Masters Programs 2010

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masters

programs3 FOREWORD 4 ABOUT EPFL 6 RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

8 STRUCTURE OF STUDIES 10 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

13ARCHITECTURE

14CIVIL ENGINEERING

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ENVIRONmENTAL

SCIENCES AND

ENGINEERING

17mECHANICA

ENGINEERIN

20ELECTRICAL AND

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

19mATERIALS SCIENCE

AND ENGINEERING 21COmmUNICATION

SYSTEmS

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APPLIED

PHYSICS

33LIFE SCIENCES

AND TECHNOLOGY

18mICROENGINEERING

24mATHEmATICS

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ENGINEERING

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TECHNOLOGY AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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AND BIOLOGICAL

CHEmISTRY

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ENGINEER

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mATHEmATICS

29CHEmICALAND BIOCHEmICAL

ENGINEERING

30COmPUTATIONAL

SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING

32BIOENGINEERING

stretch your mind


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mastersprograms3 FOREWORD 4 ABOUT EPFL 6 RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

8 STRUCTURE OF STUDIES 10 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

13ARCHITECTURE

14CIVIL ENGINEERING

15

ENVIRONmENTAL

SCIENCES ANDENGINEERING

17mECHANICAENGINEERIN

20ELECTRICAL ANDELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

19mATERIALS SCIENCEAND ENGINEERING 21

COmmUNICATIONSYSTEmS

26PHYSICSANDAPPLIEDPHYSICS

33LIFE SCIENCESAND TECHNOLOGY

18mICROENGINEERING

24mATHEmATICS

27

NUCLEAR

ENGINEERING

34mANAGEmENT,TECHNOLOGY ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP

22COmPUTER SCIENCE

28mOLECULARAND BIOLOGICALCHEmISTRY

35FINANCIALENGINEER

25APPLIEDmATHEmATICS

29CHEmICALAND BIOCHEmICALENGINEERING

30COmPUTATIONALSCIENCE ANDENGINEERING

32BIOENGINEERING


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the spirit of the future.

What would the society o the uture look like without sciences thatare able to anticipate and react rapidly to intellectual and technologicalchallenges? What will sustain it without talented and responsible engineers,capable o both rigor and creativity ? These are the issues to which we wishto make a signifcant contribution. The Ecole Polytechnique Fdrale de

Lausanne is a world-class institution, consistently in the top 20 in mostscientifc and technical rankings but this is not the whole story. Our school,which has existed in its current orm since 1969, blends its recently establishedhistory with a long tradition o Swiss excellence.

Today, EPFL is a campus with more than 7,500 students albeit on a humanscale and a high-tech institution with a reputation or basic research,as well as or its contribution to the great scientifc and environmentaladventures o tomorrow. We beneft rom a special kind o environment.That o Lake Geneva, one o the most cosmopolitan areas in Europe, onwhose shore stands our main campus. And an entrepreneurial dynamic,exemplifed by the 20 or so start-up directors, students, graduates andyoung scientists, who each year launch their companies on to the market.No better example o this than Daniel Borel, the ormer graduate o EPFL

who created Logitech the giant o the computing mouse more than 30years ago. And fnally, a spirit o openness, expressed by the magic waveso our agship building, the Rolex Learning Center : a new kind o libraryand living space or our students who come rom all over the world.An astonishing space where it eels good to work and socialize, andwhich stimulates the imagination.

This is just as well. Because youre going to need your creativity, as muchto complete your Master studies reputed as being demanding as tomake a good start to your proessional lie. Our teachers, who spendtheir time between their laboratories and lectures, are there to help youin this respect. Numerous services are at your disposal including valuablecoaching and advice programs. With your frst diploma in hand, you havean opportunity to build your uture. I you see EPFL as the next destination

or your Master studies, you can be assured that, in choosing Lausanneover other renowned destinations across the world, you are opting or avery particular philosophy, marked by uturism and humanism. A youthulspirit within a secular tradition.

foreword

Patrick Aebischer

President o the EPFL


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a stunning campus.

COLE POLTECNIE FDRALE DE LASANNE (EPFL)

IS A PRESTIGIOS INSTITTE OF TECNOLOG, LOCATED

IN FLL IEW OF TE ALPS ON TE NORT SIDE OF LAE

GENEA, ONE OF EROPES MOST BEATIFL SPOTS. FROM

ITS FONDATION IN 1853, EPFL AS EOLED INTO AN INTER-

NATIONALL RENOWNED INSTITTION TAT ATTRACTS TE

BEST INTELLECTS IN TE WORLD. WIT STATE-OF-TE-ART

FACILITIES, BRIGT, MOTIATED STDENTS, AND OTSTANDING

FACLT, EPFLS REPTATION AS A TOP-RATE TEACING AND

RESEARC INSTITTION CONTINES TO GROW.

About 12,000 people interact daily on EPFLs campus. For instance,the Rolex Learning Center, EPFLs new library and architectural landmark,oers a unique setting or students to interact, study, and relax ; the sportscenter is ideally situated on the lakeront and oers a wide array o activities ;

the Satellite is a unique bar-club-theater with regular live perormances ;several student associations and clubs bring people together around theiravorite hobbies. Agepoly, the student association o EPFL, sets the pace osocial lie on campus and also helps with the integration o new students.

Lausanne - a students city

Perched on the arc o Lake Geneva, the small, vibrant city o Lausanne is agreat place to live and work. Nearly 25,000 o the citys 135,000 inhabitantsare students. The city center is a thriving creative zone with lively nightlie.Residents enjoy a wide variety o arts, culture and sporting events. Thanksto the metro, the city center is only 11 minutes rom EPFL, ensuring rapidconnections with national and European trains and the Geneva InternationalAirport.

Lake geneva area, a cosmopoLitan environment

International, sophisticated, highly-skilled, cultured, dynamic : these arethe typical adjectives used to describe the population living on the shoreso Lake Geneva, between Geneva and Montreux. An area in the heart oEurope with an extraordinary quality o lie, it oers social peace, politicalstability and access to quality education and healthcare. No wonder it becamehome o a multitude o international organizations such as the N, WPO,CR, CICR, CIO, WTO, WO or the CERN, as well as or many multinationalcompanies. Lake Geneva is an economically dynamic region oeringexcellent proessional and academic career prospects to motivated andambitious young scientists and engineers.

about epfL

epfL facts

7,500 students of which1,800 are doctoral students

320 faculty ebers,900 teachers and educators

111 nationalities represented on capus

250 laboratories

over 100 start-up copanies on capus

language center oeringfree courses in :French, English, Geran, Italian

library with 400,000 volues ;capus-wide online access tonuerous databases and over6,000 scientic journals ; worldwideinterlibrary loan agreeents

7 restaurants and 10 cafeterias

82 sports clubs and activities

78 student exchange agreeentsthroughout the world

eber of university networks :CLUSTER, T.I.m.E., CESAER, WEF-Gulf


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teaching, researchand innovation on

the frontiersof knowLedge


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research,innovation andtechnoLogy

transfer

shining throughout the worLd.

