École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland

Test Optional

Suburban campus

Financial aid available

Merit scholarships

#22

QS World Ranking

QS World University Rankings

#86

U.S. News Ranking

U.S. News & World Report

23%

Acceptance rate

Verified May 2026

13,000

Students

Verified May 2026

About EPFL

EPFL is Switzerland's French-speaking federal institute of technology and one of Europe's premier engineering and science universities, ranked #22 globally by QS 2026. Its lakefront Lausanne campus draws students from over 125 nationalities, with international students making up roughly 57% of the body, the highest share among major European research universities. Bachelor's instruction is in French (B2 minimum), while master's programs are predominantly in English. EPFL also tripled non-resident foreign tuition to CHF 2,190/semester in fall 2025.

SEVP & Work Rights

OPT Available: No
CPT Available: No
STEM Designated: No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate: 23.0%
International Tuition: $4,818/yr
Total Students: 13,000
International %: 57.0%
Campus Setting: Suburban

Rankings

US News: #86
QS World: #22

Test Requirements

TOEFL

Optional

English certificates welcome but not required for master's admission.

IELTS