Lausanne, Switzerland
Switzerland's French-speaking technical university, a close peer to ETH Zurich.
EPFL is ETH Zurich's French-speaking counterpart in Lausanne, similarly strong in engineering and known for Microengineering — a distinctive programme combining mechanical, electrical and materials engineering that few other universities offer as a single degree.
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A*A*A (A Level) · IB 38
Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
Most public universities (minimal fees)
low tier for Switzerland — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
French (Bachelor's) — most Bachelor's programmes are taught in French; English becomes standard at Master's level.
campus campus, Lausanne
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or EPFL's financial aid office.
Swiss public university tuition is already low for everyone, so scholarship schemes are smaller in number and mainly aimed at exceptional students or postgraduate/research applicants.
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Microengineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Life Sciences
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Architecture
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Mathematics
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Durations are typical for Switzerland — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (English-taught tracks)
Most Bachelor's programmes are German- or French-medium — proficiency in the language of instruction is usually required alongside or instead of English.
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Build my Switzerland shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to EPFL as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, EPFL expects around A*A*A at A Level or 38 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for EPFL's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on EPFL's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at EPFL typically falls in the Most public universities (minimal fees) range (low tier for Switzerland). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not EPFL's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
EPFL follows Switzerland's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due varies widely by institution — eth zurich and epfl close around 30 april. Always verify the exact date on EPFL's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Switzerland universities, including EPFL, typically ask international applicants for 6.5–7.0 overall (English-taught tracks). Most Bachelor's programmes are German- or French-medium — proficiency in the language of instruction is usually required alongside or instead of English.
Switzerland's French-speaking technical university, a close peer to ETH Zurich. EPFL is ETH Zurich's French-speaking counterpart in Lausanne, similarly strong in engineering and known for Microengineering — a distinctive programme combining mechanical, electrical and materials engineering that few other universities offer as a single degree.
Yes — EPFL accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Switzerland University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against EPFL and every other Switzerland university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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