B ALL METRICS SED FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS,

SWITERLAND AS CONSISTENTL REMAINED A GLOBAL

LEADER FOR ITS FOCS AND INESTMENT IN RESEARC

AND EDCATION. EPFL REPRESENTS TE INTESSENCE

OF SWITERLANDS INNOATION FORCES, REFLECTED

DAIL WIT TE RESLTS AND DISTINCTIONS OBTAINED

B ITS RESEARCERS, TE ITALIT OF OME-GROWN

ENTREPRENERS AND IN TE INTERNATIONAL NETWORS

ESTABLISED WIT OTER CENTERS OF ECELLENCE

TROGOT TE WORLD.

scientific activity

EPFL is pursuing an ambitious strategy to oer the ideal conditions orundertaking undamental research on the rontiers o traditional scientifc

disciplines. Multi-disciplinary research projects are encouraged either bycreating new research institutes or by participating in National Centers oCompetence in Research (NCCR) and in international research programs.For instance, EPFL hosts the headquarters o the NCCRs in : Mobile Informationand Communication Systems, Quantum Photonics, Chemical Biology, Robotics

and the Synaptic Bases of Mental Diseases.

This innovative spirit coupled with the excellent inrastructure available hasattracted leading scientists rom around the world to EPFL, and resultedin a spectacular growth o its scientifc output: the number o scientifcpublications was multiplied by 3 during the past 10 years. At the same time,the growth in external fnancing demonstrates the institutional capacityo EPFL to attract projects on a competitive basis. Its no accident thatbetween 2007 and 2010 EPFL was awarded the highest number (24 !)

o competitive unds rom the European Research Council.

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shaping the future through strategic research initiatives

Besides its commitment to developing transdisciplinary research, EPFLplays a key role in coordinating a range o high-profle, high-impactresearch initiatives.

For instance, the The Blue Brain Project is the frst comprehensive attemptto reverse-engineer the mammalian brain in order to understand brainunction and dysunction through detailed simulations. It started with apartnership between IBM and EPFL that had global impacts. The Blue Brain

Project draws computational resources rom a 56 TeraFlops BlueGene/Psupercomputer, using 16,384 processors or its simulation needs. It canperorm simultaneous simulations o up to 100,000 neurons, to connectneurons to orm biologically realistic microcircuits with up to 100 millionsynapses. Advanced visualization capabilities allow to image andanalyze neural microcircuit behavior.

an entrepreneuriaL spirit

Incubators and laboratories or small business and large multinationals,start-ups, investors and management training : EPFLs innovation ecosystemoers companies a ull range o options and an ideal environment to developand grow their business ideas. It is supported through our units : SRI (Service or Industry Relations) EPFLs Technology Transer Oce.

Alliance, the Industry Liaison Program or French-speaking academicinstitutions.

Support or start-up creations provided through the Innogrants. Partnerships with large international companies, including the installation

o corporate R&D activities on EPFLs Innovation Square.

technoLogies with an impact on our Lives

The 3D sound of the future. Christo Faller, a young scientist at theAudiovisual Communications Laboratory at EPFL, has ocused his eortsdeveloping algorithms or technologies that enhance human auditoryperception. e developed a new principle or surround sound coding thatis now applied to the new generation o audio coders, including MP3 Sur-round and the new MPEG Surround standard. Faller continued to developnew technologies or treating audio signals, spawning nearly 20 patents,some o which have been licensed and sold. For instance, he developeda technique or enhancing the MP3 audio ormat, giving this popular audiofle compression ormat an unprecedented level o amplitude and control.This innovative technology has been transerred to the market via theFraunhoer Institute, MP3s inventor, where it is being promoted orinternational standardization.

EPFLs incredible entrepreneurial spirit fnds its origins to the idea-generatingattitude that is cultivated in its students minds right rom the start.Since 1994, an average o 12 start-ups per year were created by EPFLsresearchers and students. Currently, there are over 100 start-up companiesat EPFLs Innovation Square.

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structureof studies

a vision for a fLexibLe and mobiLe education.

EPFL AS CLEARL STATED ITS AMBITION TO BE A SORCE

OF TALENT ON TE INTERNATIONAL SCENE. IT OFFERS

DEMANDING CRRICLA AND WELCOMES STDENTS FROM

TE MOST PRESTIGIOS NIERSITIES IN TE WORLD.

TERE IS NO GENDER, RACE OR SOCIOECONOMIC BARRIER

FOR TE DEELOPMENT OF TALENTED STDENTS.

WIT WORLD-CLASS FACLT, OTSTANDING LEARNING

FACILITIES, ACCESS TO TE RESEARC LABS AND STRONG

INDSTRIAL TIES, EPFL OFFERS A LEARNING EPERIENCE

IN A IGL MOTIATING ENIRONMENT TROG

CORSEWOR, PROECTS AND LABS.

TEACING AT EPFL IS ORGANIED INTO FIE OPEN AND

TRANSDISCIPLINAR SCOOLS PLS TE COLLEGE OF MA-

NAGEMENT OF TECNOLOG AND COLLEGE OF MANITIES.

schooL of architecture, civiL and environmentaL engineering (enac)

Architecture Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering

schooL of engineering (sti)

Mechanical Engineering Microengineering Materials Scienceand Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering

schooL of computer and communication sciences (ic)

Communication Systems Computer Science

schooL of basic sciences (sb)

Mathematics Applied Mathematics Physics Applied Physics Nuclear Engineering Molecular and Biological Chemistry Chemicaland Biochemical Engineering Computational Science and Engineering

schooL of Life sciences (sv)

Bioengineering Lie Sciences and Technology

coLLege of management of technoLogy (cdm)

Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship Financial Engineering

Masters programs consist o 90-120 ETCS credits (1 to 2 years o study).They begin with coursework and culminate in a major fnal research project(Masters thesis). All programs start at the winter term, which is mid-September

o each academic year.

The EPFL has established exchangeprogras with universities aroundthe world, and research is stiulatedby co-operation agreeents with40 countries. EPFL is also an activeeber of several international

acadeic networks dealing priarilywith research and education, such as :

Consortiu Linking Universitiesof Science and Technology forEducation and Research

European University Association


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taiLor-made curricuLa

A Specialization consists o a set o courses allowing students to gain deepknowledge in a specifc sub-domain o their discipline (Major). A Specializationrequires obtaining an additional 30 ECTS credits.

