EPFL's doctoral program in computer and communication sciences (EDIC), in Lausanne, takes applications for September 2027 until 1 December 2026 at 23:59 CET. Applying is free. EDIC offers 55 first-year fellowships in 2027, and EPFL pays doctoral assistants a starting salary of 55,225 Swiss francs gross a year. Admission is centralised, so you do not need to contact professors first.
Who can apply
Nationality
EDIC sets no nationality condition. It asks international applicants for an English test and certified translations where needed, so a Tunisian graduate can apply.
Degree
A four- or five-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree with a rigorous background in computer science, communication systems, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics or a related field.
Language
If English is not your first language and your degree was not taught mainly in English, send a recognised test by the deadline, for example TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS Academic 7.0.
Funding and what it does not cover
EDIC supports all admitted students financially. EPFL's basic starting salary for a doctoral assistant is 55,225 Swiss francs gross a year, valid from 1 January 2026. Top candidates also receive a one-year IC School Fellowship.
Covered
Financial support for every admitted student
One-year IC School Fellowship for top candidates, 55 in 2027
