EPFL

About

EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne) is a public federal institute of technology located in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is one of the country's two federal institutes of technology and is known for its strengths in engineering, science, and technology. Its work spans fields such as computer science, life sciences, physics, and architecture. The campus sits beside Lake Geneva in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

Why international students choose it

• International students may value EPFL for its strong reputation in science and engineering research and its international academic community
• EPFL is in French-speaking Lausanne, and while many Master's programmes are taught in English, everyday life and some study can involve French
• The lakeside setting near the Alps and the connection to a wider Swiss and European research network can be appealing
• Students who want a research-intensive, technology-focused environment may find it a good fit