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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne · Lausanne, Switzerland · Founded 1853
#33
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne ranks #33 globally — #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #35 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #86 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne places #33 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#22
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#35
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#86
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded
1853
Total students
≈ 12,000
International students
≈ 57%
Official site

Subject rankings

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Physics & Astronomy #15 #4
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #10 #153
Architecture #11
Chemical Engineering #11 #107
Civil Engineering #11 #109
Engineering & Technology #12 #21 #59
Natural / Physical Sciences #12 #20
Chemistry #12 #36
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #13 #156
Materials Science #13 #38
Statistics #13
Computer Science #15 #21 #65
Artificial Intelligence #15 #122
Mathematics #17 #60
Environmental Science #36 #142
Biological Sciences #37 #73
Life Sciences & Medicine #164 #50
Earth & Geosciences #51-100 #133
Energy Science & Engineering #65
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #81
Accounting & Finance #101-150
Business & Management #137
Medicine / Clinical #138 #177
Psychology #251-300 #148
Social Sciences & Management #202
Sociology #301-375

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne ranked in the world in 2026?

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne ranks #22 in QS 2026, #35 in THE 2026 and #86 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #33 globally.

When was École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne founded?

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne was founded in 1853.

What percentage of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne students are international?

Approximately 57% of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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