Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne: Statistics

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#119 of 14,131 In the World
#30 of 2,785 In Europe
#3 of 23 In Switzerland
#1 of 2 In Lausanne
#3 of 1,024 For Animation
Top100 For 87 other topics
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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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (baccalauréat, maturité) or equivalent. Preparatory course also available
Academic CalendarSeptember to May
Enrollment12,576

Research profile

Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne is a world-class research university with 128,513 scientific papers published and 4,890,119 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.

Publications
128,513
Citations
4,890,119

Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
93,639 / 3,474,474
Physics
87,861 / 3,296,125
Chemistry
80,456 / 3,549,975
Quantum and Particle physics
69,075 / 2,632,748
Biology
66,301 / 3,128,294
Computer Science
61,758 / 2,143,346
Materials Science
54,416 / 2,222,824
Environmental Science
48,679 / 1,943,265
Organic Chemistry
44,764 / 2,084,680
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
36,180 / 1,207,413
Biochemistry
31,817 / 1,849,885
Optical Engineering
31,176 / 1,134,272
Electrical Engineering
31,153 / 1,219,870
Medicine
30,012 / 1,396,669
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
28,237 / 938,274
Geology
27,317 / 1,030,025
Mathematics
26,710 / 862,173
Genetics
25,145 / 1,368,541
Geography and Cartography
23,955 / 850,277
Statistics
19,945 / 691,551
Metallurgical Engineering
19,551 / 916,544
Philosophy
19,146 / 546,785
Psychology
19,034 / 763,602
Telecommunications
18,576 / 549,136
Nanotechnology
18,160 / 942,390
Ecology
18,092 / 861,193
Business
16,096 / 455,941
Mechanical Engineering
16,012 / 490,322
Physical chemistry
15,120 / 793,753
Computer Vision
14,315 / 495,637
Paleontology
14,258 / 582,967
Chemical Engineering
13,943 / 882,984
Computer Networking
12,490 / 375,074
Condensed Matter Physics
12,395 / 584,123
Nuclear Physics
11,818 / 430,726
Astrophysics and Astronomy
11,690 / 413,044
Pathology
11,335 / 612,523
Political Science
10,731 / 319,841
Machine Learning
10,676 / 364,991
Neuroscience
10,488 / 456,102

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 820 7366
1992 889 8302
1993 1054 8909
1994 1248 10558
1995 1342 12327
1996 1588 14850
1997 1449 17263
1998 1703 19271
1999 1861 22812
2000 1976 26022
2001 1912 29618
2002 3385 40464
2003 2969 44291
2004 3139 51952
2005 3612 64762
2006 3777 79618
2007 3692 91406
2008 3725 102724
2009 4167 117926
2010 4452 137312
2011 4623 158340
2012 4921 180670
2013 5398 206259
2014 5371 233050
2015 5394 248171
2016 5426 264237
2017 5696 283466
2018 5646 312126
2019 5869 339402
2020 6069 382283
2021 6025 425699
2022 5464 410508
2023 5381 408971
Academic rankings

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

  1. Mattia Binotto

    Mattia Binotto
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1969-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    engineersports executive
    Biography

    Mattia Binotto is a Swiss-born Italian engineer and the former team principal of Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One. He was appointed to the role on 7 January 2019, replacing Maurizio Arrivabene. His parents are Italian.

  2. Leila Hatami

    Leila Hatami
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1972-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actorfilm director
    Biography

    Leila Hatami is an Iranian actress. Born to filmmaker Ali Hatami and actress Zari Khoshkam, she began her career with acting in the films of her father. She rose to international fame for her role as Simin in Asghar Farhadi's Academy Award-winning film A Separation (2011), for which she received the Silver Bear for Best Actress.

  3. Joachim Son-Forget

    Joachim Son-Forget
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    researcherpoliticianradiologist
    Biography

    Joachim Jean-Marie Forget, known as Joachim Son-Forget is a South Korean-born French politician. Holding a doctorate in neuroscience, he also works part-time as a radiologist in Switzerland. He has held Kosovar citizenship since 2018.

  4. Othman Benjelloun

    Othman Benjelloun
    Born in
    Morocco Flag Morocco
    Years
    1932-.. (age 92)
    Enrolled in Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
    Studied in 1952-1959
    Occupations
    businesspersonengineerbankerentrepreneur
    Biography

    Othman Benjelloun is a Moroccan banker billionaire businessman. He is known for co-founding of BMCE Bank and Bank of Africa, and serves as its chairman, chief executive officer. In February 2022, his net worth was estimated by Forbes at US$1.6 billion.

All 58 notable alumni

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 139,000

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