Study Abroad

Applying to other Swiss universities is not the same as applying to EPFL. Given below is why that is the case.

• EPFL has varied requirements for eligibility depending on the program. For example, consecutive Master's programs may require students to submit a higher GPA
• For various programs, EPFL offers distinct application processes. Students with a Bachelor's degree in the same field of study from a Swiss university, for instance, are required to complete the entire online application process.

If an international student has applied for the University of Sydney admissions, this university can possibly call them for an interview. Look at the informative pointers given below - 

• The University aim is to assess and reply to the student application as soon as possible. 
• And they generally take up to four weeks for the whole assessment to get done. Sometimes it may also take longer than that. 

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) has multiple intakes for various programs throughout the year. The primary intakes are for the Autumn (September) and Spring (February) semesters.

For Master's courses, the Round 1 intake is usually between Mid-November and Mid-Dec, while the Round 2 intake begins mid-Dec and goes up to March-end.

For UG courses, the application deadine is usually by April-end for entry to the upcoming Autumn semester.

The two key intakes available at the University of Sydney are Semester 1, which begins in February each year, and Semester 2, which starts in July. 

Out of these two, the most popular among International students is Semester 1 as this is the main one and also most of the USyd courses are made available at this time. 

The July intake mostly has programs in Science, Business, Health Sciences and also Arts. 

The EPFL Rankings have not changed much in the last few years. EPFL has consistently ranked among the best technical universities globally and in Switzerland. Given below is how the EPFL University has ranked in the last 3 years across different platforms.

The table above shows the EPFL University World Rankings in the last 3 years.

As an Indian student, international students are required to apply for the University of Sydney admissions via the official portal of the university. For different courses at this university, the exact dates are different as per the program. 

USyd advises the Indian applicants to apply here at least 6 to 8 weeks before the start date. This allows enough time to have the visa and the application processed. The application should be made using the documents given below - 

• Academic transcripts 
• English test scores 
• SAT or ACT scores sheets 

The EPFL University QS Ranking 2026 is #22 in the world. In the last few years, it has consistently ranked among the best universities in the world, as part of the QS rankings. Given below is how the EPFL Switzerland QS rankings have changed in the last 3 years.

Yes, the EPFL University is considered the best university in the country for its Physics program. It's physics programme (especially UG courses) are known to be very demanding, with low pass rates.

It is mandatory for students to be involved in research groups atleast one day per week. The Master's in Physics programme is more focused on Quantum Science and Condensed Matter.

The PG programme ends with a 4 month (30 ECTS) research project. 

No, UG courses are only taught in French at the EPFL University. As for PG courses, some programs are available to be pursued entirely in English. Other courses are available entirely in French or bilingual French and English.

Students interested in UG courses would have to submit a French language proficiency certificate, with a minimum grade B2. The recommended grade is C1.

Both EPFL and ETH Zurich are considered the leading universities for STEM in Europe. Both offer quality technical education. ETH Zurich generally houses more students. EPFL offers a more diverse campus environment. ETH Zurich is based in a more German-speaking city. EPFL is based in a more French-speaking region.

EPFL is known for its Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences and Life Sciences programs. ETH stands out for the same programs along with Social Sciences.

Both are very affordable and offer a quality research environment. ETH Zurich (#1 in Switzerland) ranks above EPFL (#2) as part of the latest Shiksha Rankings.