Overview
Education
The program focuses on innovative methodologies to synthesize, analyze, and control cyber-physical systems of increasing complexity finding application in a variety of domains, including health, built and natural environment, mobility, energy, pedagogy, human-machine interaction, and manufacturing.
Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne gain in-depth knowledge and competences in their specific research area as well as a solid background in system-oriented science and engineering.
You look to...
- share, develop and realize innovative ideas in Robotics, working with a team of world-class experts
- share and develop ideas for production methodology that respect environmental and energy resources by interacting with fully experienced shop floor engineers
- share, develop and construct innovative medical instruments to enhance patient comfort.
... we then have common dreams, ambitions and concerns.
Programme Structure
The main research topics include:
- Industrial and medical robotics, micro- and nanorobotics
- Micro-engineering, micromachines and precision instrumentation
- Integrated sensors and actuators
- Dynamic and mechatronic systems
- Autonomous, evolving and adaptive systems
- Identification, control and optimization of complex dynamic systems
- Software development methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- yearly deadlines of April 15 and December 15
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Robotics Information SystemsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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
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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