the discretion of the admissions committee