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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
Elite European technological research institute famed for computing, microengineering, and robotics.
Most undergraduate teaching here is in German or French. Look for English-taught programs if you need them.
- Admit rate
- 12%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $1,350
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.95
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.95 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Computer Science & AIComputer Science & AI
- Bioengineering & MicroengineeringEngineering & Tech
- Materials ScienceEngineering & Tech
Highlights
- Sister institution of ETH Zurich, located on the stunning shores of Lake Geneva with Alps views
- Home to the Blue Brain Project and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre partnerships
- High-density startup ecosystem producing world-class robotics, solar, and biotech ventures
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