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BA Communication and Media Studies

Franklin University Switzerland (Communication and Media Studies) · Lugano, Switzerland

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOSelectivePrivate universityHigh feesTaught in English
Duration4 years (3-year accelerated option)
StartsAutumn 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)15 Jul 2027
Fee 2026/27 (no EU rate)€56,000 / yr

About the course

A BA taught in English on media forms, industries and technologies, media and communication research (with a focus on social media), media uses and effects, and media’s role in global processes. Small classes and Academic Travel are part of the programme.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Franklin publishes nothing specific on the Irish Leaving Certificate. It uses holistic admissions and asks for school transcripts in English plus your final school-leaving diploma, so send your Leaving Cert results and school reports and confirm with admissions how they are read.
  • No entrance exam or portfolio. You submit a personal statement and one letter of recommendation. SAT/ACT scores are optional.
  • English tests (TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110) are required only from non-native English speakers. The sample curriculum includes Modern Language courses in Years 2 and 3.

How to apply

  1. Prepare documentsGather school transcripts, a personal statement and one recommendation letter.
  2. Apply onlineApply through Franklin’s portal or the Common App; apply by 1 December for Early Action priority and a waived fee.
  3. Final deadlineEU applicants who need no visa can apply up to 15 July for autumn entry.
  4. Confirm your placePay the CHF 500 enrolment deposit (by 15 May for autumn entry) and arrange housing and health insurance.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Autumn (Fall) intake: Early Action priority deadline 1 December (also the fee waiver deadline); final deadline for non-visa students such as EU citizens 15 July. Spring intake: priority 15 October, non-visa final deadline 7 January. Dates are from the current cycle; confirm for 2027 entry..

Costs

  • Private university. International tuition for 2026/27 is CHF 52,750 a year (CHF 26,375 a semester), plus CHF 1,050 a year institutional fees and a one-off CHF 550 orientation fee. The euro figure is an approximate conversion. There is no reduced EU rate. Application fee CHF 50 (waived if you apply by the priority deadline and enrol); enrolment deposit CHF 500. Housing and meals add roughly CHF 16,000 a year.
Franklin is private and charges over CHF 52,000 a year in tuition with no EU discount. Modern language classes are part of the degree.

At a glance

CountrySwitzerland
CityLugano
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal (Franklin application or Common App)
PlacesNot published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Franklin University Switzerland website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees are for 2026/27 and deadlines are from the current cycle; confirm for 2027. Always confirm details with the university before applying.