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🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland · Public
EPFL Fees for Indian Students
EPFL (Lausanne) is known for Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. Below: tuition, living costs in Lausanne & Geneva, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh
- Tuition CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year
- Intakes: September (main)
- Typical loan ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh
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How much does EPFL cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at EPFL costs about ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year, living costs of about CHF 25,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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EPFL at a glance
- Location
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne
- Tuition (international)
- CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year
- Fee note
- Low public fees; EPFL raised fees for international students from 2025–26 — check the current semester fee
- Living costs used
- CHF 25,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays
- After graduation
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
- Official website
- epfl.ch
Fee breakdown
EPFL cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at CHF 1 ≈ ₹115. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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EPFL vs similar universities in Switzerland
The 5 closest by total cost; 3 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Lausanne & Geneva
International organisations, hospitality and research. A room in shared housing usually costs CHF 850 – CHF 1,400 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CHF 21,700 – CHF 28,300.
For the cost table we use CHF 25,000 a year — planning figure for Lausanne & Geneva: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays.
Funding
How Indian students fund EPFL
Typical loan: ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh. EMIs on a ₹53 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to EPFL for the September 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at EPFL and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on EPFL's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the National (type D) visa and cantonal residence permit: apply at the Swiss visa application centre with your admission letter.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year for international students (low public fees; EPFL raised fees for international students from 2025–26 — check the current semester fee). With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh.
At CHF 1 ≈ ₹115, a year's tuition is about ₹1.7 lakh – ₹5.2 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 5 universities closest to it in cost, 3 cost less in total and 2 cost more. EPFL's tuition is above the middle of our Switzerland list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 15 hours a week during term (after the first 6 months); full-time in holidays. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹44 lakh – ₹64 lakh.
September (main), February (selected programs). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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