A Minor consists o a group o compulsory and optional courses oeredby one or several sections (disciplines). Disciplinary and transdisciplinaryMinors are designed to add exibility and depth in the education o itsengineers. InterdisciplinaryMinors either tackle a multidisciplinary topic

or oer complementary education to the classical engineering curriculum,thus opening up educational and career perspectives. DisciplinaryMinorsare open to virtually all students and they are designed with the necessaryexibility to match career goals and interests. Students have the optionto choose one o these Minors as a complement to their Major. A total o30 ECTS credits must be earned during the anticipated study period tocomplete a Minor. Specializations and Minors are duly mentioned inthe Diploma Supplement.

Interdisciplinary Minors* Disciplinary Minors*

Urban Planning & Territorial Developent Architecture

Energy Civil Engineering

Space Technologies Environmental Sciences & Engineering

Coputational Science & Engineering Mechanical EngineeringBioedical Technologies Microengineering

Biocoputing Materials Science & Engineering

manageent, Technology & Entrepreneurship Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Conteporary Asian Studies Computer Science

Inormation Security

Computer Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

Lie Sciences & Technology

*The list o disciplinary or interdisciplinary Minors or each program is available on master.ep.ch

master curricuLum

Major

internships

All students ollowing an engineering program need to complete an internshipin a company. This placement is an integral part o the study program.It provides a practical immersion in a company o the same domain as thestudents training and osters their proessional development. The internshipis usually done in well-known companies in Switzerland and abroad and lastsbetween 8 and 25 weeks. It must take place beore the Masters thesis.

an outLook to research

Throughout their studies, and in particular during their Masters thesis,students have the opportunity to participate in research projects in thecampus 250 laboratories and research groups. For those interested ingetting involved deeper in academic research, the Doctoral School oers

19 PhD programs across the various research institutes o EPFL.

EPFLs engineering progras have beenaccredited by the following Swiss andFrench accreditation agencies :

60 or 90 ECTSCore of master

Master 90 ECTS

Master 120 ECTS

Master 90+ 30 ECTSSpecialization or Minor

30 ECTSmasterThesisProject30 ECTS

Specialization or minor

Language

Although the ocial language of

the Lake Geneva area is French

and some Masters programs are

French-based, most courses at the

Master level are taught in English.

Updated information about the

teaching language of each Masterprogram is available on our website.


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appLicationprocedures

Anyone holding a Bachelors degree rom a reputable university can applyto an EPFL Masters Program. Candidates should be aware that admissionis competitive and only candidates with excellent academic records andreerences have a good chance to be accepted.

The application process is made entirely online. Further inormation andaccess to the application procedure can be ound on our website:

http://master.ep.ch/application

timetabLe

Application deadlines anuary 15 and April 15 every yearResponse from EPFL 6 weeks ater the application deadlineIntensive French course 3 weeks beore the beginning o

the Masters programsBeginning of academic year Mid-September

Candidates who need a visa are strongly advised to apply or the anuarydeadline to allow sucient time or visa procedures.

costsTuition ees CF 633.- / semesterApplication ee CF 110.-Estimated cost o living CF 10,000.- / semester

Language

Lausanne is situated in a multicultural part o Switzerland and the ociallanguage o the area is French. The EPFL Masters programs are taught inEnglish or French, some in both languages. Students are advised to havea strong working knowledge o both French and English.

A 3-week intensive French language course is oered beore the starto the academic year to the international Masters students.

Free language courses are oered on campus to all students duringthe academic year. Language Center website : http://langues.ep.ch

housing

There are several student residences in Lausanne. Students can also renta room through private landlords. owever, there is a strong demandor housing and students should make sure they start looking oraccommodation early.

The Student Aairs o EPFL can help you to fnd a suitable accommodation.Also reer to the housing website : http://logement.ep.ch

DETAILED INFORMATION ON

MASTERS PROGRAMS:

http://master.ep.ch

Useful practical information for

all EPFL students:

http://sae.ep.ch

Immigration and visas

Depending on your country of origin,you ight need a visa to study inSwitzerland before enteringthe country.

http://master.ep.ch/immigration

General information on EPFL

and students services

EPFLStudent ServicesBP BuildingStation 16CH-1015 Lausanne

+41 21 693 43 45

[email protected]


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ARCHITECTURE

CIVIL ENGINEERING

ENVIRONmENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

mECHANICAL ENGINEERING

mICROENGINEERING

mATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

COmmUNICATION SYSTEmS

COmPUTER SCIENCE

mATHEmATICS

APPLIED mATHEmATICS

PHYSICS AND APPLIED PHYSICS

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

mOLECULAR AND BIOLOGICAL CHEmISTRY

CHEmICAL AND BIOCHEmICAL ENGINEERING

COmPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

BIOENGINEERING

LIFE SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

mANAGEmENT, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FINANCIAL ENGINEERING

programsof study


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a masters degree for architecture.

ARCITECTRE STDENTS AT EPFL ENO ECEPTIONAL

TEACING AS WELL AS LOGISTICAL AND TTORING CONDI-

TIONS SC AS INDIIDAL WORSPACE IN TE WORSOPS,

AN IT INFRASTRCTRE WIT COMPTERS AND A PLOTTER

ROOM, A FLL-EIPPED MODELING STDIO AND LAST

BT NOT LEAST, TE E SPPORT FROM ADISOR STAFF.

objectives

The Masters program in architecture perpetuates the tradition opolytechnic training or design and practicing architects with a solidtheoretical background. The project at the architectural, urban andterritorial scale builds on contributions rom theory, history, sociology,economy, construction, structural studies, applied physics in building,visual arts and diverse orms o illustration and modeling.

The multidisciplinary character o the training incorporates humanistic,

structural and technical aspects through close collaboration with thesister programs within our school : Civil Engineering and EnvironmentalSciences and Engineering.

career prospects

Although the usual practice in an architectural studio is still essential,the feld o architecture has broadened throughout the years. Architectsnow have excellent career prospects in the areas o management ocultural traditions, site restoration, real estate appraisal or urban studies.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in Architecture rom an esteemeduniversity and should also have 12 months o practical experience o whichat least 6 consecutive months took place in the same architecture unit.Candidates are requested to submit a portolio (A4 size) presenting variousprojects they have made in the course o their studies or practice. A strongcommand o French is required or this program.

course structure

2-year program 120 ECTS

Copulsory subjects 20 ECTS

Projects and studio 26 ECTS

Optional subjects 44 ECTS

Included in the 44 credits

is the possibility to choose

a 30 ECTS Minor in :

Urban Planning and TerritorialDevelopment

Management, Technology andEntrepreneurship

Other Minors are possible, see page 9

masters thesis 30 ECTS

Teaching language

French

Master o Science in

architecture

http://master.ep.ch/architecture


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project, Link and buiLd the future.

