What can you study at EPFL?
Students’ stories
- Development and Construction.
- Security, Safety and Facilities Operations.
- Information Systems. Back: Information Systems. Project governance. Projects, Development and Systems Engineering. Governance, Development and Operations.
What grades do I need to get into EPFL?
4.5
Specific requirements for EPFL students To be admitted in the MTE master, EPFL students will need to have a minimum average grade of 4.5 (average grade over the entire Bachelor’s).
Is EPFL in English or French?
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
| Other name | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, French: le Poly (colloquially) |
|---|---|
| Language | French, English (only Masters and upwards) |
| Nationalities | 125+ |
| Colours | Swiss red |
| Affiliations | AUF, EUA, EuroTech, CLUSTER, RESCIF and TIME |
How long is a PhD in EPFL?
four years
Doctoral studies structure An EPFL PhD is typically obtained after four years of study devoted to an original and independent scientific research project.
Is EPFL in English?
From your first year at EPFL, you will gradually follow certain courses in English; from the master’s level onwards, many courses are given in English. According to the Council of Europe’s reference levels, the C1 level in English is generally considered necessary to ensure your academic success.
Does EPFL have courses in English?
From your first year at EPFL, you will gradually follow certain courses in English; from the master’s level onwards, many courses are given in English. To enable you to check your language skills, EPFL asks you to take an assessment of your English level at the Language Centre during this autumn semester.
How to prepare for EPFL exam?
So, you have to be prepared. If you plan to enter EPFL, you should: Learn everything about this school. Chose faculty. Check whether you are able to apply to the free of charge program. Confirm information about the extra exams. Write a personal statement, letter of recommendation. Check deadlines.
How to apply for a doctoral program at EPFL?
Each program has its own requirements, eligibility criteria and procedures that you need to be aware of. List of EPFL doctoral programs. You will first have to fill in the online application form. Your application will only be considered if we receive your 3 reference letters by the deadline of the selected doctoral program.
How hard is it to get admission to EPFL for architecture?
I was admitted for one semester of the architecture program at EPFL through an exchange from my home university, the University of Waterloo (Canada). The requirements were along the lines of: 80\% minimum average (Medium difficulty. Grades are hard for architecture)
What is the difference between EPFL and US universities?
EPFL requires its students to take a lot more courses in a shorter period of time compared to US schools. For undergrad you have to take 180 credits in 3 years at EPFL while in the US you typically do 128 credits in 4 years. This means each semester you will be taking a lot more courses (roughly 30 credits at EPFL vs 18–20 credits in the US).