Applications are open for the three-month summer programme at EPFL, inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world to gain hands-on research experience. The last date to apply is November 29, 2026.

Students looking to gain international research experience can now apply for the EPFL Summer Internship 2027 in Switzerland. The École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), one of Europe’s leading science and technology universities, is offering a three-month summer programme through its School of Computer and Communication Sciences.

The fully funded opportunity is open to eligible undergraduate and master’s students from across the world. Selected participants will work in an international academic environment, gaining practical exposure to research and developing skills in their respective fields.

The programme is expected to begin between May and September 2027. There is no application fee, and candidates are not required to submit IELTS scores.

EPFL Summer Internship 2027: Financial Benefits

The programme will provide financial assistance to selected students to cover their stay and travel expenses in Switzerland. The benefits include:

• Living allowance: Financial support to meet living expenses during the internship.
• Travel reimbursement: Refund of eligible travel costs.
• Transportation: A train ticket or low-cost economy-class return airfare, depending on the applicable arrangements.

The support is intended to make international research exposure more accessible to students who might otherwise find the cost of travelling to Switzerland a barrier.

Who can apply for the EPFL Summer Internship?

The fellowship welcomes applicants of all nationalities who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme, including BSc, BTech, MSc and MTech courses.

Candidates must have completed at least two years of their undergraduate studies by the time of application.

The primary eligible disciplines include:

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Other related engineering disciplines

Students from other academic backgrounds may also have opportunities through separate programmes offered by EPFL, subject to their respective eligibility requirements.

Required documents

Applicants must complete the online application process. After submitting the application, candidates will receive an email containing a link to upload the required documents.

These include a curriculum vitae (CV), academic transcripts and a letter of motivation explaining their interest in the programme.

How to apply?

Interested students can visit the official EPFL website to access the application portal and review the detailed eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: November 29, 2026.

Candidates are advised to submit their applications before the deadline and check the official programme website for updates regarding research placements and selection procedures.