Housing and Cities

For Housing and Cities, tuition is $120 USD; applications close Anytime.

The Housing and Cities program at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a non-degree course for students who want to learn about urban planning and development. It lasts one week and is taught in English. This program helps students understand how cities work and how to make them better.

The curriculum covers topics such as housing, urban design, and city management. Students learn skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration through hands-on activities and discussions. They also get to work on real-world projects to apply their knowledge.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers like Urban Planner, City Manager, Housing Developer, or Architect. They can work in government agencies, private companies, or non-profit organizations that focus on urban development and city planning.

EPFL, located in the Lausanne area, is a leading European research university focused on science, engineering and technology. Founded in 1853, the school is renowned for interdisciplinary research, strong ties to industry and an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports hundreds of startups. Students encounter a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes hands-on projects, collaboration and the translation of research into practical solutions.

The campus offers state of the art laboratories, innovation hubs and close partnerships with industry leaders in robotics, AI, sustainable energy and biotechnology. International students join a diverse community and benefit from programs taught in English, extensive research opportunities and structured doctoral and masters pathways. EPFL s connections with Swiss industry create clear pipelines for internships, collaborative theses and employment after graduation.

Life at EPFL blends academic intensity with a supportive environment that includes career services, language support and student associations. Lausanne s location on Lake Geneva provides a high quality of life and plentiful outdoor activities while remaining central to European research networks. Applicants should highlight research interests, teamwork experience and readiness for an intensive, innovation driven academic setting.