Switzerland
Franklin College, Switzerland
A Universal, Intellectual Interchange between the Old World and the New
Contact: Karen Ballard
Director of Admissions
Via Ponte Tresa 29, 6924 Sorengo (Lugano). Switzerland.
Tel: +41-91 986-3613
Fax: +41-91 993-3906 / 994-4117
Email: info@fc.edu
Website: www.fc.edu
Location
The residential campus is located in southern Switzerland, and overlooks the city and lake of Lugano.
Accreditations
Franklin College is accredited in the US by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and grants a four-year baccalaureate degree. In addition, Franklin College Bachelor of Arts degree is accredited by the Switzerland by the Swiss University Conference (CUS/KUS) and is recognized as a Swiss undergraduate university degree. This dual accreditation ensures the broadest international recognition enabling Franklin graduates to pursue advanced degrees worldwide.
Facilities
Student residential apartments, classrooms, library, auditorium/theatre, art studios, computer labs, gymnasium, sports playing field, student center and cafeteria.
Activities
Sports teams and clubs, drama society, literary society, yearbook, student newspaper, various clubs, weekend excursions.
Annual Tuition and Fees, including Academic Travel (two weeks each semester)
Undergraduate: US$33,100 / CHF 42,700
Housing: US$7,800 / CHF 9,000
Meal Plan: US$2,900/ CHF 3,480 compulsory for freshman
Financial Aid
Need and merit-based grants are available to all students.
Special Program Features
Four weeks of required academic travel (2 weeks each semester) to destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, Canada and the US.
