EPFL

Lausanne, Switzerland — QS world rank 22. Founded 1969. Public university.

EPFL is one of Europe's most vibrant tech universities, known for robotics, digital humanities, and cutting-edge engineering research.

Tuition

• EU: CHF 730/semester (~€750)
• Non-EU: CHF 2,190/semester (~€2,250) — since autumn 2025

English requirements

• IELTS: 7.0
• TOEFL: 100

Acceptance rate: 33%.

Total students: 11,000.

Known for

One of the most international campuses in Europe — 60%+ international students.

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Life Sciences
• Robotics
• Digital Humanities

Majors offered here

• Computer Science & Software Engineering
• Mechanical & Civil Engineering
• Data Science & Statistics
• Architecture & Urban Design
• Cybersecurity & Network Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
• Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
• Physics & Astronomy

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