Energy

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Biomass conversion
• Digitalization in electricity systems
• Field-Based Insights into the Implementation of Renewable Energies
• Modelling, optimisation, design and analysis of integrated energy systems
• Energy Systems: managing the transition to renewables

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• The eligible applicants must possess a Master degree or a title judged equivalent. You must speak English fluently as all the courses and the reports during your PhD studies will be in that language.
• The TOEFL exam is highly recommended for the applicants who have not studies at least 3 years in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International — Non-residents — Free
• Domestic — Citizens or residents — Free

Additional Details

• EPFL doctoral students are usually enrolled with a dual status as employees of the school.
• CHF 1500 doctoral tax charged at the completion of the studies.

Living costs

Lausanne, Switzerland: 2,746-3,378 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Energy. Available scholarships include:

• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant 1920 CHF — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Need-based scholarships - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Need-based
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Postdoctoral Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 3500 CHF — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• PHD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 1920 CHF — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027