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School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC): 1 Computer Science programs for 2027/28 are coming soon. A personalised route opens once the approved admission rules are published.

University website#37 in Europe's top 100View requirements
DESTINATIONSwitzerland

Lausanne

STUDY PROGRAMNot selected

1 programs listed for 2027/28

DATA STATUSRules not published yet

Status checked 30 Oct 2026

#37

EUROPE'S TOP 100

Rank 37 of 100 in Europe

1,126 papers among the 10% most cited (CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025, 2020–2023). Bachelor's admission facts for a non-EU applicant, each from an official page. Reference only: not a verified route.

Computer science bachelor
Bachelor in Computer Science · Common first year with Communication Systems. · The checked page does not state the teaching language; see the country rule below.
How to applyCountry rule
Directly to the university online
Deadline
Mid-November to 30 April for September entry; documents by 10 July
School certificateCountry rule
Requirements for each country's school certificate are listed by swissuniversities; some certificates need an entrance or supplementary exam (ECUS).
Language
Taught mainly in French; a French certificate is required unless you were educated in French
Tuition (non-EU)
CHF 2,190 per semester for foreign students who move to Switzerland to study (CHF 730 for Swiss)

Some programmes limit first-year places; CHF 150 application fee for foreign diplomas.

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APPLICATION ROUTE

Admission requirements

Rules not published yet

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EPFLSchool of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) · Lausanne
Rules not published yet

Bachelor's · Computer Science · 2027/28

  • Computer Science (French-taught first year)Computer Science

The checked page does not state the 2027/28 rules for this programme, so DocRoute shows the latest published rules for orientation only. No personalised route or checklist, and residence steps for this country are not covered yet. EPFL updates its country-specific list once a year in December.

Last year's rules (2026/27), for orientation

These are not the rules for 2027/28. They often change little from year to year, but dates, thresholds and fees can change. Check the 2027/28 rules before you apply; DocRoute will replace this block once they are approved and checked. EPFL bachelor admission pages (no year stated) and EPFL's tuition page.

Application deadline
Mid-November to 30 April for the September start; documents in two steps (30 April and 10 July). Fee CHF 150 for foreign certificates.
Selection
EU/EFTA certificates: mathematics and physics studied and examined at the highest level available, final grades in both and the general average at least 80% of the maximum; then admission within available places, ranked by the general average. First-year cap of 3,000 students from 2025 for at least four years.
Language
French B2 required (C1 recommended); attest it on application if you did not study French at school.
Tuition
CHF 2,190 a semester for foreign students who move to Switzerland to study (from autumn 2025; invoice CHF 2,240).
  • Computer Science (French-taught first year)Shared first year with Communication Systems; section chosen at the end of year one.
01 · 2026/27, for orientation

Application documents

  • Online form mid-November – 30 April: ID, photo, last two years' grade sheets, French certificate.
  • By 10 July: school-leaving certificate and final grades.
  • CHF 150 fee.
02 · 2026/27, for orientation

Entrance requirements

  • Maths and physics at the highest level, each and the general average at least 80%.
  • Ranking by general average within the places; French B2.
03 · 2026/27, for orientation

After admission

  • Tuition CHF 2,190 a semester.
  • Swiss student residence permit (not covered by DocRoute).