World-class research environment and infrastructure - Anonymous employee EPFL Employee Review

5.0
28 Nov 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Extremely competitive salary for PhD students compared to other countries. State-of-the-art facilities, laboratories, and computing resources. Very international, diverse, and stimulating academic environment. Beautiful campus location near the lake with great public transport connections.

Cons

High cost of living in Lausanne and the surrounding area (housing is expensive).

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5.0
24 Aug 2025
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Pros

Great research resources, was very impressed by the talent

Cons

None that I'm aware of.

3.0
29 Jan 2026
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Pros

High funding Diverse culture Great cleanroom

Cons

Your experience strongly depends on who you work with No campus life

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