Overview

About the program

The chemical sciences are of vital importance in the modern world, and the research undertaken in our Institute spans fundamental studies in theoretical chemistry and biochemistry to applications in devices and engineering. This doctoral program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is offered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Chemical Engineering
Computational Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Renewable Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications must be fully submitted prior to the given deadlines January 15th, April 30th and September 15th.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Chemistry View 5 other PhDs in Chemistry in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

At the time of enrollment with this doctoral program, an applicant should have a four or five-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with background in Chemistry or Chemical engineering.
Grade records from all attended universities. Scanned transcripts must include all grade records and the grading scale used by the institution.
Diplomas (as far as already available) or an official attestation issued by your registrar’s office stating that you are in their undergraduate or graduate program, and when your degree certificate is expected to be issued.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of Purpose
Three letters of recommendation
A copy of your passport or official identity document showing your name in full.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months.

EPFL doctoral students are usually enrolled with a dual status as employees of the school.
CHF 1500 doctoral tax charged at the completion of the studies.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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