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 55-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 (Non Latin) | Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne |
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Name | École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne |
Name (English) | Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne |
Acronym | EPFL |
Founded | 1969 Origins date back to 1853 |
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Address | Ecublens Lausanne 1015 Vaud Switzerland |
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+41 (21) 693 1111 | |
+41 (21) 693 1489 | |
Other locations | Sion, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Fribourg and Ras al-Khaimah |
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The following Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has more than 7200 international students.When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne.
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne is a public higher education institution.
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them 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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Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1969
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