Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's program in Environmental Sciences and Engineering (SSIE) at EPFL focuses on basic scientific training in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science. The program offers fundamental and specific courses in environmental sciences and engineering.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years, with the first year focusing on basic scientific training. The second and third years offer more specialized courses in environmental sciences and engineering.

Environmental Sciences

The program covers fundamental scientific disciplines, including:

• Environmental chemistry
• Microbiology
• Ecology
• Soil sciences
• Hydrology
• Environmental systems analysis
• Physics and chemistry of the atmosphere

Engineering

The program also covers technological disciplines of engineering, including:

• Computational tools
• Geographic information systems
• Signal processing
• Remote sensing
• Water and waste treatment
• Hydraulic structures and schemes

Program Details

The Bachelor's degree is an intermediate diploma that serves as a passport to begin the Master's program at EPFL or another university. The program includes basic sciences, law, the SHS program, and ENAC's Design together. In the final year, a number of options are offered with a view to the specializations of the Master's degree.

Schools and Colleges

The program is offered by the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) at EPFL, which is one of the several schools and colleges at the university, including:

• School of Basic Sciences (SB)
• School of Engineering (STI)
• School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC)
• School of Life Sciences (SV)
• College of Management of Technology (CDM)
• College of Humanities (CDH)