History

From its foundation in 1853, the young engineering school has grown in many dimensions, to the extent of becoming one of the most famous institutions of science and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities on a single campus, bright students and outstanding faculties, EPFL's reputation as a top-rate teaching and research institution continues to grow.

Education

Thirteen different engineering science programs, customized Ph.D. programs, cutting-edge laboratories directed by internationally renowned professors, a modern, fast-developing campus, close ties to industry: EPFL offers an exceptional student experience to young people planning a higher education in science and technology.

Research

As one of the premier institutes of higher education in Switzerland, the EPFL has the responsibility of training future scientists and engineers to face and conquer world challenges. Learning Labs program (DLL) is a combination of a new pedagogical approach combined with the physical infrastructure to support it.

Schools

School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC)

Schools	Website
School of architecture	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/enac/education/architecture-en/
Civil Engineering Section	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/enac/education/civil/
Environmental Sciences and Engineering	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/enac/education/environmental/

 

School of Basic Sciences (SB)

Department	Website
Chemistry	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/research/isic/
Mathematics	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/research/math/
Physics	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/research/iphys/

 

School of Engineering (STI)

Department	Website
Electrical Engineering	https://sti.epfl.ch/research/institutes/iel/
Mechanical Engineering	https://sti.epfl.ch/research/institutes/igm/
Materials Science and Engineering	https://sti.epfl.ch/research/institutes/imx/
Microengineering	https://sti.epfl.ch/research/institutes/imt/
Institute of Bioengineering	https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/bioengineering/

 

Computer and Communication Sciences (IC)

Department	Website
Master’s Degree	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/ic/education/master/
Doctoral Program: Computer and Communication Sciences (EDIC)	https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/programs/edic-computer-and-communication-sciences/
Summer Fellowship Program: Summer@EPFL	https://summer.epfl.ch/

 

College of Management of Technology (CDM)

Department	Website
Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship Institute	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/cdm/
Swiss Finance Institute	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/cdm/college-of-management-of-technology/swiss-finance-institute/

 

College of Humanities (CDH)

Study Programs	Website
Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Program	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/cdh/education-2/humanities-and-social-sciences/
Master of Science in Digital Humanities	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/cdh/education-2/dh-master/
Minor in Science, Technology and Area Studies (STAS)	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/cdh/education-2/stas-2/

 

 School of Life Sciences (SV) 

Divisions	Website
Institute of Bioengineering	https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/bioengineering/
Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sv/isrec/
Global Health Institute	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sv/ghi/
Neuroscience – Brain Mind Institute	https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sv/bmi/
Center for Neuroprosthetics	https://cnp.epfl.ch/
Blue Brain Project	https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/bluebrain/

 

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