EPFL Lausanne

The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a public research university, organised into eight schools and colleges and with more than 13,000 enrolled students. Ranked among the best institutions of technology in the world, EPFL has an extended network of international partner universities. By welcoming many international students, the School offers the opportunity to discover new horizons, widen perspectives and benefit from outstanding facilities.

This subject-specific exchange partner is suitable for students in the following subject area(s) only:

  • Chemical Engineering
    • Open to both 3rd year students on a year-long exchange and 5th year students undertaking their Chemical Engineering Industrial Project.
  • Chemistry
  • Computing

Teaching is available in English and French.  Students of Chemistry and Computing should be able to take a full course load in English at this institution. Chemical Engineering students may not. Students may have to take MA level courses to get to full credit load in English.

Students should check course availability in their subject area and the language of instruction.  If you are unable to take a full course load in English at this institution you will be required to meet minimum language requirements.


Find course information below.


Accommodation is available in student residences at the Fondation Maison pour Etudiants. 
Before the beginning of the semester, students will receive an email from EPFL's housing information office with information and instructions on reserving accommodation.

Find out more in the links below.


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