New exchange students

Key dates for your academic start – spring 2020/21
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 Spring semester: March 5th 2021.
For any academic query, please contact the academic exchange advisor of your section.
Prepare for your arrival

From February 1st to February 12th 2021
(registration from November 15th to December 11th 2020)
2 weeks of online intensive French classes before the start of the academic year

You will find in our booklet “Welcome to EPFL” (pdf) information and contacts of the main services for students.
Administrative information
After your admission has been confirmed, you will receive your GASPAR account (EPFL username and password) during the winter. 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 per postal mail 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.
Immigration formalities
Housing
Insurance
Financing your studies
Special study arrangements
Contact
Student Services Desk
+41 21 693 43 45
EPFL VPE-DAF
BP 1229 (bâtiment BP)
Station 16
CH – 1015 Lausanne