Institution overview
EPFL is a Swiss federal institute of technology based in the Lausanne area. Its origins lie in the École Spéciale de Lausanne, founded in 1853, and it adopted its present federal identity in 1969. The distinction between those dates reflects the development of the institution rather than two separate schools in this directory. EPFL's academic work centres on science, engineering, computing, architecture and life sciences. It offers bachelor's and master's programmes, doctoral education and continuing education. French and English are used across its educational provision, with the balance depending on the level and individual programme. Its organisation includes schools, colleges and research centres. Teaching, research and innovation are the institution's three stated missions. Alongside the main Lausanne campus, associated locations support particular research and innovation activities elsewhere in Switzerland. Students work in an environment that connects fundamental scientific study with technological applications and collaboration across disciplines. Institutional services also address equality, inclusion and sustainability. Programme pages distinguish degree structures, language requirements and entry routes, while the doctoral schools provide their own research training arrangements.
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- Institution type
- Technical University
- Operating status
- Active
- Ownership
- Public
- Founded
- 1969
- Teaching languages
- French; English
- Primary pathway
- Higher Education
- Education pathways
- Higher Education
- Qualification levels
- Bachelor; Master; Doctorate
- Fields of study
- Engineering and Technology; Natural Sciences; Computer Science; Architecture and Built Environment; Life Sciences; Mathematics
- Delivery modes
- On-campus
- University system
- ETH Domain