What languages are taught at EPFL?

EPFL lists the following languages of instruction in the Circulus catalog: English, French.

How many programmes does Circulus list for EPFL?

Circulus currently lists 43 degree programmes for EPFL. Browse the programmes section on this profile for fields and languages.

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Studying in Switzerland

EPFL

Lausanne · Western Europe · SwitzerlandPUBLIC

#12 Circulus rank

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1969Founded

14,012Students

57%International

23%Acceptance

#12Circulus rank

43Programs

€1,250Living (est.)

Overview

EPFL at a glance

The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a leading public research university in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 1969. Renowned for its excellence in STEM fields, EPFL ranks among the top global institutions, attracting a diverse international student body. It offers a vibrant campus life and a strong focus on innovation, making it an ideal choice for ambitious students seeking high-quality education and research opportunities.

Catalog status

Deep catalog

3/3 fields

Tuition, deadlines, languages, and verification stamp present — strong basis for decisions. Last checked 20 May 2026.

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Key facts & signals

Numbers and summaries from the Circulus catalog — always confirm on the official site.

1969

Founded

14,012

Students

57%

International

4:1

Student : Faculty

23%

Acceptance

URBAN

Campus

Semester

Calendar

English, French

Languages

€1,250

Living cost / mo

Western Europe

Region

#12

Circulus rank

Circulus signals

Short summaries from our catalog — always confirm on the official site.

Bilingual options. English · French — confirm per programme.
Selective. 23% acceptance. Official numbers vary by programme.

Rankings

#32

QS World

#33

THE World

#54

Shanghai (ARWU)

Costs

Tuition

Annual fees listed in the catalog — check the official site for your situation.

Domestic

€1,460

per year · Local residents

EU / EEA

€4,380

per year · European citizens

International

€4,380

per year · Non-EU students

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Admissions & applying

Deadlines, requirements, and selectivity from the catalog — confirm on the official portal before applying.

23%acceptance (university)

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Deadlines

Cycles:
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: January 15 (bare programme-catalogue date — intake/year unclear; verify on the official site; not a decision-release date)
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: March 31
Summary: Distilled from programme deadlines in the Circulus catalogue (not institutional legal text).

Confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules on the official application portal.

Funding

Scholarships & funding

Master Excellence Fellowships
EPFL · about €10,000
Funding details
EPFL Social Scholarship
EPFL
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Hans Wilsdorf Scholarship
EPFL
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