Is Eth good for international students?
ETH Zurich students, Swiss and international alike, benefit from astonishingly low tuition fees. International students receive support with immigration formalities, access to low-cost housing, academic-level language courses and help with their integration into the academic environment.
How long is a PhD in Switzerland?
The duration of the PhD is not standard: usually, it is between 2 and 7 years, depending on the research field, the university and the employment (parttime/fulltime). A PhD in natural and exact sciences usually takes about 4 years. In economics, for example at the University of St. Gallen, the duration is only 2 years.
What is the difference between EPFL and ETH?
EPFL is the leader for the international diversity of its student community at 12 th, while ETH ranks 59 th for this measure. However, both universities are extremely attractive choices for academics and students around the world, making them two of the most internationally diverse communities in which to study and pursue research.
Where does EPFL rank in the world?
The Academic Ranking of World Universities, commonly known as the Shanghai ranking, ranked EPFL second in Europe in 2011 (20th in the world), in the field of Engineering, Technology and Computer science.
Why study Computer Science at EPFL?
EPFL has recently recruited several world-class professors performing cutting-edge research at the core of Computer Science, offering students one of the best Computer Science curriculum in Europe. Graduates are able to lead research and development teams in industry, which critically depends on information technology.
Is EPFL the most cosmopolitan Technical University in Europe?
EPFL claims to be “Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university” – and it has some foundation for this. In the QS World University Rankings 2021, it ranks 12 th in the world for the international diversity of its students and 15 th for the international diversity of its academic staff.