Founded in 1969, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Lausanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vaud. This institution also has branch campuses in Sion, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Fribourg and Ras al-Khaimah. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EPFL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne |
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Name | Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne |
Name | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne |
Acronym | EPFL |
Founded | 1969 Origins date back to 1853 |
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Address | Ecublens Lausanne 1015 Vaud Switzerland |
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Tel | +41 (21) 693 1111 |
Fax | +41 (21) 693 1489 |
Other locations | Sion, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Fribourg and Ras al-Khaimah |
The following uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This uniRank table aims to help quickly identify the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's academic range and degree level offering.
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What are University programs and courses? University programs and courses are academic programs of study offered by universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. These programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a particular field of study or career. In many countries, the terms "university courses" and "university programs" are used interchangeably whereas in the US university programs usually consist of a set of required courses that cover the fundamental concepts and principles of a field of study, as well as a selection of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.
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Yearly tuition refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. This uniRank Tuition Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students (local and international students) and 2 degree levels (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. However, the cost of yearly tuition can vary widely depending on the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's program of study, the specific type of degree, the student's residency status and other criteria. Moreover, tuition is just one component of the overall cost of attending university. Other expenses, such as room and board, textbooks and personal expenses can add significantly to the total cost of attendance and depends on Switzerland's cost of living.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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Admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Admission policies may change by country, type of higher education institution and the specific programs or majors offered by the institution. Prospective students should carefully review the admission policies and requirements of each institution they are considering to determine their eligibility and, if the institution is selective and does not have an open admission policy, prepare a strong application.
uniRank publishes below an overview of the most important information about the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's admission policy and statistics.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has a student enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is a public higher education institution.
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne does not have any religious affiliation.
What are University facilities and services and what facilities and services does the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne offer? University facilities and services refer to the physical infrastructure and resources provided by a university to support its academic and research activities, as well as the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Some examples of university facilities and services are classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, housing, dining services, health services, sports and fitness facilities, financial aids, career or academic counseling services, technology and computing resources, distance learning and study abroad services.
uniRank provides below an overview of the facilities and services offered by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
This institution has a physical Library for its students.
This institution provides on-campus residences or dormitories and/or off-campus accommodation to its students.
This institution has sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution offers one or more types of financial aid (i.e. scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid, etc.) for eligible students.
This institution provides study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This higher education institution offers a distance learning mode for some programs or courses.
This institution provides students with guidance and support in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's memberships and affiliations; however, the list might be not complete or up-to-date. Please contact or refer to the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's website for a comprehensive list.
Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following:
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.
uniRank provides below a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's organizational structure.
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