Overview

About the program

Photonics is the science and technology of harnessing light. We have world-leading research laboratories in photonics that are addressing important challenges of our society in health, energy, information technology, security, safety and environment.

The Photonics program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne includes courses on the science of photonics and optics as well as a broad choice of engineering-related topics on the applications of photonics. On the campus, there are continuous seminars and international events to network with pioneering scientists and companies.

Programme Structure

We cover a broad diversity of cutting-edge research topics including:

Applied photonics
Bioimaging
Biophotonics
Fiber optics
Metamaterials
Nanophotonics
Optoelectronics
Optofluidics
Optomechanics
Photovoltaics
Quantum optics
Plasmonics
Ultrafast optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application deadlines are April 15 and December 15 of each year

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 8 other PhDs in Physics 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

You will be asked to upload a pdf version of the following documents:

Official transcripts of diplomas and grades from all academic institutions of higher education you list in your application (after and not including high-school)
Certified translations of diplomas and grades into English if not originally in French, German, Italian or English
Statement of objectives
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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Photonics.

Available Scholarships

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