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The EPFL University has tripled the tuition fees for international students residing in Switzerland, from Fall 2025 onwards. Students used to pay a standard fee of around CHF 730 or INR 83.7 K per semester. This has now tripled. This means the EPFL University Fees for International Students residing in Switzerland are now CHF 2,190 or INR 2.5 Lakhs per semester. This change in fee policy does not apply to other additional fees.
EPFL Switzerland Cost of Living
The cost of living in Switzerland largely depends on the choice of a student's lifestyle. Switzerland is considered more expensive than other European countries. However, with smart planning, it is still manageable to study here. Given below is a sample budget for living costs.
| Cost Component | Monthly Cost in CHF | Monthly Cost in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | CHF 100 | INR 11.5 K |
| Rent | CHF 900 | INR 1.03 L |
| Food | CHF 600 | INR 68.8 K |
| Health Insurance | CHF 400 | INR 45.9 K |
| Transportation | CHF 60 | INR 6.9 K |
| Other Costs | CHF 333 | INR 38.2 K |
| Total Estimated Monthly Costs | CHF 2,393 | INR 2.75 L |
Source: Official website - EPFL Switzerland
1 CHF = INR 114.77
travel_explore Read from epfl.ch/en on 30 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.
