City guide
Lausanne: studying in Switzerland
Verified information about Lausanne in Switzerland and the universities located there.
Verified facts about Lausanne
- Home of EPFL and UNIL.
- UNIL basic budget about CHF 2,050 per month.
Universities in Lausanne
EPFL (Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne)
Lausanne · Public
Tuition CHF 730 per semester, tripled to CHF 2,190 from autumn 2025 for foreign nationals who move to Switzerland to study; total invoice CHF 2,240 (incl. AGEPoly 25, sports 16, social fund 9). Index-adjusted every four years from 2029.
University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Lausanne · Public
CHF 580 per semester (course, exam and semester fee) for bachelor, master and EFLE; CHF 200 administrative fee for foreign bachelor applicants.
Vaud University of Teacher Education
Lausanne · Public
Most common figure reported on the Swiss national programme portal for this institution's English-available programmes (period/category as stated by the institution): CHF 633.- /semestre. Figures differ by programme and student category; confirm on the programme page.
Cost information for Switzerland
The information below is not specific to Lausanne; it applies to Switzerland as a whole.
- Monthly living cost (country-level)
- ETH recommends CHF 20,000-26,000 per year for Zurich; UZH advises at least CHF 2,200 per month; UNIL estimates about CHF 2,050 per month; Basel-Stadt migration refers to CHF 2,000 per month; ETH lists fixed costs from CHF 1,790 per month. Shared room in Zurich CHF 800-1,000.Source
- Accommodation (country-level)
- ETH has no residences; WOKO cooperative serves ETH/UZH students; shared rooms CHF 800-1,000 in Zurich. Other cities not verified.Source
Let us plan the right path for your goals
In a free initial consultation we review your profile, budget and goals, and narrow down the countries and universities that fit you.
Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.