EPFL, Lausanne

Name: EPFL
Address: Lausanne, Switzerland

#52 among attractions in Lausanne

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The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a public research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland. It specializes in natural sciences and engineering. It is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, with three main missions: education, research and innovation. The QS World University Rankings ranked EPFL as the 14th best university in the world across all fields in 2021, whereas THE World University Rankings ranked EPFL as the world's 19th best school for engineering and technology in 2020. ()

Local name: École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne Established: 1853 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 46°31'14"N, 6°33'58"E

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EPFL – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée Bolo, Rolex Learning Center, Renens, SwissTech Convention Center.

~850 ftSW
Museum
Musée Bolo, Lausanne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland, the Musée Bolo is a unique gem that captures the evolution of computing technology. This specialized museum, though lesser-known compared to traditional art and history museums, offers a fascinating journey through the...
~940 ftSE
Library, Universities and schools
Rolex Learning Center, Lausanne
5 min walk • The Rolex Learning Center, nestled in the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland, is a pioneering architectural feat and a cornerstone of academic life at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). This iconic building, completed in 2010, redefines the traditional...
1.4 miNE
Area
Renens, Lausanne
37 min walk • Renens is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is located in the district of Ouest Lausannois, and is a suburb of the city of Lausanne. It is the fourth largest city in the canton.
~1220 ftNW
Convention center, Auditorium
SwissTech Convention Center
6 min walk • The SwissTech Convention Center is a conference centre on the campus of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland.
0.7 miE
Library
Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne, Lausanne
17 min walk • The Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne was founded in the 16th century and became one of the most important public libraries in Switzerland.
0.4 miN
46°31'36"N • 6°33'52"E
Galerie du Pressoir
11 min walk • Museum
0.8 miS
46°30'32"N • 6°33'39"E
Parc du Débarcadère
22 min walk • Park, Hotel
0.8 miE
Library
Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, Lausanne
21 min walk • The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law is an agency of the federal administration of Switzerland charged with research and consultancy in comparative law.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
University of Lausanne, Lausanne
17 min walk • The University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland was founded in 1537 as a school of theology, before being made a university in 1890.

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Which popular attractions are close to EPFL?

Nearby attractions include Musée Bolo, Lausanne (5 min walk), Rolex Learning Center, Lausanne (5 min walk), University of Lausanne, Lausanne (17 min walk), Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne, Lausanne (17 min walk).

How to get to EPFL by public transport?

The nearest stations to EPFL:

Bus

Ecublens VD, EPFL • Lines: 705 (3 min walk)
Ecublens VD, Argand • Lines: 31, 705 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Bassenges (9 min walk)
UNIL-Sorge (9 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Sulpice VD • Lines: 3150 (23 min walk)

Train

Renens (33 min walk)