Prospective Students

You enjoy mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science, and you see yourself as an engineer with a strong understanding of life sciences? Explore our interdisciplinary Bachelor and Master programs designed to tackle challenges at the intersection of biology and technology.

You’re thinking about begining a program in the Faculty of Life Sciences at EPFL? Below, you will find the essential information to help you make an informed decision.

The Faculty of Life Sciences offers one Bachelor program and two Master programs:

It also offers doctoral programs in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Computational and Quantitative Biology, Molecular Life Sciences, and Neuroscience.

Continuing education courses

EPFL, in collaboration with UNIL, offers a wide range of continuing education courses.

Apprenticeship

EPFL trains apprentices in both laboratory science professions and technical roles related to biology.

Please refer to the EPFL admission requirements page for the latest updated information.

Admission Requirements for Exchange Students

For any additional questions regarding admission requirements, please contact the student services.

From Wednesday, November 19th to Friday, November 21st, 2025, EPFL’s Life Sciences Engineering section (SSV) is opening its doors to high school and vocational school students for its Information days.

This event will give you the chance to meet faculty members and students in the field, as well as ask questions about the practical aspects of the studies, course organization, and career opportunities.

The Welcome Day will take place in person on Friday, September 5, 2025.

An email will be sent to all new students, and the full program will be available online starting mid-August.