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Of 8 May 1995 (State 1 Er December 2015)
The persons holding one of the following certificates are admitted without examination in the first semester in a section of the EPFL:
1 There shall be admitted without examination in the first semester in a section of the EPFL the persons holding a certificate of completion of studies issued by a foreign higher secondary school, where the following conditions are met:
2 For persons entitled to a right of residence as an employed or self-employed person or as a member of the family of such a worker, within the meaning of the Agreement of 21 June 1999 between the Swiss Confederation, of the one part, and the Community Member States, on the other hand, on the free movement of persons 5 Or Annex K of the Convention of 4 January 1960 establishing the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) 6 , and by extension for Swiss and other persons resident in Switzerland at the time of obtaining their higher secondary education certificate in Switzerland, the rate laid down in para. 1, paragraph b, c. 1, is 70 %, and para. 1, paragraph b, c. 2, is not applicable.
3 The management of the EPFL fixed and published on the website of the Conference of Rectors of the Swiss Universities 7 The equivalence criteria for different countries, in particular for those who do not provide a certificate of scientific guidance within the meaning of para. 1, paragraph a, c. 4, or whose certificates do not have a general average within the meaning of para. 1, paragraph b, c. 1.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 juil. 2013, in effect since 1 Er Dec. 2013 ( RO 2013 3255 ).
2 RS 0.414.8
3 RS 413.11
4 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 oct. 2015, in force since 1 Er Dec. 2015 ( RO 2015 4115 ).
5 RS 0.142.112.681
6 RS 0.632.31
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The holders of a bachelor's, master's or other degree, issued by a Swiss or foreign high school equivalent to that of the EPFL, are admitted without examination in the first semester of the bachelor's degree.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
Anyone who has passed an admission examination in the first semester of the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School (EPFZ) is admitted without examination in the first half of the training leading to the bachelor's degree in all sections of the EPFL.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
Is admitted in the first semester in all sections of the EPFL, after passing a reduced admission examination, any person who:
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
3 Introduced by c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 The Training Delegate 1 Determines on a case-by-case basis the branches of the reduced intake examination. It takes into account the training acquired, the language skills of the candidates and the specific requirements of the studies envisaged. The reduced entrance examination is conducted in French. 2
2 Entrant into consideration for candidates holding certificates referred to in s. 5, let. A to c, branches of the mathematical-natural sciences according to art. 8, para. 1. 3
3 Art. 8, para. 3, applies mutatis mutandis.
1 New expression according to c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 22 May 2006, in force since 23 Oct 2006. 2006 ( RO 2006 5335 ). This mod has been taken into account. Throughout the text.
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of s. 1 to 5 can only be admitted to the first semester of the EPFL after successful completion of a full admission examination. The full admission examination is conducted in French.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 The full admission examination covers the following 11 branches:
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2 If the candidate proves that he or she has, in certain areas of Group 2, knowledge corresponding to the level of federal maturity, the training officer may dispense with the corresponding examinations. 2
3 The subject matter of the examinations must meet the objectives of the disciplines in accordance with Art. 9 of the order of 7 December 1998 on the Swiss examination of maturity 3 . 4
4 The technical option is to be chosen in the course curriculum laid down each year by the EPFL. 5
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 16 April 2012, in force since 1 Er August 2012 ( RO 2012 3777 ).
2 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 16 April 2012, in force since 1 Er August 2012 ( RO 2012 3777 ).
3 RS 413.12
4 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 juil. 2013, in effect since 1 Er Dec. 2013 ( RO 2013 3255 ).
5 Introduced by ch. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 Persons who meet the conditions for a semester above the EPFZ may change to the upper semester corresponding to the EPFL. The latter may, however, require that they acquire missing materials.
2 Persons in a situation of permanent failure in a FIF can no longer be admitted to the EPFL.
3 A candidate may be admitted to a new field of study only if, in the past, he has been registered only in one academic field. Fields of study left directly after a successful stage are not taken into account.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 oct. 2015, in force since 1 Er Dec. 2015 ( RO 2015 4115 ).
