Education and Science Outreach
Our initiatives are designed to provide high-school students who would like to attend EPFL with the advice and assistance they need so that they can begin their studies under the best possible conditions. These initiatives include information sessions and joint programs with high schools and other institutions. We also put on a wide range of academic and non-academic events to inform the broader public about recent advancements in science and technology – and to stimulate teenagers’ interest in fields like math, computer science, life science and engineering.
Events open to the public
We hold a variety of events where anyone interested in science can learn about the technology that EPFL is developing to address key societal challenges.
Schoolchildren aged 7–16
Our Science Outreach Department holds numerous extracurricular activities on EPFL’s campus and in other Swiss cities.
Primary- and secondary-school classes
Our Science Outreach Department offers a range of activities linked to subjects taught in Swiss primary and secondary schools in order to introduce schoolchildren to EPFL and the fields of science and engineering.
High schools–EPFL Interface
Collaboration between high school teachers and EPFL is essential to build strong links between institutions, ensure effective coordination of curricula, and facilitate students’ transition from high school to EPFL. The Education Outreach Department (SPE) is responsible for sustaining and developing these exchanges in various forms.
High school students
One of the missions of our Education Outreach Department is to promote EPFL degree programs, anchor our School’s positioning and build awareness about the many opportunities we offer that contribute to the quality and breadth of our students’ education.
Key stakeholders
Education Outreach Department
Orientation tools and guidance for high-school students in their choice of a study program, Interface with schools and institutions. [email protected]
Science Outreach Department
Get more information about our science- and technology-oriented outreach events for young people and the general public. [email protected]
Euler Course
EPFL’s Euler Course is designed to help junior-high and high-school students across French-speaking Switzerland with a high aptitude in mathematics fulfill their potential. [email protected]