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Masters in Civil Engineering at EPFL
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management. Here is what studying it at EPFL (Lausanne) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh
- Tuition CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year
- Intakes: September (main)
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the Masters in Civil Engineering at EPFL cost?
The Masters in Civil Engineering at EPFL costs an Indian student about ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh in total: tuition of CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year, living costs of about CHF 25,000 a year and one-time costs. Of 2 universities on our Switzerland list offering Civil Engineering, it ranks 2 from cheapest. After the degree: up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation.
Official sources: EPFL — official website
Masters in Civil Engineering at EPFL at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Civil Engineering at EPFL
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year
- Total cost
- ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- After graduation
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
Cost
Masters in Civil Engineering at EPFL: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Civil Engineering specialisations to look for
Civil Engineering master's programs usually let you specialise in structural Engineering, construction Management, transportation Engineering, geotechnical Engineering and water Resources. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on EPFL's program page which of these EPFL offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Civil Engineering at EPFL
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
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- Prerequisite: Structural analysis
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- Prerequisite: Design software basics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Civil Engineering — Lausanne & Geneva
International organisations, hospitality and research
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Civil Engineering at similar universities in Switzerland
Universities on our list offering Civil Engineering, closest in total cost.
Loan
EMI on a ₹53 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is CHF 1,500 – CHF 4,500 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹63 lakh – ₹71 lakh over 2 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering, with structural analysis and engineering mathematics.
Graduates move into roles such as Structural Engineer, Project / Construction Manager, Transportation Planner and Geotechnical Engineer. Employers look for autoCAD, STAAD, ETABS, project planning and BIM / Revit.
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹53 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹71,516 a month.
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