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    Lausanne, CHMScIn-person2 years
    CHF 8,760.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    23%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    308
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    CHF 150.00
    App fee

    Mechanical Engineering at EPFL is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Lausanne, CH. Tuition is CHF 8,760.

    About the program

    The program develops competences in fluid and solid mechanics, biomechanics, automation, production systems, and energy-related topics, with specializations in areas such as fluid mechanics, automatic and systems, design and production, thermal sciences, mechanics of solids and structures, biomechanics, and urban systems. It includes coursework, a semester project, and a master thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English language certificates (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) are welcome but not required. EPFL strongly recommends language level C1.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English language certificates (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) are welcome but not required. EPFL strongly recommends language level C1.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    6 months job-seeker permit (Switzerland)

    CHF 85,800.00
    Avg starting salary
    CHF 25,219.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Mechanical Engineering at EPFL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Mechanical Engineering at EPFL is CHF 8,760 across 120 required credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering at EPFL online or in-person?
    Mechanical Engineering at EPFL is offered in-person.
    How long does Mechanical Engineering at EPFL take to complete?
    Mechanical Engineering at EPFL is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is Mechanical Engineering at EPFL?
    Mechanical Engineering at EPFL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 23%.
    How large is the Mechanical Engineering at EPFL cohort?
    Mechanical Engineering at EPFL typically enrolls around 308 students per cohort.