Pre-College Summer Program

The Pre-College Summer Program at Franklin University Switzerland is a two-week residential summer course for motivated high school students held on the university campus in Lugano. Participants choose between courses such as Sustainability, Eco-Resilience, and Climate Justice or Art and Belonging, earn three university credits, and engage in classroom learning, hands-on activities and local excursions. The program combines academic instruction with experiential learning and peer collaboration under university faculty guidance.

Earn three university credits; small-class teaching by university faculty; guided local excursions and experiential learning; enhancement of university preparedness

Rising juniors and seniors (high school students) who are at least 15 years old and have completed at least 10 years of schooling; proof of English proficiency required if English is not the applicant's first language.

Complete the online application form and submit required documents (transcript, proof of English proficiency) and pay the non-refundable application fee.