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About EPFL
Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL) — public non-profit university. It is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. EPFL is an active member of Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS), European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER).
The university is 26 among the best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The independent international ranking THE is very attentive to universities' research output. According to THE, this higher education institution is in 32 place among universities with the most research publications per year.
EPFL offers master programs in different fields of study.
Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Establishment year
1853
Students
10,492
International students
6,190
Female students
30%
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The academic calendar at EPFL is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at EPFL for the same price — from 1,462 USD per year. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
1,462USD/year
Master
1,462USD/year
Study programs at EPFL
Economics & Business Management
Master of Science in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Master of Science in Communication Systems
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Master of Science in Cyber Security (joint program EPFL-ETHZ)
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Master of Science in Data Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Master of Science in Digital Humanities
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Master of Science in Life Sciences Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (joint program EPFL-ETHZ)
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Other
Master of Science in Computer Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Master of Science in Computional Science and Engineering
You can't enter a Swiss university right after the 11th grade. Therefore, before entering, foreign students need to study for 2 years at a university in their native country.
Master's degree at EPFL
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at EPFL for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL.
EPFL campus
The campus of EPFL is suburban. Students live in a close-knit community and enjoy the benefits of the natural environment around them. However, they also have access to urban entertainment such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at EPFL, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
With a job seeker visa, you can stay in the country for six months after graduation. You need to apply for such a visa in advance. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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