EPFL’s pension fund is managed by PUBLICA, the Swiss federal pension institution. It offers comprehensive and flexible coverage to staff members, with attractive plans, online access to personal data, and customizable retirement options.
PUBLICA is a collective pension institution under public law that manages the pension fund for the ETH Domain. It covers over 21,000 active insured members and 6,000 pension recipients.
Objective
- Ensure income after retirement (2nd pillar)
- Provide protection in case of disability or death
How it works
- Automatic affiliation as soon as the contract exceeds 3 months and the annual salary is ≥ CHF 22,680
- Contributions are shared: 1/3 by the employee and 2/3 by the employer
- The insured salary is calculated based on the gross annual salary, minus a coordination deduction of 30%, capped at CHF 26,460 (2025)
Advantages of the pension plans
- Entry into the savings plan from age 22
- Employer contributes 2/3
- Savings contributions exceed the legal minimum (LPP)
- No cap on the insured salary
- Flexible supplementary savings plans
- Retirement possible as a lump sum and/or lifelong pension
→ Specific information for EPFL staff
Access and Management
Go to the MyPublica portal to:
- View your personal data
- Simulate your retirement
- Make buy-ins or early withdrawals
Publica Contacts:
- [email protected] (for insured persons A – J)
- [email protected] for insured persons K – Z)
Internal contacts regarding pension issues: