Outgoing
International Exchange Program

EXCHANGE CHOICES

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Year of Study
during Exchange
  • 4Y - Yr 3
  • 4Y - Yr 4
Major BCB / BIBU / BIOT / BISC / CHEM / DASC / DSCT / MAEC / MATH / OST / PHYS / AIS
Exchange Term Fall, Spring
Special Term Periods Yes

Fall: 

Lectures: Mid Sep - Mid Dec

Exam Session: Mid Jan - Early Feb

Spring: 

Lectures: Mid Feb - Late May

Exam Session: Mid Jun - Early July

CGA Requirements Nil
Language Requirements Others

A sound knowledge of French is strongly recommended (required level) for an exchange at the EPFL.

(CEFR C1 / DSLCF / TCF 5 / DALF C1)

(Students are not required to submit any French Certificate)

- At the Bachelor level, courses are mainly taught in French. Nevertheless, some programs offer many courses in English.

- At the Master level, courses are mainly taught in English, although some programs have a large offer of courses taught in French (for example in Architecture or Civil Engineering).

Time Accepting Applications
  • Fall: By 30 Nov
  • Spring: By 30 Apr
Credit System Used ECTS

- Credit load per semester: 20-30 ECTS 

- Course Restrictions: Courses in Management of Technology and Financial Engineering are restricted and only possible under special request.

- Course Restrictions/ Courses in English: https://www.epfl.ch/education/international/en/coming-to-epfl/semester-c...

Information Sheet

Testimonials

'Staying at DTU for exchange is definitely one of the best choices I have made in my university study. Apart from living in a completely different environment and tackling with new challenges every day, I have been inspired by the people around. All these have a huge impact on my personal development and helped me develop a positive attitude towards life. 'Life is an adventure with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy.' I am really thankful that I have met great companions during exchange!'

LAI Ka Wing, Chemistry, Spring 2017
from Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

'The exchange experience was fruitful and inspiring. First of all, I got to learn more about the American way of college education and improved my academic speaking skills. Second, by putting myself into the new culture, I made interesting friends and had fun together. Third, it prepared me for future graduate study in the USA: independence, time management, transportation, tipping etiquette, etc. It is definitely a precious opportunity to join the exchange program and explore the world!'

BAI Xue, Mathematics and Economics, Spring 2017
from Columbia University, USA

'This five-month exchange has become one of the integral parts of my university life! I have developed a strong sense of belonging in this spacious campus as well as in this fabulous country with a beautiful natural environment surrounding by. The friendliness, kindness and the affectionateness of the people there have made my heart melt, that they were definitely wonderful and have filled my life with colours. I could get help easily from the amiable professors when I faced obstacles in my study. This valuable and irreplaceable exchange experience have shaped me to a brand new person and to be more mature. I can tell you that Taiwan is the origin of love that I have no doubts to love this place and the great people I met there!'

CHEUNG Kam Tim, Biological Science, Spring 2017
from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan