The EPFL Summer Internship Program offers fully funded research opportunities for international Bachelor’s and Master’s students at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. Students work on cutting-edge projects under supervision of EPFL professors and researchers for 8-12 weeks during summer. The programme is open to students from all countries with no application fee and IELTS is not required.
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1. Overview
EPFL offers fully funded summer internship programmes providing hands-on research experience in leading labs. Participants work alongside researchers on cutting-edge projects across engineering, science, technology, computer science, and life sciences. The experience includes seminars, lab visits, social activities, and networking opportunities with other interns. Upon completion, students receive internship certificates recognizing their achievement.
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2. Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Duration | 8-12 weeks (programme dependent) |
| Internship Dates | May to October 2027 |
| Eligible Students | Bachelor’s and Master’s students from all countries |
| Application Fee | No application fee |
| IELTS Requirement | Not required |
| Programme Deadlines | November 1, 2026 (E3); November 15, 2026 (Life Sciences); November 29, 2026 (Summer@EPFL) |
3. Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a non-EPFL institution and remain enrolled throughout the internship period. Students must have completed at least two years of their Bachelor’s program before the internship starts. Applicants should not be enrolled in a PhD program at the time of application. Students from all countries are eligible to apply.
4. Programme Tracks
EPFL operates multiple summer internship tracks. The E3 Summer Internship Program focuses on engineering, science, and technology fields with an October 2026 application opening and November 1, 2026 deadline. The Life Sciences Summer Research Program serves biology and chemistry students with a November 15, 2026 deadline. Summer@EPFL targets computer science students with a November 29, 2026 deadline. Each track has specific eligibility criteria and focuses on particular research areas.
5. Application Process
Applicants submit applications online through the EPFL application portal. Required documents include curriculum vitae, motivation letter, official transcripts, contact details of two references, student ID or CAMIPRO card, passport or ID copy, and choice of three EPFL laboratories. Incomplete and late applications are not considered. After the deadline, selected candidates participate in online interviews with host laboratories. Results are announced in mid-March, with internships running from May to October 2027.
The EPFL Summer Internship Program provides exceptional research experience at one of Europe’s leading universities. Whether pursuing engineering, science, technology, computer science, or life sciences, students gain hands-on laboratory experience, develop professional networks, and contribute to cutting-edge research under supervision of world-class researchers.