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Education Loan for EPFL
How much Indian families usually borrow for EPFL, which loan routes fit a ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh total cost, and what the EMI looks like.
- Total ≈ ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh
- Typical loan ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh
- Secured & unsecured options
- Sanction letter for the visa
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Quick answer
How much education loan do I need for EPFL?
Most Indian students at EPFL borrow ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh of a ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh total cost (2-year master's, tuition CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year). At this cost, secured loans give the largest amounts at the lowest rates; unsecured NBFC loans work if the co-applicant's income is strong.
Official sources: EPFL — official website
EPFL loan at a glance
- Total cost
- ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh
- Typical loan
- ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh
- Tuition
- CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year
- Living costs used
- CHF 25,000 a year
- Program length
- 2 years
- Funds for the visa
- National (type D) visa and cantonal residence permit
What you'll fund
EPFL total cost in rupees
Loan routes
Loan options for EPFL
Repayment
EMI on a ₹53 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost. EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
Process
Loan steps after your EPFL offer
- 01
Cost sheet
Use the cost on your EPFL offer letter or I-20/CAS/LOA.
- 02
Compare 2–3 lenders
A secured option, an unsecured option and, where relevant, an international lender.
- 03
Sanction letter
Get it before your National (type D) visa and cantonal residence permit application.
- 04
Disbursement
Tuition goes directly to EPFL; living costs to your account or forex card.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Lenders fund the cost of attendance minus margin money. For EPFL that usually means ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh, depending on savings and scholarships.
Often yes, from NBFCs and private banks, if the co-applicant's income is steady and the university is on the lender's list.
About ₹71,516 a month over 10 years at 10.5%, after the moratorium.
Yes — most lenders fund tuition, living costs (about CHF 25,000 a year), travel and insurance, within the overall limit.
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