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Computer Science

EPFL

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Overview

EPFL’s MSc in Computer Science is a dossier-based, competitive admission process that emphasizes prior academic strength most heavily. The program explicitly says no minimum GPA is stated, strong English is required, and English test certificates are welcome but not required. A portfolio is not part of the CS admission criteria.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

No portfolio is used for this program; admission guidance does not request or evaluate a work portfolio for Computer Science.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeMedium

The program considers the applicant’s motivation and statement of purpose as part of its dossier review.

Bar to clear: A focused statement showing clear motivation for EPFL CS and fit with the program

Academics & GPAHigh

This is the main filter: EPFL asks for excellent academic records, strong foundations in math and CS, and competitive dossier quality; HES applicants also have a stated average-grade threshold.

Bar to clear: Excellent Bachelor-level grades; HES CS/Communication Systems average 5.0+

Test scoresLow

English proficiency matters because the program is taught entirely in English, but English certificates such as TOEFL/IELTS are explicitly welcome and not required.

Bar to clear: Strong English; TOEFL/IELTS optional, no stated minimum