Overview

Advanced Manufacturing at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is diverse, multiscale and multidisciplinary. It requires fundamental knowledge in materials, solid and fluid mechanics, surface and interface science, multiscale modeling, process and system engineering.

Features

More specialized topics include control system theory, production flow optimization, micro- and nano-fabrication, laser processing, metrology, additive and subtractive 3D manufacturing, assembly and joining processes, sustainability and cost analysis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advanced micro-/nano- manufacturing

Design of experiments

Selected topics in advanced manufacturing

Advances in Contact Mechanics

Laser Materials Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Production and Manufacturing Engineering

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

If you already applied once to our EDAM PhD program and wish to apply again, you absolutely must write a letter (in addition to and other than the requested statement of objectives) to give the commission convincing reasons why they should reconsider your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

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

Lausanne

Switzerland

1609 - 1979 CHF / month

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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