CIIL ENGINEERING AS TE CALLENGE OF SATISFING

TE ITAL NEEDS OF SOCIET B DESIGNING, BILDING,

MANAGING AND MAINTAINING COMPLE INFRASTRCTRE

PROECTS.

objectives

The Masters program in civil engineering will give the students therequired knowledge to ace a huge challenge : create the inrastructuresnecessary or economic prosperity, hence guaranteeing the wholepopulation an adequate standard o living.

igh priority is given to transdisciplinary teaching in the ENAC School,by bringing together civil engineers, architects and environmentalengineers through the program Design and Build Together .

career prospects

An EPFL Master o Science in Civil Engineering will lead the younggraduate to a stimulating career in an engineering consulting frm,a construction company or a government agency, or allow him/herto open his/her own civil engineering consulting frm.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in civil engineering roma reputable university.

course structure


Theoretical core courses 10 ECTS

Practical project work 22 ECTS

masters thesis pre-study 3 ECTS

Optional courses 55 ECTS

included in the 55 ECTS credits is

the possibility to choose a 30 ECTS

Specialization in :

Infrastructure and Environment

Geotechnical Engineering

Transportation and Mobility

Structural EngineeringHydraulic Engineering and Energy

Monitoring and Modellingof the Environment

or a 30 ECTS Minor in :


Energy

Management, Technologyand Entrepreneurship


masters thesis, 30 ECTSincluding an 8-weekcopulsory internship

Teaching language

French

Master o Science in

civiL engineering

http://master.ep.ch/civilengineering


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http://master.ep.ch/environment

protecting the environment for

a sustainabLe future.

TE MAOR FTRE CALLENGES FOR PLANET

EART ARE CLIMATE CANGE, LIMITED RESORCES,

POLLTION, MAN POPLATION GROWT AND LOSS

OF BIODIERSIT. TE MODERN AND COMPETITIEENIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM AT EPFL

PREPARES STDENTS FOR TE MLTIDISCIPLINAR

NATRE OF ENIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS

AND EDCATES FTRE ENGINEERS TO ADDRESS

TE COMPLEITIES AND NCERTAINTIES OF NATRAL

AND ENGINEERED SSTEMS.

objectives

This program emphasizes contemporary issues related to complexinteractions taking place in built and urban environments. It integratesmodern geomatic engineering to address landscape-scale design andmanagement questions and provides ample opportunities or hands-onmeasurements and inormation gathering as well as interpretation, designcourses, and in-depth laboratory experiences.

career prospects

Graduates in Environmental Sciences and Engineering will be profcientin modern scientifc computing, possess mathematical skills and bequalifed to work with large data bases and to eectively use moderninormatics tools and resources. They will be prepared to proessionallie in academia, government or industry anywhere in the world.

entry requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in environmental engineeringor related areas. Students with knowledge o geographical inormationsystems are particularly encouraged to apply.

course structure


Copulsory subjects 22 ECTS

Specic courses 25 ECTS


Students are requested to deepen

their training either with a Minor or

a Specialization (30 ECTS, included

in the total 120 credits).

Envirochemical and BioprocessEngineering

Natural Water, Soil and EcosystemsEngineering

Monitoring and Modeling

of the Environment

or a 30 ECTS Minor in :


Energy



The progra includes an 8-weekcopulsory industrial internship.

Teaching language

French and English

Master o Science in

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http://master.ep.ch/microengineering

making smaLL smaLLer.

MICROENGINEERING IS TE ART AND SCIENCE OF CREATING,

DESIGNING, INTEGRATING AND MANFACTRING MINIATRE

COMPONENTS, INSTRMENTS AND PRODCTS. TE MAIN

CARACTERISTIC OF TIS DOMAIN IS ITS MLTIDISCIPLINAR

NATRE: A MICROENGINEERING SSTEM INTEGRATES

ELECTRONICS AND MECANICS TOGETER WIT

COMPTATIONAL, CEMICAL AND OPTICAL ELEMENTS.

objectives

The EPFL Master o Science in Microengineering oers our orientations :Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Production Technologies, AppliedOptics and Micro-and Nanosystems. It is a unique education or studentswith an interest in technology, a scientifcally oriented mind and an aptitudeor synthesis to gain global visions o modern technology.career prospects

The Master o Science in Microengineering o EPFL opens a wide rangeo career opportunities or young engineers. It is an ideal training towardsinnovative applications in highly attractive sectors such as portablecommunications, biomedical devices or the watch industry.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in microengineering roma reputable university and excellent academic records.

course structure

1 -year program 90 ECTS

Projects and laboratory 30 ECTS


Orientation 11 ECTS

Students can choose one

of the following orientations

(11 ECTS) :

Applied Optics

Micro- and Nanosystems

Production Techniques

Robotics and Autonomous Systems


Possibility to follow an additional

30 ECTS Minor in :

Biomedical Technologies

Energy

Space Technologies

Contemporary Asian Studies



Teaching language

French and English

Master o Science in

microengineering


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http://master.ep.ch/materials

mastering matter.

TE MASTER IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

INTEGRATES FNDAMENTAL NOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS

SNTESIS AND PROCESSING, MATERIALS MICROSTRCTRE

AND MATERIALS PROPERTIES OF POLMERS, CERAMICS,

METALS AND ALLOS, AND COMPOSITES. TIS NOWLEDGE

IS TEN SED TO IMPROE TE PERFORMANCE OF ENGINEER-

ED PRODCTS AND TO DESIGN NIE NEW MATERIALS

FOR NET-GENERATION APPLICATIONS, SC AS OPTICAL

AND ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND BIOMATERIALS WIT

EMPASIS ON SSTAINABLE DEELOPMENT.

objectives

This Masters program provides students with deep scientifc and technicalknowledge that will allow them to grasp the structure o matter down tothe atomic scale. Students will understand the relationship betweenmicrostructure and the structural and unctional properties o materialsand master the design, transormation and abrication o materials orcutting-edge technological applications.

career prospects

A Master o Science in Materials Science and Engineering is the gatewayto a career in a wide variety o industries ranging rom the production omaterials to the manuacturing o fnished products such as watches, sportsequipment, aeronautics, oods, metallurgy, automobiles, electronics andmultimedia. It also provides ideal training or the innovative application oadvanced materials in areas such as bio- and nanotechnology as well as

a strong oundation or those who wish to pursue a PhD degree in MaterialsScience or a related feld.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in materials science,physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, lie sciences, electricityor microengineering rom a reputable university and have excellentacademic records.

course structure


Projects in aterials and 28 ECTSsocial sciences

Core subjects 24 ECTS

Optional courses 8 ECTSin other progras

Students must build up their

study plan according to one

of the following orientations :

Transformation of Materials andProduction Processes

Structural Materials for use inTransport, Energy and Infrastructure

Materials for Microelectronicsand Microengineering

Materials for Biotechnologicaland Medical Applications


Possibility to choose an additional

30 ECTS Minor in :


Energy

Space Technologies




The progra includes a copulsoryindustrial internship with a inialduration of 8 weeks.