1 Students from another high school who wish to study or continue their studies at the EPFL must provide proof of:
2 The school may require students to pass an equivalency examination or to acquire additional credits within the specified period.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 oct. 2015, in force since 1 Er Dec. 2015 ( RO 2015 4115 ).
1 Any holder of a bachelor's degree issued by an EPF shall be admitted to the training leading to the corresponding master's degree in the EPFL.
2 He may be admitted to the training leading to another master's degree, by decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
3 Any holder of a bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) or any person justifying a level of equivalent education acquired in another Swiss or foreign high school may be admitted to the training Leading to the master's degree, by decision of the school.
4 The school may require candidates from another high school to pass an equivalency examination or to acquire additional credits prior to the beginning or, at the latest, at the end of the first year of the master's course. It may also require, where appropriate, that they carry out an internship in accordance with the rules of study within the same deadlines.
5 The admission of holders of a bachelor's degree from a high school with which the EPFL has entered into an agreement is governed by this agreement.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 oct. 2015, in force since 1 Er Dec. 2015 ( RO 2015 4115 ).
1 Repealed by c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, with effect from 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
1 The Delegate for Training may admit as auditors persons who wish to pursue teaching without seeking an academic title. 1
2 The training delegate may exclude listeners from certain lessons or admit them only insofar as they prove that they have sufficient knowledge and where the premises and the equipment at disposal and the conditions To allow it. It must indicate the admission restrictions in official publications. 2
3 If there is no limit on admission, the auditors are considered to be admitted when they have paid the auditor fee.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
Studies leading to a bachelor's or master's degree can only be started at the beginning of a semester. Admission in the first half is possible only in the autumn.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
1 The training officer shall take the decisions under s. 1 to 13 on the basis of the documents submitted, in particular as regards:
2 The Vice-President for Academic Affairs makes decisions under s. 1 to 13 on the basis of the documents submitted, in particular as regards:
3 With regard to the admission of non-resident foreign candidates, holders of foreign certificates of maturity, the training delegate also takes decisions on the basis of reception capacity, determined in particular by staff Teacher and the places of study available.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 The training officer may require the candidate to pass the reduced admission examination before the start of the studies, after having taken a preparatory course organised by the EPFL or at the latest by the end of the first year of study. 1
2 Candidates who are required to write the examination in the first year of study shall have the same rights and obligations as students before the examination.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 The training delegate sets the dates and times for registration. He arranges admission examinations in collaboration with the Director of the Special Mathematics Course and the Intake Commission. Admission exams take place once a year. 1 2
2 Registration may be withdrawn within a time limit set by the Training Officer. The examination fees paid are refunded in this case. 3
3 A late registration withdrawal is not eligible for the refund of the examination fee; the withdrawal of late registration amounts to a failure where the applicant cannot prove that he/she has been prevented from meeting the delays due to certified illness By a medical certificate or compelling reasons.
1 New wording of the sentence as per c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 5 juil. 2010, effective from 1 Er Oct. 2010 ( RO 2010 4013 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
3 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 The Vice-President for Academic Affairs sets the method of inquiry (oral or written) for the proper conduct of the admission examination and taking into account the subject matter to be examined. The decision shall be published in an appropriate manner on the EPFL website, six months before the examination at the latest.
2 The training delegate appoints the examiner and, for oral examination, the observer.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 16 April 2012, in force since 1 Er August 2012 ( RO 2012 3777 ).
1 The working instruments authorised for the various branches of the examination, such as texts, tables, calculating machines, etc., shall be given in writing to the candidates.
2 A candidate who uses non-authorized work instruments may be excluded from the examination by the training officer; in such cases, he or she is considered to have failed the examination. 1
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
In the event of absence or abandonment without a valid excuse, the candidate is considered to have failed the examination. Only the disease and compelling reasons are an excuse and allow for the possibility of a possible interruption of the examination.
