Campus Ludes

What Campus Ludes does

Campus Ludes, operated by L.U.de.S Sagl, is a private higher-education institution founded in 1999 in Lugano-Pazzallo, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. It delivers Bachelor programs in Physiotherapy (240 ECTS, 4 years, taught in French) through a 15-year off-campus partnership with Semmelweis University in Budapest, and Bachelor programs in Psychology and Dental Hygiene (180 ECTS, 3 years, in Italian/English) through a 2023 off-campus partnership with Presov University in Slovakia. The institution also added a Master in Dentistry in 2022 via a partnership with Zaporizhzhia State Medical University.

Its core technology consists of physical and clinical assets: a 3,500 sqm campus across two buildings (Faggi and Galeno) built between 2017-2022 with classrooms, simulation laboratories, a library, and the on-site 450 sqm Choice Quality Health Centre & Health Wellness Spa. A network of 400+ affiliated clinical facilities across Switzerland and Europe provides students with over 1,500 hours of mandatory practical training. The institution is pursuing Swiss Accreditation Council (CSA) institutional accreditation and received provisional authorization in July 2025 to use the 'Istituto Universitario Professionale' designation.

Campus Ludes enrolls approximately 120 new physiotherapy students per year, drawn primarily from French-speaking markets (France, Switzerland, Italy) that face numerus clausus restrictions on physiotherapy education. Tuition is CHF 6,500 per semester, with total program cost of approximately CHF 60,850 over four years including one-off administrative, exam, and registration fees; revenue also comes from the admission test (CHF 250), administrative registration (CHF 2,100), final examination (CHF 5,250), cycle completion (CHF 1,800), and an optional mandatory preparatory course (CHF 150). Go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer online admissions portal (Adiuto), year-round open days, individual appointments, virtual tours, and social media channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). The institution markets a claimed 98% graduation success rate and employment within three months of graduation.

Name

Campus Ludes

Legal name

L.U.de.S Sagl

Website

https://uniludes.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Private Swiss higher-education institution in Lugano delivering European-recognized Bachelor programs in Physiotherapy, Psychology, and Dental Hygiene through off-campus partnerships with Semmelweis and Presov Universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Physiotherapy training
• Clinical practicum
• Bachelor degree programs
• Medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lugano

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Semester tuition fees of CHF 6,500 paid before each semester. Total program cost approximately CHF 52,000 over 4 years.
2. Admission Test Fee: One-time CHF 250 fee for admission test (first year only)
3. Administrative Registration Fee: One-time CHF 2,100 administrative registration fee due within 30 days after admission test
4. Final Examination Fees: CHF 5,250 final exam registration fee and CHF 1,800 cycle completion fee
5. Preparatory Course Fees: CHF 150 mandatory preparatory course for students scoring below 36/60 on admission test

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Campus Ludes is a private higher education institution that delivers Swiss-campused, European-recognized Bachelor degree programs in Physiotherapy (4 years, 240 ECTS, in French and Italian via the Semmelweis University partnership) and Psychology (3 years, 180 ECTS, via the Presov University partnership), combining on-campus theoretical and simulation-based instruction with practical clinical rotations at a network of 400+ affiliated healthcare facilities across Switzerland and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Choice Quality Health Centre & Health Wellness Spa: A 450 square meter rehabilitation and wellness center offering physiotherapy services, recognized by health authorities and insurance companies, providing students and their families with 20% discounts on wellness treatments.