Teaching language

mainly English, soe courses in French

Master o Science in

materiaLs scienceand engineering


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http://master.ep.ch/electricalengineering

the abiLity to dream, the power to create.

TE MASTERS PROGRAM IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC

ENGINEERING RESPONDS TO TE GROWING NEEDS OF IN-

TERCONNECTED SECTORS OF SCIENCE AND TECNOLOG

AND WILL EDCATE IGL COMPETITIE RESEARCERS

AND PROFESSIONALS IN TE FIELDS OF ELECTRICAL

AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING.

objectives

Three orientations are oered : Electronics and Microelectronics,Inormation Technologies and Power and Energy.

In addition to attending regular lectures oered by our internationallyacclaimed proessors, students will gain valuable practical experiencewith laboratory activities and research projects. This degree covers boththeoretical oundations and practical aspects o the discipline.

career prospects

Students will be prepared or a wide variety o careers in academiaor in industry, such as electronics and microelectronics, inormationtechnologies (RF-engineering, photonics, signal & image processing),telecommunications, multimedia, mechatronics, power systems,biomedical instruments, electric drives and aerospace.

entry requirements

Candidates should have excellent academic records and a Bachelorsdegree in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, computerscience, physics, microengineering or any related feld rom a recognizeduniversity.

course structure


Credits in the chosen 15 ECTSorientation (Electronics andmicroelectronics, InforationTechnologies or Power and Energy)

Projects and labs in 15 ECTSelectrical engineering

Project in huan 6 ECTSand social sciences



The progra includes an 8-weekindustrial internship.

Students can choose to extend their

Masters degree to 120 ECTS either by

a complementary 30 ECTS Minor in :


Energy

Space Technologies




or a 30 ECTS internship (4-6 months),

instead of the 8-week internship

Teaching language

English or French, depending onthe orientation

Master o Science in

eLectricaLand eLectronicengineering


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http://master.ep.ch/communicationsystems

Master o Science in

communicationsystems

creating a connected worLd.

TE MASTERS PROGRAM IN COMMNICATION SSTEMS

OFFERS PROSPECTIE CANDIDATES A NIE EDCATION

EMPASIING TE GLOBAL INTERPLA OF MATEMATICS,

PSICS, COMPTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

RESEARC IN TIS PROGRAM IS FOCSED ON BILDING AND

DEMONSTRATING TECNOLOGIES TAT WILL BE REIRED

IN NET-GENERATION SSTEMS AND TEIR INTEGRATION

INTO OPERATIONAL COMMNICATION SSTEMS.

objectives

The internationally diverse aculty is composed o world-renownedvisionaries in their felds. The research programs cover almost all aspectso modern communications, including theoretical oundations, security,signal processing, vision, networking, computer engineering and systems.

The extensive list o our industrial contacts avors ruitul interplay betweenour cutting-edge research and its transer into real world situations, andhelps students gain valuable industrial experience during their studies.

career prospects

Graduates rom the program in Communication Systems will be readyor careers in felds such as development, research, operations andmanagement. Numerous graduates have also launched theirown companies.

entry requirements

Motivated students with a strong analytical background and excellentacademic records may apply, providing they have a Bachelor s degreein mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science ora related feld rom a reputable university.

course structure


Projects 18 ECTSseester project 12 creditsproject in huanities 6 credits

Core courses and options 72 ECTScore courses 30 creditsoptions 42 credits


Students can choose the 42 optional

credits in the course catalogue or opt

for a 30 ECTS Specialization or Minor.

Specializations in :

Wireless Communications

Signals, Images and Interfaces

Networking and Mobility

Internet Computing

Information Security

Minor in :

Biocomputing


Space Technologies




The progra includes an 8-weekindustrial internship.

Teaching language

English

program pages

http://ssc.ep.ch/master


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http://master.ep.ch/computerscience

ubiquitous computing.

TE MASTERS PROGRAM IN COMPTER SCIENCE OFFERS

A NIE COICE OF CORSES TAT COERS ALL ASPECTS

OF TE DISCIPLINE, RANGING FROM ADANCED DIGITAL

TECNOLOGIES TO DISTRIBTED INFORMATION SSTEMS

AND SECRIT. IT ALSO INCLDES EMERGING DISCIPLINES

SC AS BIOCOMPTING AND SERICE SCIENCE.

OR SCOOL AS RECRITED SEERAL WORLD-CLASS

PROFESSORS PERFORMING CTTING-EDGE RESEARC AT

TE CORE OF COMPTER SCIENCE, OFFERING STDENTS

TE BEST COMPTER SCIENCE CRRICLM IN EROPE.

objectives

This program will train excellent scientists who will become top proessionalsin their own specifc domain and drive industrial, scientifc, and market

innovation. Graduates will lead research and development teams in industry,which critically depends on inormation technology. Strong reasoning skillswll be developed to make successul decisions in key management andmarketing positions.

career prospects

Our graduates traditionally enjoy a very wide range o employmentopportunities : rom the banking industry to companies developingsotware and hardware, rom consulting to all areas o human endeavorwhere inormation technology is a critical component. Employers includelarge global corporations as well as small companies and internationaland local start-ups. The Master also paves the way or a research career

at EPFL or in any top university or research center in the world.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in mathematics, physics,electrical engineering, computer science or a similar feld rom a reputableuniversity. Only motivated students with excellent academic records havea good chance to be admitted.

course structure


Projects 18 ECTS

Courses 42 ECTS

core courses : at least 15 ECTS

options : reaining aount of credits


Students may also choose to

do a 120 ECTS program by

adding 30 ECTS either with

a Specialization in :

Foundations of Software

Signals, Images and Interfaces

Industrial Informatics

Internet Computing

Computer Engineering

Service Science

Software Systems

Or a Minor in :

Biocomupting


Space Technologies




The progra includes an 8-weekindustrial internship, which can beextended up to 6 onths.

Teaching language

English

Master o Science in

computerscience


25/4023


26/4024

http://master.ep.ch/maths

the oLdest science of the future.

EPFL IS A LEADING CENTER FOR MATEMATICAL EDCATION

AND RESEARC. IT COMPRISES TREE INSTITTES AND

A RESEARC CENTER DEOTED TO TE MAOR AREAS OF

PRE AND APPLIED MATEMATICS. TE RESEARC

PROGRAM IN MATEMATICAL SCIENCES AS A STRONG

INTERNATIONAL REPTATION AND COLLABORATIONS

BETWEEN RESEARC GROPS AND OTER NIERSITIES

OFFER INTERESTING INTERDISCIPLINAR CALLENGES.

objectives

The level and variety o subjects studied provide mathematicians withan excellent command o undamental mathematical tools and abstractreasoning. The core subjects are analysis, algebra, geometry, topologyand number theory. The Master o Science in Mathematics oers a high

level o education, either in pure mathematics or in applied mathematics.

career prospects

Being trained in the analysis, abstraction and reection necessary tosolve complex problems, graduates in mathematics are highly esteemedproessionals. They will will be qualifed or various careers in privatecompanies, governmental institutions or in academia.

