Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor Program at EPFL

The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a renowned institution in Europe and worldwide, recognized for its excellence in research and study programs, as well as its cosmopolitan environment. The Bachelor program at EPFL offers access to a wide range of disciplines in engineering, exact sciences, and architecture, with diplomas that enjoy a great international reputation and provide numerous career opportunities in Switzerland and abroad.

Structure of the Bachelor Program

The Bachelor program at EPFL is a three-year course that represents a mandatory step towards the Master's degree. It is composed of 180 ECTS credits.

Programmes Bachelor

The Bachelor program is offered in 13 different domains, constituting the first step in polytechnic studies.

Conditions of Admission and Registration

Information on admission to a Bachelor program at EPFL is available, outlining the necessary criteria and procedures for enrollment.

Studies Open to the World

The quality of the campus, in terms of infrastructure, comfort, and climate, along with its national and international network of collaborations with other institutions and private sector actors, and the economic stability offered by Switzerland, are all factors that attract renowned professors, determined researchers, and promising students. The EPFL strives to provide its entire student community with the opportunity to flourish and build the foundations of a passionate career in the fields of exact sciences, engineering, or architecture.

Choosing a Field of Study

Information Days

The EPFL welcomes students to its campus during annual information days, providing an opportunity to prepare for the future.

Orientation Tools

Various orientation tools are available to help students choose a field of study that aligns with their interests and ambitions.

Meetings with the EPFL Community

Students can obtain answers to their questions and advice during various orientation events and information sessions.

Why Study at EPFL?

Project-Based Learning

To enable students to meet the challenges of tomorrow, the EPFL supports interdisciplinarity, practical work, and project-based learning.

Excellence Scholarships for Bachelor Students

To encourage young people in their scientific ambitions, the EPFL offers excellence scholarships to the most deserving students enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor program.

Encouragement Programs

The EPFL offers its students the unique opportunity to participate in a research internship program and spend the summer in one of its laboratories, gaining practical experience and conducting real research.

Video Testimonials

Several EPFL students present their study program, daily life, and experiences on the EPFL campus.

Bachelor Program Details

• The Bachelor program is a three-year course.
• It is composed of 180 ECTS credits.
• The program is offered in 13 different domains.
• Admission criteria and registration procedures are available.
• The EPFL supports interdisciplinarity, practical work, and project-based learning.
• Excellence scholarships are offered to deserving students.
• Encouragement programs, including research internships, are available.
• Video testimonials from current students provide insights into life at EPFL.