École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is in Lausanne, Switzerland; its bachelor's degrees are taught in French. Tuition for international students: CHF 4,380 (≈ US$5,300) per year (2025-26 figure). Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling (EU/EFTA upper secondary certificate) general average at least 70% of the maximum grade; mathematics and physics at least 70%; A-levels B in mathematics, physics and chemistry, biology or computer science; IB Diploma 36/42 points (excluding bonus points); mathematics and physics at least 5/7. Applying: intake: September; application fee CHF 150.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CHF 4,380 per year (≈ US$5,300) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | 12 years of schooling (EU/EFTA upper secondary certificate): general average at least 70% of the maximum grade; mathematics and physics at least 70%. A-levels: B in mathematics, physics and chemistry, biology or computer science. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 4月30日 (Main round) Last round: Late applications, 7月31日. |
| Where and how students live | Lausanne · 47 km from GVA airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
留学生向けの学費支援と要件
| 必要額の全額を支給 | いいえ — 必要額の全額を保証するものではありません (reference)情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “funding for the entirety of your studies must be secured before joining EPFL (Information from the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Vaud), and EPFL cannot provide financial support in cases of poor budget planning.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Social scholarships are only applied as a last resort, once all other possibilities investigated (parental contribution, state grants, loans and loan proposals, etc.) have been rejected.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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| メリット型奨学金 | いいえ — 支援は、成績などの実績(メリット)ではなく、経済的必要性に基づきます情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “In order to encourage holders of a Swiss high-school maturity diploma and holders of a Swiss vocational maturity diploma undertaking the CMS in their scientific ambitions, EPFL offers excellence fellowships to talented students starting their Bachelor’s degree, regardless of the field of studies they choose.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| 英語力 | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “This preparatory year (CMS) allows some students who do not fulfill the entrance requirements to be admitted directly into one of EPFL’s Bachelor’s programs”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Holders of a Swiss “maturité gymnasiale” may automatically integrate a Bachelor’s program of their choice. All other candidates must successfully pass the CMS or the entrance exam.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | No (reference)情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| The college's own entrance examination | Yes情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “They may also register for our entrance exam (no condition nor capacity limitation).”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“the EPFL entrance exam is currently open only to holders of a Swiss maturité professionnelle or maturité spécialisée as well as holders of an upper secondary school certificate from a country that is not a member of EU, EFTA, nor UK.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in French: Architecture · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Architecture”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Artificial Intelligence · 3 years 情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Artificial Intelligence”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Chemistry and Chemical Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Civil Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Civil Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Communication Systems · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Communication Systems”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Computer Science · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Computer Science”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Electrical and Electronics Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Electrical and Electronics Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Environmental Sciences and Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Environmental Sciences and Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Life Sciences Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Life Sciences Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Materials Science and Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Materials Science and Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Mathematics · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Mathematics”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Mechanical Engineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Mechanical Engineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Microengineering · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Microengineering”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes taught in French: Physics · 3 years 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Physics”edu.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Bachelor’s studies usually represent three years of studies, meaning 180 ECTS credits.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Applications can be submitted from mid-November to the 30th of April to start your studies at EPFL the following September.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Application fee | CHF 150 one-time (≈ US$181) 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “These fees are CHF 50.- for a holder of a Swiss certificate or diploma and CHF 150.- for holders of a foreign certificate or diploma.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “identity document (passport or identity card, both sides)”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認School transcript / academic records: Required 情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “intermediary grade sheets from the last two years of upper secondary education (except for applicants with a Swiss education)”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“transcripts of the upper secondary school certificate (or of the higher-education diploma when applicable)”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — September intake | 4月30日情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Applications can be submitted from mid-November to the 30th of April to start your studies at EPFL the following September.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Registration form to be completed, paid for, and submitted on April 30 at the latest”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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| Late applications — Application — September intake | 7月31日情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “For admission to the first year of the Bachelor’s program, it is possible to apply between May 1st and July 31rd provided that one holds an appropriate school certificate and that one fulfills at least one of the required conditions.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | CHF 4,380 per year (≈ US$5,300) (2025–26 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | CHF 25,219 per year (≈ US$30,400) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
情報源 (5)
“This summer, the ETH Board expressed its support for the tripling of tuition fees for foreign students who take up residence in Switzerland for study purposes.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“only the CHF 730 semester tuition fee is tripled by this measure (it is thus raised to CHF 2190 per semester)”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“The total amount due per semester invoice is CHF 780 (CHF 2240 for some students from the fall semester, 2025; see above)”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Approximate budget for foreigner”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“TOTAL | 2’107.- without tuition fees | 25’219.- without tuition fees”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) (reference) 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “EPFL does not have its own housing campus. Student’s halls are managed by foundations, real estate agencies, or other organizations. Some housing options are reserved for Bachelor’s or Master’s students at EPFL and/or UNIL.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be assigned housing.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Don’t wait until you’ve been admitted to EPFL to submit a housing application.”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
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| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | No (reference) 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “As an internship at Bachelor level is not a mandatory requirement for your Bachelor studies, the section is not authorized to provide you with an internship agreement (see Special cases – Study management – EPFL).”www.epfl.ch ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
所在地
| City / state | Lausanne |
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| Nearest major airport | Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 47 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q262760 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).