Franklin University Switzerland

CEO: Dr. Samuel Martin-Barbero, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. David Mills
Commission Staff Liaison: Suzan Harkness, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Not classified
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: June 26, 1975
Last Reaffirmation: 2021
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028

Contact Information

Via Ponte Tresa 29 6924 Sorengo ( Lugano ) Sorengo CH 6924
Switzerland

(419) 198-5226

June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental Information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on enrollment by educational program in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (d) and (e) (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c).
May 16, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 27, 2024. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report due February 14, 2025, providing information on enrollment by educational program in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d) and (e) (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
August 22, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out plan for the closure of the additional location at Liberal Arts Building, Shenzen University, 3688 Nanhai Blvd, Nanshan District Shenzen, Guangdong 518061. To note that the institution will conduct and complete its own teach-out by December 1, 2024 at the additional location and that teach-out agreements are not required. To require immediate notification when the additional location closes by email to [email protected]. To note that students may obtain academic records at Franklin University Switzerland, Via Ponte Tresa 29 6924 Sorengo (Lugano) Sorengo CH 6924, Switzerland.
August 22, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at Liberal Arts Building, Shenzen University, 3688 Nanhai Blvd, Nanshan District Shenzen, Guangdong 518061. To require immediate notification when the additional location closes by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 18, 2024. To request a supplemental information report, due December 2, 2024, providing further evidence of (1) clearly stated student learning outcomes at the institution and degree/program levels, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution's mission (Standard V) and (2) organized and systematic assessments, conducted by faculty and/or appropriate professionals, evaluating the extent of student achievement of institutional and degree/program goals (Standard V) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). To note that Recommendation Responses in conjunction with the Annual Institutional Update (AIU) are no longer required. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
April 29, 2024
To note the substantive change site visit occurred on April 13, 2024, to the additional location at Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Boulevard, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518061 Guangdong, China, and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
March 18, 2024
To note the substantive change site visit occurred on February 27, 2024, to the additional location at Ewhayeodae 2-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03767 South Korea, and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Global Trade Management
Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Responsible Leadership

Main Campus
Franklin University Switzerland
Via Ponte Tresa 29 6924 Sorengo ( Lugano ) Sorengo CH 6924
Switzerland
Additional Location
aSSIST - Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and Technologies
Ewhayeodae 2-gil, Seodaemun-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Opened: 09/01/2019

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