Each doctoral program sets its own deadlines. Examples found: EDMX deadlines on April 15 and December 15 (year not specified), and EDBB next application deadline on April 15, 2026.

Degree Certificate

General LOR

Master SOP

Personal Statement

Transcript

Bachelor Degree

Minimum GPA

Applicants are evaluated on the quality of the application, educational background and research references, and area of specialization. For PhD admission, a Master Degree is required (M.Sc. students may apply before graduation but must hold the Master's when starting). No minimum GPA or specific work experience is specified; candidates must match the program's scientific focus.

PhD students at EPFL receive a salary and there are no tuition fees. PhD applications are free of charge. A CHF 1,500 doctoral tax is charged at completion of studies. Specific funding details vary by program/lab and should be confirmed with the program.

	Round 1	Round 2
Fall	Nov 1, 2026	N/A
Spring	N/A	Apr 15, 2026

PhD in Cancer Research

Overview

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Application Requirements

Fees and Funding