EPFL

Lausanne, Switzerland

French-speaking Swiss tech institute; lakeside campus

Rankings: QS #12 · THE #33
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Type: Public
Founded: 1969
Acceptance rate: 20%
Students: 12,000
Campus: Suburban

Notable alumni: Daniel Borel (Logitech), Andreas Caminada, Jean Pierre Hubaux

Programs offered

MSc Mechanical Engineering CHF 1,460/yr

Admissions

Tests: {"A-Levels": "AAA", "IB": "38+", "IELTS": "6.5+", "TOEFL": "95+", "EPFL CMS": "Required (Indian 12th holders)"}
Eligibility: Indian 12th holders must complete EPFL Cours de Mathématiques Spéciales (CMS) preparatory year OR have a recognized international qualification.
Intake & deadlines: [{"intake": "Autumn (Sep) \u2014 UG", "date": "Apr 30"}, {"intake": "Autumn \u2014 MS", "date": "Dec 15 (most)"}]