Program Overview

Program Overview

The Nuclear Engineering program is a joint program between EPFL and ETHZ, aiming to provide in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals and technology of harnessing nuclear fission for energy supply. The program presents the basic principles and challenges of controlled nuclear fusion, nuclear techniques in medical research and industry, and the complete nuclear energy conversion system and fuel cycle.

Program Objectives

The program's objectives are to:

• provide in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals and technology of harnessing nuclear fission for energy supply
• present the basic principles and challenges of controlled nuclear fusion
• provide knowledge on nuclear techniques in medical research and industry
• present a view on the complete nuclear energy conversion system and the entire fuel cycle from uranium mining to the back-end
• offer the background necessary to integrate nuclear energy into energy systems as a whole

Study Plan

The program is a Master's degree with 120 ECTS credits. Students spend the 1st semester at EPFL, the 2nd at ETH Zürich, and the 3rd and 4th principally at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI).

Admission Criteria

Admission criteria include:

• EPFL Bachelor's degrees obtained in a discipline related to science or engineering, subject to a dossier-based analysis
• Non-EPFL Bachelor's degrees obtained in the same fields, eligible on the basis of the evaluation of their application dossier, accompanied by excellent academic records
• Prerequisites for all applications, including skills in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
• Acquisition of additional credits to fill any gaps may be required

Teaching Language

The teaching language is English.

Diploma and Title Obtained

Upon completion of the Master's curricula, students obtain a Master of Science MSc in Nuclear Engineering, delivered jointly by EPFL and ETHZ. The diploma also gives graduates the right to use the title of EPF-ETH qualified Engineer.