Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #125 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #33 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #1 of 2 | In Lausanne |
| #4 of 1,005 | For Animation |
| Top100 | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 12,576
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.epfl.ch
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 23%*
* Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat, maturité) or equivalent. Preparatory course also available |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May |
| Enrollment | 12,576 |
Research profile
Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne is a world-class research university with 146,050 scientific papers published and 6,513,697 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Computer Science, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1126 | 10863 |
| 1994 | 1308 | 12781 |
| 1995 | 1404 | 14977 |
| 1996 | 1685 | 17770 |
| 1997 | 1574 | 20414 |
| 1998 | 1831 | 22931 |
| 1999 | 2041 | 26837 |
| 2000 | 2133 | 31053 |
| 2001 | 2062 | 35074 |
| 2002 | 3583 | 49618 |
| 2003 | 3232 | 55736 |
| 2004 | 3334 | 64570 |
| 2005 | 3892 | 80096 |
| 2006 | 3973 | 97172 |
| 2007 | 3924 | 110538 |
| 2008 | 3906 | 124075 |
| 2009 | 4409 | 140913 |
| 2010 | 4731 | 163537 |
| 2011 | 4957 | 188731 |
| 2012 | 5232 | 215654 |
| 2013 | 5610 | 243558 |
| 2014 | 5860 | 278560 |
| 2015 | 5721 | 290030 |
| 2016 | 5643 | 308206 |
| 2017 | 5974 | 334571 |
| 2018 | 5991 | 361098 |
| 2019 | 6564 | 395085 |
| 2020 | 6679 | 450938 |
| 2021 | 6679 | 504717 |
| 2022 | 6263 | 464952 |
| 2023 | 6697 | 482584 |
| 2024 | 4977 | 464737 |
| 2025 | 3576 | 398555 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | CHF 1,000 |
| Master's Degree | CHF 1,500 |
| PhD Program | Free |
Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor | Architecture, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Robotics, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Robotics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Physics, Robotics, Social Sciences, Structural Architecture, Technology |
Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne alumni
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Mattia Binotto
- Occupations
- sports executiveengineer
- Biography
-
Mattia Binotto is an Italian motorsport engineer. Since 2025, Binotto has been the head of the Audi F1 Project. From 2019 to 2022, he served as the team principal of Italian Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One.
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Leila Hatami
- Occupations
- film actoractorfilm director
- Biography
-
Leila Hatami is an Iranian actress. Regarded as amongst the finest actresses of Iranian cinema and one of the most prominent performers in the 21st century, she is recognized for her realistic acting in drama films; gaining international fame for her role as Simin in Academy Award-winning film A Separation (2011), for which she received the Silver Bear for Best Actress.
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André Gorz
- Occupations
- economistjournalistphilosopheropinion journalistpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Gérard Horst, more commonly known by his pen names André Gorz ( French: [ɑ̃dʁe ɡɔʁts]) and Michel Bosquet ( French: [miʃɛl bɔskɛ]), was an Austrian-French social philosopher and journalist and critic of work. He co-founded Le Nouvel Observateur weekly in 1964. A supporter of Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist version of Marxism after the World War II, he became in the aftermath of the May 68 student riots more concerned with political ecology.
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Ole Scheeren
- Occupations
- architect
- Biography
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Ole Scheeren is a German architect, urbanist and principal of Büro Ole Scheeren with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Berlin and Bangkok and was a visiting professor at the University of Hong Kong from January 2010.
Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne faculties and divisions
| College : Humanities | Ancient Religions, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Contemporary History, Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Graphic Design, Human Rights, Industrial Design, Media Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Writing |
|---|---|
| College : Technology Management | Econometrics, Economics, Finance, Management, Technology |
| Faculty : Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Basic Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nanotechnology, Physics |
| Faculty : Computer and Communication Sciences | Computer Networks, Computer Science, Multimedia, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Neurosciences, Oncology |
General information
| Alternative names | EPFL École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | OAQ; CTI |
Location and contacts
| Address | CE 3 316 (Centre Est), Station 1 Lausanne, 1015 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 145,000 |