Master

Are you a motivated student with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, electricity, computer science or in a similar field? Are you good at solving problems and are looking for a varied program in an international environment? Then this program is for you!

Students who are enrolled in a 5-year program (e.g., Diplom in Germany or Austria, master program in Sweden, and so on) can apply to the master program at the EPFL IC after their third year if their marks after the first two years (e.g., Vordiplom in Germany) show excellence and motivation.

Students with strong research interests and who have finished or are currently finishing a 4-year bachelor with outstanding results may be eligible directly to the PhD program. See our doctoral program website for more information.

Master’s program
We offer many optional courses, the possibility to take a specialization which allows you to study a particular field of Computer Science, and carry out a 6 month internship – either within a company or a research labaoratory.
The comprehensive program consists of a minimum of 120 ECTS credits. This program gives you the option to take either a specialization or a minor.
Specializations
Foundations of software; Data analytics; Signal, images and interfaces; Cyber Security; Networking and mobility; Computer engineering; Wireless communications; Computer science theory; Internet information systems et Software systems.
Minor
A minor allows you to combine your studies in computer science with a subject in some other field.

Computer Science
Communication Systems
Data Science
Cyber Security

IN PRACTICE

Application

Are you all set on the admission criteria and woud like to apply for one of our programs?

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Registrar’s office

Do you have any questions about registrations, your studies, mobility options or official documents you may need?

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Research Scholars MSc program

The Research Scholars program is a highly competitive program that offers a unique research experience to masters students.

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Internships in industry

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Mandatory internships during the Masters programs aims to immerse students in industry and a professional environment. Through this experience, students are able to familiarize themselves with business processes and acquire essential skills.

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Minors

In order to pursue a particular aspect of your studies or to specialize in conjunction with another section at EPFL, as a student you can choose a secondary field of study and earn a minor degree, in addition to your master’s studies.

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Main prerequisite program

To help you choose your courses, here’s a list of the main prerequisites.

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While studying

Here you’ll find important information for the progress of your studies according to your curriculum.

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Semester project

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Master projects

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Specializations

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Contact


The Master’s secretariat is your point of contact for your requests.

Mornings: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 › 12:00

Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 14:00 › 16:00

Antonella Veltro (IN), Carole Dauphin (SC/DS), Khadidja Zrelli (Cyber) 

Office : INN 111 

Deputy Head of the Bachelor and Master programs Sylviane Dal Mas

Computer Science and Cyber Security programs Director Mark Pauly

Communication Systems and Data Science programs Director Michael C. Gastpar

School of Computer and Communication Sciences IC
EPFL IC SIN-GE/SSC-GE
Building INN
Station 14
CH-1015 Lausanne