Franklin University Switzerland |  |
| Year Founded Location Location Type Institution Type Institution Website Institution Phone Number General Admissions Email Undergraduate Population Postgraduate Population | 1969 Lugano, Switzerland Suburban American University Abroad www.fus.edu 212-922-9650 [email protected] 400 25 |
North American Representatives
| Samantha Snyder Associate Director of Admissions and U.S. Operations [email protected] Location: South Carolina | Harry Herbert Assistant Director of Admissions, Central US (346) 223-1053 [email protected] Location: Denver, CO | |
Kenley Jones Assistant Director of US Admissions (480) 747-4968 [email protected] Location: California | Kayla Wetherell Assistant Director of US Admissions (919) 622-1314 [email protected] Location: North Carolina |
Admissions, Academics, and Finances
| Admission 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 |
| Application Dates and Deadlines | Applications are live on August 1 each year Early Decision Priority Deadline for Spring 2021 – November 1 Regular Decision for Spring 2021 – 15 November Regular Decision for Fall 2021 Undergraduates- March 15 Regular Decision for Fall 2021 Study Abroad and Transfers – June 15 Applications for Spring close on December 15 Applications for Fall close on June 15 Completed applications are reviewed every two weeks and decisions are sent electronically. |
| 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 Policy | Test Optional, Ongoing |
| Key Undergraduate Academic Programs | International Relations Environmental Studies Psychology Political Science Social Justice and Sustainability |
| Key Graduate Academic Programs | Master of Arts in Political Economy of Money and Development Master of Science in International Management with an emphasis in Responsible Management and Climate Action Master of Science in International Management with an emphasis in Digital Transformation |
| Tuition & Fees (Appx. USD) | $48,000 |
| Room & Board (Appx. USD) | $14,000 |
| Scholarships | 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 |
Important Information
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.