Facts
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Data as a mirror of an institution
Data can often be more revealing than long speeches. They allow us to understand an institution through its multiple facets, whether it be its missions, its operations, its organisation or its achievements. EPFL unveils itself through its data and the key figures that define it, revealing general statistics as well as some unknown angles. For EPFL, the transparency of its data is also a communication channel to reflect its identity, evolution, and dynamism.
This site presents EPFL’s institutional data. You will find the raw data of the institution’s key indicators, and you can explore their trend. You will also find thematic overviews reflecting EPFL’s actions in critical areas, as well as the impact of an academic institution on its environment and its role in society.
Discover our School’s main achievements in numbers
Consultez les statistiques plus détaillées relatives à l’éducation, la recherche, l’innovation, les finances, le personnel et les rankings de l’Institution.
A network of interconnected academic data instantly accessible in a single place.
Data stories
Diversity at EPFL
Since 2019, EPFL has been offering at least 40% of vacant faculty positions to women. The evolution is slow: at the current rate, women will make up 30% of faculty members in 2027.
Monitoring the non-association to Horizon Europe
Monitoring the consequences for EPFL of the non-association to Horizon Europe
EPFL’s Economic Impact
What is the economic impact of EPFL activities? For the year 2021, EPFL is estimated to have had an impact of over CHF 5.8 billion on the Swiss economy, despite the covid pandemic.