Study at l’École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
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EPFL At a Glance!
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a prestigious non-profit public higher-education institution, founded in 1969.
- 40th in World University Rankings 2022 according Times Higher Education
- 16th according to QA World University Rankings
- #70 in Best Global Universities
- #21 in Best Global Universities in Europe
- #3 in Best Global Universities in Switzerland
Campus / University Life at EPFL
The life at EPFL is diverse and enriched with opportunities to learn, research and grow. At EPFL there is:
- Services and Resources
- Student Associations
- EPFL
- Restaurants – Shops – Hotels
- Mobility and Travel
- Arts and Culture
What is the admission process at l’École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne « EPFL » ?
The registration form requires following documents to be submitted:
- identity photo
- identity document (passport or identity card, both sides)
- intermediary grade sheets
- transcripts
- residence permit and certificate
- language competence certificate in French (except for applicants with a Swiss or francophone education)
What are the entrance exams at l’École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne « EPFL » ?
Applicants who do not hold a school-leaving certificate granting admission to the first year of the Bachelor’s programs at EPFL are allowed to register for admission examination. The application form to join a Bachelor program is available on the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne website, from the end of January to April 30.
- Exam dates (scientific subjects): from the 23rd to the 27th of January, 2023
- Exam dates (general-knowledge subjects): August–September, 2023
- Registration period: from the 1st of September to the 1st of December, 2022
What are the different programs offered at l’École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne “EPFL” ?
EPFL provides vide range of programmes in the following fields:
- Architecture
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Systems
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Sciences and Engineering
- Life Sciences Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microengineering
- Physics
What is the tuition fee at l’École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne « EPFL » ?
The total amount due per semester invoice is CHF 780:
- CHF 730 in tuition fee
- CHF 25 in AGEPoly membership
- CHF 16 in contribution to the sports facilities
- CHF 9 in contribution to the social fund