EPFL

EPFL, short for École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is a public research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, alongside ETH Zurich, and is renowned for science and engineering education and research. The institution traces its origins to the 19th century and was reorganized as EPFL in 1969, funded by the Swiss Confederation. Since then it has grown into a leading center for technology, life sciences, and interdisciplinary research.

The campus sits primarily in the Lausanne area and includes several facilities designed for teaching and research. EPFL's academic structure comprises several schools and research institutes focused on architecture, civil engineering, computer science and communication, microengineering, life sciences, and basic sciences, as well as numerous interdisciplinary centers.

Education and research: EPFL awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It is known for its research output, collaboration with industry and startups, and its facilities such as the Rolex Learning Center and the EPFL Innovation Park.

Global standing and impact: Through international partnerships and participation in European and global research projects, EPFL contributes to science and technology development. It hosts and participates in collaborations with industry and academia and maintains a role in fields such as robotics, nanoscale engineering, environmental sciences, and computational research.