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Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne

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Overview

Founded in 1969, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Lausanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vaud. This institution also has branch campuses in Sion, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Fribourg and Ras al-Khaimah. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EPFL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Control Typepublic

Entity

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Name (English) Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne
Acronym EPFL
Founded 1969 Origins date back to 1853
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Location

Address Ecublens
Lausanne
1015 Vaud
Switzerland
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne Phone Number +41 (21) 693 1111
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne Fax Number +41 (21) 693 1489
Other locations Sion, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Fribourg and Ras al-Khaimah

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's admission information.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has more than 7200 international students.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Admission Office Admission Office

EPFL AA-DAF SAC, Bat. 1233, Station 16
Lausanne 1015
(21) 693 4345


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Control Type Control Type

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne is a public higher education institution.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Entity Type Entity Type

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne is a non-profit higher education institution.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Library


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's main services:


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1969


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • International Sustainability Campus Network (ISCN)
  • European Universities of Technologies (EuroTech)
  • Réseau d'excellence des sciences de l'ingénieur de la francophonie (RESCIF)
  • Société européenne pour la formation des ingénieurs (SEFI)
  • Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
  • Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

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Academic Divisions

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