This Masters program also provides an excellent oundation or studentsplanning to ollow a PhD program in mathematics.

entry requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Mathematics or an equivalentdegree. Students rom related backgrounds (physics, computer science,engineering, etc.) may also apply provided they are highly motivated andpossess outstanding mathematical qualifcations.

course structure



Projects in atheatics 18 ECTS



The program oers two orientations :

1. Fundamental Mathematics : algebra,analysis, number theory, probability,

geometry and topology

2.Applied Mathematics : appliedanalysis, numerical analysis,

probability, statistic and

optimization


Masters degree to 120 ECTS by a

complementary 30 ECTS Minor in :




Teaching language

mainly English, a few courses in French

Master o Science in

mathematics


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http://master.ep.ch/maths

EPFL IS A LEADING CENTER FOR MATEMATICAL EDCATION

AND RESEARC. IT COMPRISES TREE INSTITTES AND

A RESEARC CENTER DEOTED TO TE MAOR AREAS OF

PRE AND APPLIED MATEMATICS. TE RESEARC PROGRAM

IN MATEMATICAL SCIENCES AS A STRONG INTERNATIONAL

REPTATION AND COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN EPFL

RESEARC GROPS AND OTER NIERSITIES OFFER

INTERESTING INTERDISCIPLINAR CALLENGES.

objectives

This program concentrates on learning advanced mathematical methodsand applications o mathematics. The core subjects are analysis, appliedprobability and stochastic processes, statistics and data analysis,optimization and operations research, numerical analysis and scientifccomputing and fnancial mathematics. The students learn how to approachdiverse modeling problems and gain hands-on experience in an industrial

setting during the internship.

career prospects

Graduates will be prepared or an attractive, diverse and growing job market.They will have a high level o competency in ormulating and analyzingcomplex models and will learn how to extract relevant parameters, tosimulate the system under consideration, make orecasts and to compareexpected results with actual data. Recent graduates have ound jobs inbanks, engineering companies, the automobile industry, governmentaloces, pharmaceutics, consulting companies and in the nutrition industry.The Master o Science in Applied Mathematics is also an excellent oundationor students planning to ollow a PhD program in applied mathematics,

fnancial mathematics or statistics.

entry requirements

Candidates usually have a Bachelors degree in Mathematics. owever,students with an adequate mathematical training and ability rom otherquantitative backgrounds (physics, computer science) may also apply.

course structure


Optional or 36 ECTScopulsory courses

Projects in matheatics 18 ECTS


Industrial internship 30 ECTS


The program oers two orientations :

1. Statistics and Finance : theoreticaland practical training in statistical

methods and probability models

2.Applied Mathematics : broad trainingin a variety of mathematical topics

It is possible to cobine this prograwith a minor, see page 9.

Teaching language

mainly English, a few courses in French

Master o Science in

appLiedmathematics


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http://master.ep.ch/physics

course structure


(MSc in Physics)


Projects and research 22 ECTS

Possibility to opt for

an additional 30 ECTS Minor in :


Energy

Space Technologies




or


(MSc in Applied Physics)


Projects and research 22 ECTS



Teaching language

French and English

Master o Science in

physics andappLied physics

a comprehensive interrogation of the universe.

TE TRAINING OF A PSICIST IS NOT LIMITED TO A LIST OF

SPECIFIC SBECTS, BT RATER A SET OF CONCEPTAL

TOOLS WIC AE NITED SCIENTIFIC COMMNITIES FOR

CENTRIES, ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRM OF RESEARC

ACTIITIES. PSICISTS DEFINE TEMSELES MORE B

TE MANNER WIT WIC TE APPROAC A PROBLEM,

RATER TAN TE NATRE OF TE PROBLEM ITSELF.

objectives

Through basic training in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics,statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics, the physicist develops aninclination or a quantitative approach to the understanding o physicalphenomena, a strong degree o abstraction and the search or commoncharacteristics o universal problems. The most outstanding aspect oour Masters program is the involvement o the students in the research

laboratories or in the institute o theoretical physics. Each student takespart in a research group one day per week.

career prospects

An EPFL Masters degree in Physics opens doors to various industries inprivate or public sectors. EPFL physicists have landed ruitul careers withcompanies involved in computer technology, materials sciences, aerospace,banking, insurance and the watch industry. A physicists activities ocus onundamental and applied research, R&D or management.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in Physics rom a reputableuniversity and excellent academic records. They should have a training incalculus, linear algebra, general physics, quantum mechanics, solid statephysics, statistical mechanics, high energy physics. Candidates also shouldhave ollowed advanced courses in mechanics (Lagrange, amilton) andelectromagnetism and have basic training in numerical physics.


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http://master.ep.ch/nuclearengineering

towards sustainabLe energy suppLy.

CLEAN, AFFORDABLE AND RELIABL AAILABLE ENERG

IS OF PARAMONT IMPORTANCE FOR TE WELL-BEING OF

INDSTRIALIED ECONOMIES AND TE DEELOPMENT OF

EMERGING CONTRIES. NCLEAR POWER IS ONE OF TE

PRINCIPAL OPTIONS FOR CLOSING TE GROWING ENERG

GAP IN A MID-TERM PERSPECTIE AND, DEPENDING ON

TE AAILABILIT OF NEW GENERATIONS OF NCLEAR

FACILITIES AND TECNOLOGIES, ALSO A POTENTIALL

CRCIAL RESORCE IN TE LONG-TERM.

objectives

The program in Nuclear Engineering aims to : provide in-depth knowledge on the undamentals and technology

o harnessing nuclear fssion or energy supply

present the basic principles and challenges o controlled nuclear usion provide knowledge on nuclear techniques in medical research and industry present a view on the complete nuclear energy conversion system

and the entire uel cycle rom uranium mining to the back-end oer the background necessary to integrate nuclear energy into

energy systems as a whole

Students will spend the frst semester at EPFL, the second at ET rich,and the third and ourth principally at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI).

career prospects

olders o the Master o Science EPF-ET degree in Nuclear Engineeringwill qualiy or an interesting, multidisciplinary proession with excellent job

opportunities in industry, research and national authorities. Tasks that areon the agenda represent scientifc and technical challenges or motivatedyoung engineers and researchers.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree rom a reputable universityand excellent academic results. The strong interdisciplinary character othe Master in Nuclear Engineering is reected in the act that the programis open to a wide range o Bachelors degree holders in exact sciences andengineering. Candidates are expected to have a solid background inmathematics, physics and a good engineering oundation.

course structure


Core courses 62 ECTScopulsory courses 32 creditselectives 30 credits

Free elective courses, 12 ECTSincluding a 2 ECTS coursein Entrepreneurship

Seester project 8 ECTS



Teaching language

English

Program pages

http://www.master-nuclear.ch/

Master o Science EPF Lausanne- ET rich in

nucLearengineering


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Master o Science in

moLecuLarand bioLogicaLchemistry

http://master.ep.ch/chemistry

from moLecuLes to Life.

