PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences
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Campus & City Vaud, Switzerland
- Rent (1BR)
- CHF 1,600
- Groceries
- CHF 500
- Pint
- CHF 8
Alpine + continental; 0-25°C, snowy winters.
Renowned rail network (SBB); every village connected.
Among the safest countries in the world.
A globally top-ranked research university, placed #26 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Recognised for academic excellence, international reach, and strong graduate outcomes.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Genuinely worthwhile"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — multilingual environment — you'll leave with more than just your degree. Overall, if you're considering PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — weekend skiing / hiking access is a genuine selling point. Overall, if you're considering PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, I'd say go for it.
"Good but not perfect"
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — multilingual environment — you'll leave with more than just your degree. Overall, if you're considering PhD in Computer and Communication Sciences at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, I'd say go for it.
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