Overview
About the program
The ambition of the program is to cover the theoretical formulation (functional, variational and differential), the numerical simulation (space, time and matter discretisations) and the experimental identification (heterogenous/anisotropic material testing, optical diagnostic techniques, signal processing) of relevant mechanics problems.
On the theoretical side, contemporary multiscale models (hierarchical, reduced, …) and correlated micro-macro scale bridging methods (homogeneisation, …) are emphasized in several courses and proposed as thesis subjects.
The objective of the Mechanics program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is to form highly knowledgeable and innovative research scientists in the modern aspects of continuum mechanics.
Programme Structure
The main fields of research in the doctoral program in Mechanics are:- Biomechanics
- Geomechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
EDME application deadlines:
- 15th April
- 15th December
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Mechanical Engineering View 8 other PhDs in Physics 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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General requirements
Requested information:
- your personal details
- your academic background
- the doctoral program you wish to apply to
- the contact details of three referees
- 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
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