MODERN SCIENCE IS CONTINOSL LEANING TOWARDS

CEMISTR. IN LIFE SCIENCES, MATERIALS OR ENIRON-

MENT, RESEARCERS REALIE TAT PERTINENT ANSWERS

ARE IDDEN AT TE MOLECLAR SCALE. E ACTIITIES

SPREAD ACROSS TE CIRAL SNTESIS OF MOLECLES

WIT BIOLOGICAL INTERESTS, ELCIDATION OF BIOLOGICAL

MECANISMS, MOLECLAR CONERSION OF ENERG,

CATALTIC PROCESSES, AND BIOSENSORS AND DEELOP-

MENT OF NEW ANALTICAL TOOLS IN TE EART OF TIS

PROCESS, CEMISTR AT EPFL BENEFITS FROM AN

INTERNATIONAL ENIRONMENT WIT MORE TAN 70 %

OF RESEARC FELLOWS FROM ABROAD.

objectivesThe Master in Molecular and Biological Chemistry is a research programwith a strong ocus on practice in laboratory.

Students also ollow advanced courses in current research domainssuch as analytics, target synthesis, biological chemistry, computationalchemistry, etc.

career prospects

The Master o Science in Molecular & Biological Chemistry preparesthe students or a career in research, combining theoretical understandingo the molecular world and hands-on experience in laboratories.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree rom a reputable universityin chemistry and excellent academic results.

course structure


Copulsory course 2 ECTSin anageent

4 specialization odules 24 ECTSto choose in the following streas :

Bioanalytical Chemistry

Biological Chemistry & Biophysics

Computational Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

1 advanced odule 6 ECTSin the following list :

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Advanced Organic andBioorganic Chemistry

Advanced Physical Chemistry

1 free odule 6 ECTS

Projects 22 ECTS



Masters degree to 120 ECTS by a

complementary 30 ECTS Minor in :




Teaching language

mainly English, French docuentationis available.


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Master o Science in

chemicaLand biochemicaLengineering

http://master.ep.ch/chemicalengineering

innovative, better, safer and eco-friendLy.

SCALING P FROM A LABORATOR REACTION TO AN

INDSTRIAL PROCESS IS TE MAIN CALLENGE FOR CE-

MICAL ENGINEERS. TIS IS A COMPLICATED OPTIMIATION

PROBLEM AT MAN LEELS : ENIRONMENTAL IMPACT,

ENERG CONSMPTION AND COST MST BE MINIMIED

AND TE ALIT AND PROCESS SAFET MAIMIED.

objectives

This Masters program ocuses on several important tools such as innovativeprocesses and separation techniques, biological engineering, biotechnology,catalytic engineering and polymers, and chemical process saety.

career prospects

The Master o Science in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering prepares

the students or a career in industry requiring solid knowledge othe methods in chemical processes, development, biotechnologyand saety processes.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree rom a reputable universityin chemical engineering and excellent academic results.

course structure


Copulsory courses in: 19 ECTS

Chemical EngineeringProcesses and Technology

Management

2 or 3 specialization odules 18 ECTSto select in the following elds:

Biochemical Engineering

Biotechnology

Computational Chemistry

Polymer Sciences

Energy and Environment

Green Chemical Engineering

1 free odule 6 ECTS

Laboratory & projects 17 ECTS

Industrial internship in 30 ECTScheical engineering

Students can opt for a 30 ECTS Minor

instead of the internship in industry,

preferably in :




Students who choose a minor in

academia must do their Masters

thesis in industry.


Teaching language

mainly English, French docuentationis available.


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a new paradigm in r&dCOMPTER SIMLATION AS REOLTIONIED TE

RESEARC TOOLS OF ENGINEERS AND IS NOWADAS,

BESIDES TEOR AND EPERIMENTS, ESSENTIAL TO MAN

SCIENTISTS. WILE TE DEELOPMENT OF IG PERFOR-

MANCE COMPTING (PC) STARTED MAN DECADES AGO

AND AS PROIDED POWERFL COMPTING CAPABILITIES,

IT AS RECENTL BEEN RECOGNIED TAT INTEGRATING

PC TO MATEMATICAL MODELING, NMERICAL ALGORITMS

AND LARGE SCALE DATA BASES OF OBSERATIONS WILL

LEAD TO A NEW PARADIGM IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.

objectives

The curriculum is designed to provide students with basic skills incomputational sciences. It is divided in core courses and courses

oriented towards applications in science and engineering.

Core courses include scientifc computing, numerical methods, algorithmicand sotware engineering, advanced tools or PC, image processing,visualization and multiscale-multiphysics modeling. Application coursesin various areas o science and engineering such as chemistry, biology,civil, environmental or mechanical engineering with a strong PCcomponent are oered.

Students will complete an 8-week industrial internship during the summeror during the Masters thesis. The program is concluded by a scientifcthesis in a research lab or in collaboration with an industrial partner.

career prospectsThe Master in Computational Science and Engineering opens the doorsto industry in sotware engineering, environmental engineering, fnancialservices, chemical and pharmaceutical R&D. It is also a strong asset ora PhD in Computational Science.

entry requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in basic sciences or engineeringand should have a solid mathematics and programing background.

course structure


Core courses 30 ECTS

Coputational modeling 10 ECTSBased on Dierential Equations

Coputational methods 10 ECTS

Based on Discrete Systes

Nuerical methods, Algoriths, 10 ECTS

High Perforance Systes

Seester projects 30 ECTS(including an industrial internship)


Teaching language

English

Program pages

http://cse.ep.ch

Master o Science in

computationaLscience andengineering

http://master.ep.ch/cse


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http://master.ep.ch/bioengineering

engineering soLutions for Life.

TRAINING IN TE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOENGINEERING

FOCSES ON RESEARC AND DEELOPMENT OF TECNO-

LOGIES APPLIED TO LIFE SCIENCES. STDENTS GAIN SOLID

TECNICAL TRAINING B STDING BIOENGINEERING.

objectives

Specializations o bioengineering include the disciplines o mechanicso biological systems, transport phenomena, biomimetics and tissueengineering. It is also possible to opt or a Minor in Biomedical Technologiesor in Biocomputing. These minors are oered in collaboration with thesections o Computer Science and Microengineering. The ormer preparesor the mastering o technologies or diagnosis, cutting-edge analyticalmethods and medical equipment. It gives students the opportunity to beinvolved in projects related to the application o nanotechnologies to livingorganisms. The latter orients students towards the modeling o biologicalsystems and bioinormatics.

career prospects

Graduates will be well prepared or a career in industry, undamental researchand development, services or academia.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree rom a reputable universityand excellent academic records. The curriculum requires a solid backgroundin sciences and technology, (mathematics, physics, chemistry, signalprocessing, electronics and electrical systems, computer sciences)biosciences and medical physiology.

course structure


Core courses and projects 12 ECTS

Laboratory and industry 30 ECTS

Specialization or minor 30 ECTS

Students can opt either for

a Specialization in Bioengineering

or a Minor in :

Biocomputing


Additional options 18 ECTS


The progra includes a copulsory8-week internship in industry.