Products and services

• Bachelor in Physiotherapy (4 years, 240 ECTS) A 4-year (240 ECTS) Swiss-campused, European-recognized Bachelor in Physiotherapy delivered in partnership with Semmelweis University (Budapest). Targets prospective students from France, Switzerland, and Italy who need a European-recognized credential and includes 1,500+ hours of clinical training across more than 400 affiliated clinics, hospitals, and polyclinics in Switzerland and Europe.
• Bachelor in Psychology (3 years, 180 ECTS) A 3-year (180 ECTS) Bachelor in Psychology offered through the Presov University partnership and delivered at the Lugano campus in Italian and English. Aimed at prospective students seeking a Swiss-campused psychology credential with European degree recognition and multiple specialization pathways.
• Choice Quality Health Centre & Health Wellness Spa A 450 sqm on-campus rehabilitation and wellness facility offering physiotherapy and wellness services to the local community, while simultaneously functioning as a practical-training site for physiotherapy students. Community members and students' families receive a 20% discount on wellness treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduation success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Società Italiana di Estetica (Italian Society of Aesthetics)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Collaboration for International Conference 'La cura dei corpi tra emozioni e benessere esistenziale' held May 27-29, 2026 at Ludes campus, co-sponsored by Italian Society of Aesthetics.
• Presov University (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Campus Ludes became off-campus partner of Presov University since 2023 for Bachelor in Psychology and Bachelor in Dental Hygiene (180 ECTS, 3 years, in Italian and English). Presov's Faculty of Health Sciences specializes in healthcare professional training with modern facilities.
• Zaporizhzhia State Medical University (Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Campus Ludes became off-campus partner since 2022 for Master Degree in Dentistry program.
• Semmelweis University (Budapest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Campus Ludes became off-campus partner of Semmelweis University since 2008 for Bachelor in Physiotherapy (240 ECTS, 4 years, in Italian and French). Semmelweis, founded in 1769, is one of Europe's oldest medical institutions. Partnership enables European degree recognition and access to Semmelweis academic standards and clinical network.
• Clinical Training Facilities Network (400+ affiliates)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with over 400 affiliated clinical facilities including clinics, hospitals, medical centers, and polyclinics across Switzerland and Europe. These provide student internship, laboratory, practical training, and clinical observation opportunities as required by study programs.
• Università degli Studi di Milano - Dipartimento di Beni Culturali e AmbientaliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for co-organization of international conference on body care, emotions, and existential wellbeing.
• Sistema Bibliotecario Ticinese (SBT)minorOthersPartnership with Ticino Library System providing students access to cantonal library resources and services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Webster University Geneva: Branch campus of Webster University (US) operating in Switzerland, offering international bachelor's and master's degrees. Directly comparable off-campus/branch campus model with foreign degree-granting authority and Swiss delivery.
• EU Business School: Private business school with campuses in Switzerland (Geneva, Montreux) and other European cities, offering bachelor's, master's, and MBA programs. Comparable in Swiss private higher education, international student markets, and English-language instruction.
• Schiller International University: Multi-country private university historically operating across Europe (Germany, Spain, France). Comparable in its multi-country campus model, international student focus, and small-scale private higher education delivery.
• Geneva Business School: Swiss private business school with campuses in Geneva, Barcelona, and online, offering professionally accredited degrees. Comparable Swiss-based private higher education model targeting international students.
• Franklin University Switzerland: Small private US-style residential university in Sorengo/Lugano, Switzerland, targeting international students with American-accredited degrees. Highly comparable in scale, Swiss location, international student focus, and partnership with a foreign degree-granting institution.

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Education Group: Swiss private education group operating multiple hospitality and business schools (César Ritz, HIM, IHTTI, SHMS). Comparable in operating multiple private higher education brands in Switzerland for international students, though hospitality-focused.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore: Italy's largest private university, founded in Milan, with a comprehensive healthcare and medical school. Director Eugenio De Caro is an alumnus and former professor. Comparable private Catholic educational orientation and Italian healthcare education presence.
• Università della Svizzera italiana (USI): Public university headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland—the same city as Campus Ludes. Comparable regional higher education market, though operates at substantially larger scale as a public institution.

Emerging players

• Istituto Europeo di Design (IED): Italian private higher education network with campuses across Europe (including Lugano). Comparable Italian-rooted private higher education model with multi-country presence and international student focus.
• UniCamillus - International Medical University of Rome: Private international medical university in Rome focused on healthcare and medical degrees for international students. Comparable in niche healthcare-focused international higher education and partnership model approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@uniludes
• Facebookfacebook.com/LudesLuganoCampus
• Instagraminstagram.com/campus_ludes
• Xx.com/uniludes

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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