1 The work is rated from 1 to 6, with the required average of 4. Only whole points and half-points are allowed. The zero is reserved in the event that the student does not present himself, without just cause for the test to which he is enrolled, as well as in the event that he presents himself to the test, but would make a blank sheet. 1
2 The admission examination was successful when the notes of all the branches listed in s. 8, para. 1, let. A and b, on the one hand, and the notes of all the branches of group 1 listed in art. 8, para. 1, let. On the other hand, reached a weighted average of 4.0. 2
3 The group of branch 2 mentioned in art. 8, para. 1, can only be presented if all the scores obtained in the group of branch 1 attain the required average. The result remains acquired during a retry. 3
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
2 Repealed by c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ). New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 22 May 2006, in force since 23 Oct 2006. 2006 (RO 2006 5335).
3 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 16 April 2012, in force since 1 Er August 2012 ( RO 2012 3777 ).
1 The candidate who has failed twice in the admission examination in a FIF is no longer able to repeat it.
2 Candidates who are required to undergo a reduced admission examination during the first year of study are admitted in the second year of study only when they have passed this examination.
1 The result of the admission examination of each candidate shall be determined by the admission committee in agreement with the experts.
2 On the basis of the report of the Intake Commission, the training officer shall communicate by decision to the candidates whether or not they have succeeded. 1
1 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 Candidates who are subject to an admission examination in the first half of the bachelor's degree can be admitted to the CMS. 1 The delegate to the training reserves the right to make a selection according to the number of places available, on the basis of the titles presented or pre-entry tests at the CMS. 2
2 Candidates who have successfully completed the annual review of the CMS are exempt from the entrance examination in the mathematical classes-natural sciences . 3
3 A discontinuation or failure of the CMS is equivalent to a failure on the admission test. 4
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
3 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 5 juil. 2010, effective from 1 Er Oct. 2010 ( RO 2010 4013 ).
4 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 5 juil. 2010, effective from 1 Er Oct. 2010 ( RO 2010 4013 ).
1 The Vice-President for Academic Affairs determines the composition and duties of the admission commission in the bachelor's and master's courses.
2 It may delegate the authority to make decisions under this order.
1 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
1 Any person who registers for an admission examination shall pay a fee for examination in accordance with the Ordinance of 31 May 1995 on taxes in the field of FIF 1 .
2 The fees for examinations for admission to a higher semester shall be fixed pursuant to Art. 2, para. 1, let c of the FIF Domain Taxes Ordinance.
3 The candidate who represents himself in a review will pay the corresponding fee again.
4 The Training Delegate may, upon reasoned request, waive the requirement for applicants and award holders of this fee. 2
1 RS 414.131.7
2 New content according to the c. I of the O of the EPFL Division of 1 Er March 2002, effective from 1 Er March 2002 ( RO 2002 1763 ).
1 Any person admitted as a student at the EPFL shall be required to pay a fee for admission in accordance with the Ordinance of 31 May 1995 on taxes in the field of FIF 1 The move from one EPF to another does not give rise to the payment of this fee.
2 No waiver of payment of this fee is granted.
1 A student who has changed a section as a result of an abandonment or first failure before the coming into force of this amendment has the right to change a section only once in accordance with s. 9, para. 4.
2 The provisions of Section 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the admission in a higher semester of the studies leading to the diploma of the EPFL.
3 For students of an EFA, the acquisition of 60 credits from 2 E During the third year of study is assimilated to obtaining a bachelor's degree.
1 Introduced by ch. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
This order shall enter into force on 1 Er October 1995.
There will be no admission examination session in the winter of 2007.
1 RS 414.110.37
2 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 22 May 2006, in force since 23 Oct 2006. 2006 ( RO 2006 5335 ).
3 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL of 23 June 2003, in force since 1 Er Jul. 2003 ( RO 2003 3233 ).
4 New content according to the c. I de l' O de la Direction de l' EPFL du 15 oct. 2015, in force since 1 Er Dec. 2015 ( RO 2015 4115 ).
5 New content according to Art. 19 hp. 3 of the O de la direction of the EPFL of 27 June 2005 on continuing training at the EPFL, in force since 1 Er Seven. 2005 ( RO 2005 4229 ).
6 RO 2006 5335