Teaching language

English

Master o Science in

bioengineering


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http://master.ep.ch/lifesciences

where Life sciences meet with technoLogy.

TE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIFE SCIENCES AND

TECNOLOG FOCSES ON IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF

CRRENT BIOMEDICAL RESEARC AND APPLIED

ENGINEERING TECNOLOGIES FOR FIELDS SC AS

MOLECLAR MEDICINE, NEROSCIENCES AND

BIOCOMPTATIONAL SCIENCES.

objectives

Neurosciences and molecular medicine courses deepen the knowledgeacquired during the bachelor such as the understanding o brain unction,biological systems, undamental mechanisms o cancer origins andinectious diseases. Thus, they give students knowledge related to newtherapeutic strategies and associated technological tools to identiynew therapeutic targets or biomarkers.

Biocomputing, as its name suggests, is concentrated in biological systems

modeling, as well as understanding the various modern computationalapproaches necessary or the operation o large databases such as thoseo the human genome.

career prospects

A Master o Science in Lie Sciences and Technology provides a strongoundation or a PhD or a career in research in the pharmaceutical industry.It also opens doors to services and consulting careers in the medtech andbiotech industries.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree rom a reputable universityand excellent academic records. The curriculum requires a solid backgroundin sciences and technology, (mathematics, physics, chemistry, signalprocessing, electronics and electrical systems, computer sciences)biosciences and medical physiology.

course structure


Core courses and projects 12 ECTS

Laboratory and industry 30 ECTS

Specialization or minor 30 ECTS

Students can opt either for

a Specialization in :

Molecular Medicine

Neurosciences

or a Minor in :

Biocomputing

Additional options 18 ECTS


The progra includes a copulsory8-week internship in industry.

Teaching language

English

Master o Science in

Life sciencesand technoLogy


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http://master.ep.ch/management

connecting knowLedge.

TO MEET TODAS BSINESS CALLENGES SCCESSFLL,

PROFESSIONALS MST BE ABLE TO BRIDGE TE WORLDS

OF TECNOLOG AND MANAGEMENT, NDERSTAND

TE FNCTIONING OF MODERN BSINESS ORGANIATIONS

IN A OLISTIC MANNER, MANAGE A ARIET OF INTERNAL

PROCESSES AND ENGAGE WIT ETERNAL STAEOLDERS.

objectives

The Master in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship is a newand exciting curriculum or scientists and engineers. This unique programin Europe provides undamental training in strategy, fnance, accounting,human resource management and economics. Furthermore, students canchoose to specialize either in Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurshipor in Operations Management & Systems Modeling.

Students round-o their education with a Minor in a specifc technical

discipline, as well as with elective courses according to their preerencesand specifc uture employment goals.

career prospects

The Master o Science in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurshipwill bridge the worlds o technology and business. Graduates will havea unique and highly marketable profle that will prepare them or careersin various kinds o organizations rom small technology start-ups to largeestablished companies, consulting frms or public organizations in the feldso Production and Manuacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics, ProjectManagement or Innovation Management.

entry requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in engineering or naturalsciences rom a reputable university with excellent academic records.

course structure


Core courses 26 ECTS

Orientation 20 ECTS

Choice between 2 orientations :

Operations Management& Systems Modeling: Supply Chain

Management, Project Management,

Quantitative Systems Modeling

Techniques

Strategy, Innovation &Entrepreneurship : Technology &

Innovation Management,

Entrepreneurship & New Venture

Strategy, Corporate Strategy

Options 14 ECTS

Specialized minor 30 ECTSStudents must acquire

additional expertise in their

original eld of study (Bachelor).


Teaching language

mainly English

Depending on the students original eldof study, the specialized inor ight bein French.

Program pages

http://mte.ep.ch

Master o Science in

management,technoLogy andentrepreneurship


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http://master.ep.ch/nancial

innovate the financiaL worLd.

OER TE PAST DECADES TE FINANCIAL INDSTR

AS BECOME INCREASINGL COMPLE AND OLATILE.

SPECIALISTS WIT A SOLID ANALTICAL BACGROND

ARE RGENTL NEEDED TO NDERSTAND PAST DEELOP-

MENTS AND TO DRIE FINANCIAL INNOATION FORWARD.

TE EENTS OF TE LAST FEW EARS AE EPOSED

NEW NEEDS IN RIS MEASREMENT AND MANAGEMENT,

DERIATIES PRICING AND EDGING, PORTFOLIO MANAGE-

MENT, MODEL ALIDATION AND CORPORATE FINANCE.

objectives

The Masters program in Financial Engineering (MFE) provides fnancialeducation at the oreront o both academic thinking and industry practiceand is the result o a multidisciplinary eort involving the Swiss Finance

Institute at EPFL, the College o Management o Technology and acultymembers rom mathematics, statistics, computer science, operationsresearch and communications. The curriculum o the MFE is broad butalso specifc because it oers an extensive range o electives so studentscan tailor-make the program to correspond to their career goals.

career prospects

MFE graduates have the perect profle to integrate rapidly in fnancialinstitutions such as investment banks, rating agencies, consulting andauditing companies, insurance companies and online trading companies.Alternatively, MFE graduates can enter top level PhD programs in fnanceor fnancial engineering, such as the Swiss Finance Institute PhD program

at EPFL.

entry requirements

olders o a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as mathematics,physics, computer science, engineering or economics are eligible to apply oradmission into the MFE. Applicants should have a high level o intellectualability and exceptional analytical skills as well as a strong interest in fnance.They should also have a solid background in mathematical analysis, statisticsand probability theory. In addition applicants to the MFE should commandeither one ormal computer language such as C, C++ or ava, or a high-levellanguage such as Matlab or Mathematica.

course structure


Foundation courses 34 ECTSProvide students with in-depth

coverage of key concepts

and topics that every nance

professional needs.

Advanced courses 44 ECTSCover important aspects of

nance and nancial engineering.

Electives 12 ECTSStudents can choose

a number of elective courses

to tailor-make the program

to t their particular needs.

masters thesis 30 ECTSTo be conducted as part ofa 6 month internship in

the nancial industry.

Teaching language

English

Program pages

http://mfe.ep.ch

Master o Science in

financiaLengineering


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