Overview
Features
With roughly sixty faculty members affiliated with the program, Computer and Communication Sciences at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is one of the largest and most competitive doctoral programs on campus.
With a rich intellectual environment, a working culture and resources only matched by the highest-rated academic institutions, and geographically located in the breathtaking Lake Geneva region, our program targets training bright minds to be the research and industrial leaders of the information technology revolution.
We have an award-winning and internationally recognized faculty targeting broad research areas, and working closely with top international research organizations. We have a strong track record of employment and placement on a global scale whether it is R&D in industry or academia, and many of our students are leaders and founders of startups.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:- Algorithms & Theoretical Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Computer Architecture & Integrated Systems
- Data Management & Information Retrieval
- Digital Education
- Distributed Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information & Communication Theory
- Natural Language Processing
- Operating Systems & Networks
- Programming Languages & Formal Methods
- Security & Privacy
- Signal & Image Processing
- Visual Computing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Applications must be submitted prior to December 15.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies Computer Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- At the time of enrolment with this doctoral program, an applicant should have a four or five-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a rigorous background in computer science, communication systems, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics and/or related fields.
Requested information:
- your personal details
- your academic background
- the doctoral program you wish to apply to
- the contact details of three referees
PDF documents to upload, written or translated into English, French, German or Italian:
- scans of your diplomas and grades from all academic institutions of higher education listed in your application (after and not including high-school)
- statement of objectives
- copy of your passport or official identity document
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased 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
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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