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University of Lausanne

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828/yr

Avg. tuition

23,400/yr

Living (Bachelors)

23,400/yr

Living (Masters)

27+programs

Courses

About

Established in 1911, HEC Lausanne, also known as the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne, is the affiliated business school of Lausanne. The university has close to 16,000 students, of which around one in four come from abroad. It is considered one of the best business schools in Switzerland. The HEC Lausanne offers Bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees and executive education, including a part-time Executive MBA, short, open courses, and tailor-made programmes for the organisations. The university has a strong international dimension with more than 130 academic partners internationally.

What is the Acceptance Rate of the University of Lausanne?

The acceptance rate of the University of Lausanne is 31%, showcasing that every 100 applicants, about 31 are admitted.

What is the Annual Tuition fee at the University of Lausanne?

The annual tuition fee at the University of Lausanne is CHF 1160 (INR 1.1 Lakh).

The university received the AMBA and EQUIS accreditations for the high quality of its programmes, research, and teaching activities and also has collaborations with other faculties along with the region's teaching and research centres such as EPFL.HEC Lausanne offers specific multidisciplinary programmes and training, especially in a Master's and continuing education context.

Top Reasons to Study in the University of Lausanne

The university has close ties with business enterprises, organisations, and public authorities in Switzerland and worldwide. It offers a program of refresher and complementary courses designed for adults who are already professionally active but wish to update their knowledge in a particular domain or enlarge their field of competence.

The university encourages the appropriate use of technology and knowledge to ensure the rapid renewal of knowledge and respond to a growing demand for effective and flexible education.
The university offers an MBA programme designed for managers and professionals who wish to acquire new competencies and responsibilities in their careers. The programme lasts 16 months, and participants can choose between two main focus areas, including Management Corporate and Finance Healthcare Management.

The HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne scholarships include External Funding GGC Scholarships and Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme.

Admissions

Avg acceptance rate (Bachelors)

31%

Application Fee

CHF 150 - CHF 217

How to Apply at University of Lausanne

The students can apply online.
Fill out the application form
Fill in the personal details
Review the application
Pay the application fees
Submit the application

Note: The HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne application cost is CHF 150 - CHF 217( INR 11,972-17,320).

Documents Required to Apply to University of Lausanne

The requirements for admission vary according to the department; all the HEC Lausanne, University Of Lausanne International students must submit the following documents:

A letter of motivation
Resume or CV
University transcript
Certificate from the university confirming academic recognition of one semester.

Exams Accepted By University of Lausanne

For admission, specific HEC Lausanne, University Of Lausanne requirements must be met:

Exam	Score
ECTS	180

English Proficiency Requirements

Students seeking HEC Lausanne, University Of Lausanne admission must score the following on the English Proficiency Test:

English Proficiency Test	Required Minimum
IELTS	6.5

Campus Life

Number of campuses the university has
1

Campus locations
Lausanne

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Transportation in the city

The university campus is linked by public transport to Lausanne, and students can easily reach the campus by public transport. The Lausanne campus of the university has direct metro rail access to the centre of the city.

Services offered by the university

The Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne has over two million documents housed in buildings overlooking Lake Geneva. The institution places importance on an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring close cooperation between both the staff and students.

The campus boasts of state of the art laboratories for researchers, along with well-equipped lecture theatres for staff and students. The institution offers a wide range of interdisciplinary courses.

Student life at University of Lausanne

The university is located on the University of Lausanne campus, situated on the western side of Lausanne. The campus overlooks Lake Geneva, a significant pool for European research, industry, banking, and research. The university collaborates with the Swiss Finance Institute and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, also based on the same campus in Lausanne.

The student organisations are omnipresent at Lausanne and represent real support to the community. They offer diverse activities to students, linking them to the business environment.

The campus offers exceptional sporting, cultural and leisure opportunities, including theatre at the Grange de Dorigny and underwater diving at the sports centre.

The student organisations include HEC Finance Club, Investment HEC, HEC Espace enterprise, Junior Entreprise HEC Lausanne, Oikos Lausanne, Wine society, Uthink, START Lausanne, and many others.

On campus accomodation at University of Lausanne

The University of Lausanne does not currently have a hall of residence on its campus. It closely works with the Fondation Maisons pour Etudiants Lausanne (FMEL), which welcomes over 2,500 students, mainly within the Lausanne urban area. Since the accommodation situation in Lausanne and the surrounding area is very tight, the halls of residence run by FMEL should be the first option for the students.

Accommodation Expense

Average expenses for a Bachelors amount to 22,813.64 CHF( INR 17,75,325).

Faculty

University Faculty:Student Ratio

1:16

University Faculty Stats

The university's student-to-faculty ratio is 52.4, and approximately 300 academic staff provide excellent education to the university's students.

Career Opportunities

Internship opportunities at University of Lausanne

Career Centre's university advisors can assist the students and give them advice in their search for an internship during their studies.

Internship and academic thesis

Isabelle Perrotti is available by email regarding administrative issues concerning internship master's thesis and academic master's thesis and internship agreement, internship when graduated, supervision, etc.

Placement of University of Lausanne

The strength of the HEC Lausanne programme and calibre of the students is apparent in the student placements in top institutions for post-doctoral and professorial appointments. Examples of top institutions include IESE Business School, ETH Zurich, Cass Business School, Lausanne, University of Geneva, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Maynooth University. MBA is the most lucrative degree at HEC Lausanne, with graduates earning an average salary of 169,115 CHF (13,507,656 INR).