Master in Environmental Sciences and Engineering

EPFL · Lausanne, Switzerland

Master'sEnvironmental engineeringFull-time

Engineering-oriented master on environmental sensing, modelling and technology. 120 ECTS incl. 30 ECTS master project.

Key facts

Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
4,480 CHF per year
Intake
September
Application deadline
Verified Jul 2026: two rounds — mid-November to 15 December, and 16 December to 31 March

Verified Jul 2026: international students CHF 2,240/semester (~CHF 4,480/yr, tripled from fall 2025); Swiss and qualifying resident students ~CHF 780/semester (~CHF 1,560/yr). Source: https://www.epfl.ch/education/studies/en/rules-and-procedures/study-taxes/tuition-fee-other-fees/

Specialization tracks

Water Resources and Management (WRM)Climate Change Anticipation and Adaptation (CCAA)Environmental Sensing and Computation (ESC)Biological and Chemical Processes in Environmental Engineering (BCP)

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Admission requirements

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