The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, commonly known as École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), is one of Europe's most prestigious and renowned institutions for science and technology. Here's an overview:

General Information:

• Location : Lausanne, Switzerland
• Founded : 1853 (became a federal institute in 1969)
• Language of Instruction : Primarily French, with many programs offered in English, especially at the graduate level
• Campus : Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, the campus spans across 136 hectares.