Academic studies and military / civil service

SWISS STUDENTS

• Military service / civil service in lieu of military service

Swiss students subject to military service obligations can find information on how to reconcile their studies and military service / civil service in lieu at the relevant Federal administration websites:

• military service (in German, French, or Italian)
• civil defence service in lieu (in German, French, or Italian)

The certficate for the deferment of military affairs for study reasons can be obtained as follows:

• for Lugano campus students at the Faculties of Communication, Culture and Society, Economics, and Informatics:
  through the portal esami.lu.usi.ch
• for Mendrisio campus students at the Academy of Architecture:
  please refer to the relevant procedure indicated at: www.arc.usi.ch/en/practical-information/regulations-and-forms

To fulfil long-term obligations associated with military service (basic military training, advancement), it is possible to apply for a leave of absence.
For days of service subsequent to the basic training (refresher courses), USI recognizes military service as a valid reason for absence from obligatory lessons/activities and examinations. In such cases, please contact the Secretariat / Dean’s Office of your Faculty:  

Academy of Architecture: [email protected]
Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society: [email protected]
Faculty of Economics: [email protected]
Faculty of Informatics: [email protected]

• Civil Defence Service

USI recognizes days of service for civil defence service as a valid justification for not attending mandatory lectures/activitiesand examinations. In such cases, please inform the Secretariat / Dean’s Office of your Faculty:

Academy of Architecture: [email protected]
Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society: [email protected]
Faculty of Economics: [email protected]  
Faculty of Informatics: [email protected]

STUDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

Please refer to the legislation in force in your home country. To fulfil obligations relating to military/civil defence service abroad, you may request a leave of absence.