Doctorate

EPFL’s excellence in manifold research fields, as evidenced by its top academic rankings, means that it is an outstanding place for doctoral students to interact with internationally renowned researchers and to work in over 350 laboratories equipped with cutting-edge facilities.
Prof. Pierre Vandergheynst

EPFL is one of the world’s most dynamic and reputed institutes of science and technology. In the heart of Europe, it offers a combination of excitement, excellence, inspiring education, and outstanding facilities for research. Its doctoral school is organized into 20 doctoral programs, each covering a well-established discipline or one of today’s interdisciplinary research areas. They form vibrant scientific communities that energize the exchange of scientific ideas and progress.

Prof. Pierre Vandergheynst, Vice President for Education
Doctoral Students

WomenMen

621

1521

Country of origin

SwitzerlandEuropeWorld

20%

50%

30%

Degrees

Delivered in 2017

 431

Career

  = Academia  = Industry
 

   35%

 

   65%

Doctoral studies at EPFL

Doctoral studies stucture

An EPFL PhD is typically obtained after four years of study devoted to an original and independent scientific research project.

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Doctoral programs

EPFL’s Doctoral School is organized into 21 doctoral programs

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Meet EPFL representatives

EPFL regularly takes part in events and information sessions throughout the world

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Doctoral School Survey III (2018) – Your participation is required!

— The Doctoral School is carrying out a study on doctoral candidates’ expectations and experiences doing a PhD at EPFL.

EPFL's Doctoral School celebrates 15 years of awarding PhDs

— Anyone who wishes to do a PhD at EPFL must enroll in the Doctoral School. EPFL is the only university in Switzerland with this system, which has improved the recruitment process and enhanced the level of support provided to students.

A brand new training offer for EPFL PhD students

— Following a survey sent to all EPFL PhD students about their habits and needs regarding information tracking and scientific literature citing, EPFL Library adapts its training offer.

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