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

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Computer Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Computer Sciences 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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100

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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 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

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 Computer and Communication Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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