What do you need to get into EPFL?
EPFL considers that level B2 in French (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required to follow its Bachelor’s programs. Level C1 is highly recommended. Foreign applicants holding a school certificate from a non-francophone country will need to attest their level upon application.
Can I get into UofT with a 70 average?
As long as your high school average is above 90\%, UofT won’t be so hard to get into. Besides, the entering average has risen above 93\% for some programs. So a good extracurricular profile can improve your odds of acceptance.
What is the EPFL summer fellowship program?
The School of Computer and Communication Sciences of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers summer fellowships to international students. Participants get the chance to learn new skills and to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field while collaborating with leading senior scientists.
How many courses do you take per semester at EPFL?
Since most courses at EPFL are 4 credits you end up taking like 7 courses a semester vs. like 4–5 in the US.
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).