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College Info
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- Type
- private
Official website
www.epfl.chSwitzerlandQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
SPI EPFL
The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a leading research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the other being ETH Zurich. EPFL offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as engineering, computer science, basic sciences, and architecture. The university is known for its strong research focus and has a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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Live portal snapshot
QS World #15 · 2023US News #19 · 2023Times Higher Education #101 · 2023Shanghai #15 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 62 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
10/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
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Student Life
18,400 students (5,400 international)
Campus: Urban, 62 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 30%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 30%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Switzerland: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake