Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
The Summer@EPFL Internship 2027 is a paid research internship at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. Interns receive a living allowance of CHF 1,800 a month and a full refund of their travel to Switzerland, by economy flight or second-class train, for a two to three-month research project.
The programme is run by EPFL’s School of Computer and Communication Sciences. It is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students worldwide in computer science, computer engineering, telecommunications and electrical engineering who have finished at least their first year of university.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Switzerland (EPFL, Lausanne) |
| Organisation | EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences |
| Duration | 2 to 3 months, between May and September 2027 |
| Funding | CHF 1,800 a month plus travel refund (economy flight or train) |
| Study level | Bachelor’s (2nd year or above) and Master’s students |
| Fields | Computer science, computer engineering, telecommunications, electrical engineering |
| Application fee | None mentioned |
| Deadline | 29 November 2026 (Anywhere on Earth) |
What is Summer@EPFL?
EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of Europe’s top technical universities. Each summer its School of Computer and Communication Sciences hosts international students in its research labs.
You join a research group and help solve problems that are part of larger research projects, often through programming or design work to prove new ideas. There is no fixed list of projects. Faculty suggest projects to admitted students, and you agree the topic and dates with your host lab.
What you get
- A living allowance of CHF 1,800 a month, paid for the time you are there
- A refund of your travel costs (economy airfare or second-class train)
- Two to three months of hands-on research in an EPFL lab
- Help from EPFL staff to find a place to stay
Accommodation is not paid for. EPFL staff usually share a list of places to look, or may offer you a room.
Who can apply
- Enrolled in a BSc, BTech, MSc, MTech or similar programme in computer science, computer engineering, telecommunications or electrical engineering
- In the second year of a Bachelor’s or above when you apply
- Still enrolled in your Bachelor’s or Master’s during the internship
- Excellent academic results
- Any nationality
PhD students and people who will have finished their Master’s before the summer cannot apply.
Is there an age limit?
No age limit is listed.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No test is named. Your motivation letter and CV are in English, so good English helps.
Can I apply with an average GPA?
Places are competitive and go to students with excellent results. Give your cumulative GPA exactly as your school shows it, without converting it. A strong motivation letter that shows real interest in a research area can help you stand out.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned.
Required documents
- A CV
- All your university transcripts, including your Bachelor’s if you are now in a Master’s
- A motivation letter in PDF, ideally one page and no longer than two
- Up to three research domains you are interested in, chosen on the application form
How to write your motivation letter
- Read the research pages of EPFL’s School of Computer and Communication Sciences and pick up to three areas that really interest you.
- Name the topics and say why they matter to you. Link them to a course, project or code you have written.
- Describe one technical project in a few lines: the problem, your tools and the result. A GitHub link helps.
- Keep it to one page. Faculty use your chosen domains and letter to decide who to invite.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the instructions and FAQ on the Summer@EPFL application page.
- Register on the application website and fill in your details.
- Choose up to three research domains.
- Upload your CV, transcripts and motivation letter as PDFs.
- Submit before 29 November 2026 (Anywhere on Earth time).
Selection process
EPFL faculty review applications based on academic results and research interests, then offer projects to selected students. All applicants hear the decision by email before 25 January 2027. Internships take place between May and September 2027, on dates agreed with the host lab.
Deadline
Deadline: 29 November 2026 (Anywhere on Earth time)
Decisions are sent before 25 January 2027.
Have a question?
Ask in the comments and we’ll help where we can.
Related reading
- EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2027 in Switzerland (Funded)
- CaCTüS Summer Internship 2027 in Germany (Fully Funded)
- HENNGE Global Internship Program 2027 in Tokyo, Japan (Fully Funded Flights + Monthly Subsidy)
- KAUST VSRP Internship 2027 in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded Research Internship)
- OIST Research Internship Spring 2027 in Japan (Funded)
Follow us so you never miss an opportunity
We post new scholarships, fellowships and internships every day. Join our WhatsApp channel or follow us on TikTok so the next one reaches you first.
Apply now
[…] you study outside the U.S., these research programmes accept students from abroad: Summer@EPFL, CaCTüS in Germany and KAUST […]
[…] is in Africa, Europe or the Americas, these research programmes accept students from abroad: Summer@EPFL, EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research and KAUST […]