School of Computer and Communication Sciences

Our School is one of the main European centers for education and research in the field of computing.

We take pride in educating students at all levels in the exciting and world-changing fields of science and technology, performing research that drives forward the boundaries of knowledge, as well as fostering the commercial use of our research and the entrepreneurial spirit of our faculty and students.

The artifacts and software of the technology revolution have changed peoples’ lives in countless ways over the past half century. And, this revolution is not over! The intellectual accomplishments of computer science are diffusing into many other disciplines, changing the way that researchers, practitioners, and people in general see their world and conceive of solutions. We are proud and happy to be at the center of these revolutions.

Education

We offer a bachelor program in Computer Science and one in Communications. We also offer four master’s programs: Computer Science, Communications, Data Science and Cyber Security.

Research

Research in IC spans a broad range of topics. Our faculty members are world leaders in many of these areas, and our PhD students go on to successful careers in academia and industry throughout Switzerland and the world.

Innovation

Our school works closely with industry, both in Switzerland and throughout the world, to lend our expertise to solve challenging problems and to bring new ideas from our labs into innovative products.

What’s new?

Christoph Aeschlimann, diplômé EPFL en Informatique, a été nommé cette année Directeur Général de Swisscom. © 2022 EPFL

"Students can apply the theory to real-world problems"

29.09.22EPFL

Christoph Aeschlimann, a computer science graduate from EPFL, was recently appointed CEO of Swisscom – another step in a successful career marked by a number of senior management positions in Switzerland. Aeschlimann, who will receive an EPFL Alumni Award at the 2022 Magistrale graduation ceremony, spoke with us about the growing role that digital technology is playing in our everyday lives and about how Swisscom, the country’s biggest telecom operator, is helping to shape the digital transformation.

Awarding of masters in computer science and communication systems © Alia Gachassin / EPFL 2022

Where Are They Now?

27.09.22EPFL

As different Schools across EPFL celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2022, the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) and the School of Life Sciences (SV) have launched a new video series showcasing global alumni achievements.

The BamX Pavilion as showcased in the SG Hall. © EPFL / Emmanuel Barraud

Age-old technique enhanced by computer modeling

22.09.22Research

A joint project between EPFL’s Geometric Computing Laboratory and a British artist has resulted in an impressive structure made out of woven bamboo. It will be on display at the SG building on EPFL’s Lausanne campus from 22 to 29 September.

Spotlight

Dr. Giovanni De Micheli Honored with 2022 Phil Kaufman Award Presented by ESD Alliance and IEEE CEDA for his extensive contributions to electronic design automation.