Overview

Features

The doctoral program in Energy from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne provides an educational and research environment that inspires students to develop the ability to contribute to the advancement of science and technology through creative research in various fields of energy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Biomass conversion

Digitalization in electricity systems

Field-Based Insights into the Implementation of Renewable Energies

Modelling, optimisation, design and analysis of integrated energy systems

Energy Systems: managing the transition to renewables

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The eligible applicants must possess a Master degree or a title judged equivalent. You must speak English fluently as all the courses and the reports during your PhD studies will be in that language.

The TOEFL exam is highly recommended for the applicants who have not studies at least 3 years in English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

EPFL doctoral students are usually enrolled with a dual status as employees of the school.
CHF 1500 doctoral tax charged at the completion of the studies.

Living costs

Lausanne

Switzerland

1609 - 1979 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Energy.

Available Scholarships

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