Computational Science and Engineering

A new paradigm in research and development.

Computer simulation has revolutionized the research tools of engineers and is nowadays, besides theory and experiments, essential to many scientists.

While the development of high performance computing (HPC) started many decades ago and has provided powerful computing capabilities, it has recently been recognized that integrating HPC to mathematical modeling, numerical algorithms and large scale data bases of observations will lead to a new paradigm in science and engineering.

Program’s objectives

This Master’s is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to provide the students with a combination of skills in areas such as high performance computing, numerical mathematics, multiscale and multi-physics modeling together with a wide range of elective application courses.

Graduates gain an outstanding combination of computer simulation, modeling and applied mathematics techniques and enhance their knowledge in chosen application areas, enabling them to address tomorrow’s computational challenges in industry. This Master’s program is also an ideal preparation for various PhD programs in basic sciences and engineering.

Simplified study plan

Please note that the information regarding programs’ structure as well as the simplified study plans may be subject to change and that they are not legally binding. Only the official regulations and study plans are binding.

Admission criteria

EPFL degrees: EPFL Bachelor’s degrees obtained in a discipline related to science or engineering are eligible and subject to a dossier-based analysis, if they meet specific prerequisites.
Non-EPFL degrees: Bachelor’s degrees obtained in the same fields but from another institution are eligible on the basis of the evaluation of their application dossier, accompanied by excellent academic records.
Prerequisites for all applications: In addition, excellent competencies in mathematics, programming and calculus, as well as a strong interest in the chosen field are required in order to apply them to science and engineering issues.

The acquisition of additional credits to fill any gaps may be required.

Please note that meeting all of these criteria is no guarantee of admission.

Further information about admission criteria

Teaching language

English

Diploma and title obtained

Upon completion of their Master’s curricula, students obtain an EPFL Master of Science MSc in Computational Science and Engineering. The diploma also gives graduates the right to use the title of EPF qualified Engineer.

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