New exchange students

Information session

You will receive the videos of the online information session per e-mail before the beginning of the semester.

Welcome Day

17th September 2021

The mandatory Welcome Day allows you to explore the campus and learn more about EPFL.

Start of classes

Classes start on Tuesday 21st September 2021

(Monday 20th September is a bank holiday)

Your first academic obligations

At the start of each semester, you should validate your personal and academic details in the Academic Registration Form, using the “FRAC” tab on your secure IS-Academia student portal.

Once you have validated your personal details, your enrolment certificate (PDF) will be available in the “personal details” tab.

At the beginning of the semester you will have to indicate the courses/projects that you follow on the “Course Registration” tab. An email will notify you as soon as registrations open. Registration deadline for the autumn semester: October 1st, 2021.

For any academic query, please contact the academic exchange advisor of your section.

Prepare for your arrival

How to deal with culture shock

Discover the Do’s and Don’ts that will help you adjust to your new environment!

Intensive French course (on-campus)

From August 23rd to September 10th, 2021

(registration from June 1st to July 20th, 2021)

3 weeks of intensive French classes before the start of the academic year

ESN

ESN EPFL is a student association whose purpose is to help international and exchange students in Lausanne make the best of their stay in Switzerland.

Booklet “Welcome to EPFL”

You will find in our booklet “Welcome to EPFL” (pdf) information and contacts of the main services for students. 

Get your school year off to a good start

Find out everything you need to know to start your studies by following Laure and Raphaël!

Administrative information

During summer, after your admission has been confirmed, you will receive your GASPAR account (EPFL username and password). It enables you to access secured EPFL services, such as your personal mailbox, the Moodle platform, etc. Find out more at “Resources for students“.

You will receive your student card at the beginning of the semester. If you are staying for more than one semester, this card must be updated in a CAMIPRO terminal at the start of your second semester. It allows you to enjoy various services and advantages.

Rulebooks and study plans by section can be found on our website. You may also find legal documents related to study regulations at EPFL on the Polylex portal.