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Public federal institute of technology · 📍 Lausanne, Switzerland

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Switzerland's French-speaking federal tech institute — English master's, CHF 2,190 a semester.

Established
1969
Levels
Postgraduate
Courses listed
6

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About EPFL

EPFL is the francophone half of Switzerland's federal technology system and ETH Zurich's peer, with particular strength in robotics, computer science, life-science engineering and micro-engineering on a lakeside campus above Lausanne.

Almost all master's teaching is in English, and tuition — CHF 2,190 per semester for students who moved to Switzerland to study — remains far below the UK, US or Australia, though Swiss living costs are high and need honest budgeting.

Why students choose it

  • Consistently ranked in the world's top 30 universities
  • Around 95% of master's programmes taught in English
  • Tuition of CHF 2,190 per semester for international students
  • Innovation Park on campus hosts Logitech, Nestlé and Cisco research teams

Intakes

  • 🗓️ September 2026

Planning to study in Switzerland? Read the Switzerland student visa guide for work rights and proof-of-funds requirements.

Courses at EPFL

6 programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Financial Engineering

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Indicative tuition
CHF 4,380 / year

Business & Management

Business & Management
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Sustainable Management and Technology

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Indicative tuition
CHF 4,380 / year

Computer Science & IT

Computer Science & IT
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Computer Science

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Indicative tuition
CHF 4,380 / year

Data Science & AI

Data Science & AI
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Data Science

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Indicative tuition
CHF 4,380 / year

Engineering

Engineering
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Robotics

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Indicative tuition
CHF 4,380 / year

Life & Biomedical Sciences

Life & Biomedical Sciences
Postgraduate2 years

MSc Life Sciences Engineering

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Indicative tuition
CHF 4,380 / year

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne: your questions, answered

What courses can I study at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne?

We currently list 6 programmes at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne across Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Data Science & AI, Engineering, Life & Biomedical Sciences. Levels available are Postgraduate. Your counsellor can also request programmes not listed here.

When are the intakes at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne?

Current intakes are September 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives the widest choice of places and scholarships. Your counsellor confirms exact deadlines for your chosen course.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.