École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

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Highlights

The École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne is Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university. It welcomes students, professors and collaborators of more than 120 nationalities. EPFL has both a Swiss and international vocation and focuses on three missions: teaching, research and innovation.

EPFL collaborates with an important network of partners, including other universities and colleges, secondary schools and gymnasiums, industry and the economy, political circles and the general public, with the aim of having a real impact on society.

Important information

• Review a list of courses offered during the academic year, including courses taught in English 

• Visit the EPFL Language Centre website for information about the university's free language courses.

• EPFL does not provide remedial or "make up" examinations. It is imperative to review EPFL's academic policies including important dates, examination guidelines and deferral policies. 

Term dates

*Semester and exam dates may vary from year to year. Please consult the Host institution's fact sheet, the Host institution's website, or the Host institution directly to confirm.

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