Lausanne, Switzerland epfl.ch(opens in a new tab)Founded 1969
A Swiss federal technology institute on Lake Geneva; bachelor's teaching is mainly in French, while most master's programmes are taught in English.
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
English proficiency
Minimum not captured
Check the official English requirement for your programme.
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Bachelor's applicants with some foreign certificates must pass an entrance exam.
Application
Varies by programme — confirm on the official admissions site
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Annual tuition (international)
Low tuition — a few thousand CHF per year; high living costs
Merit scholarships
Excellence fellowships for top master's applicants.
Scholarship
Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
Fields: Engineering · Computer Science · Mathematics · Natural Sciences · Data Science & AI · Architecture · Environment & Sustainability
Best fit for master's applicants with a strong STEM bachelor's degree.
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