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Other names:
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Contact: +41 21 6931111
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
3.97 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)was founded 145 years ago and has provided since, thousands of engineers, architects and researchers who have contributed their skills towards the technological development in Switzerland.
90% of students recommend
108 reviews
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne review by Gonzalo
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Room in a studenthouse
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: In another studenthouse
Why? I would go to a different studenthouse, with bigger rooms and more facilities.
Personal comments:
The exchange office there works pretty well, they gave me much more help than on my origin university. The main problem is that there is no campus, and therefore most of the accomodation places are far from the university. There are some very nice appartments but it is difficult to find a place if you are not going to stay a whole year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
Lausanne is not exactly a This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Try to get in touch with the assistants everytime you need it, because they are quite accessible, much more than professors. Be prepared to plenty of projects and exercises throgouhout the course.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
They should try to promote more the interaction with local students, the contact is quite reduced, and the system does not help at all. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
In Lausanne they speak French, but you have not too many problems speaking English in many situations. Anyhow, I recommend to everyone coming to do an effort and to learn French, it will make your life much more easier, and you can learn it for free at the university. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings A private grant Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Because the level of life is much more higher than in my country (most of the prices are twice or three times higher). Besides, when you are in another place you spend quite a lot of money travelling and hanging around. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
The main problem is the health insurance. Health insurance is private and is mandatory to have one (which is pretty expensive). But if you are going to stay less than a year, you can maybe try to validate the insurance you have in your home country, saving more than 100 CHF per month. Also, if you are student and under 25, metro/bus monthly ticket is cheaper. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is a great university, with lots of money and facilities. There is a lot of reknown professors, and in most of the laboratories English is the official language. And if you like skiing, Switzerland is your paradise:) FINAL COMMENTS
It is a good place to learn/improve your French, and also to relax from time to time (life is rather calm). If you pretend to travel quite often around Switzerland, don't forget to buy the card "demi-tarif" (150 CHF a year), so that you only pay the half of the train ticket price, and maybe also the card "Voie 7" (90 CHF),which allows you to travel after 7 PM until the end of the service without paying the train. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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