Block Courses 2026-27
Advanced Manufacturing (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Design of experiments (a) - Fall semester (Next time: Fall 2026)
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4
EN
Written & Oral
4
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (It is technically possible to give the course online for external Doctoral Candidates, but not recommended. Discussions in class are preferable. Next time : Winter 2027)
MSE-666 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
Mathematical models in supply chain management (Next time: Autumn 2027)
MGT-602 / Section EDMT
EN
Written
4
Modern photovoltaic technologies (EDPO Block course June 2027)
PHYS-609 / Section EDPO
EN
Oral presentation
2
Scanning electron microscopy techniques (a) (Next time: October 5 - 7, 2026)
MSE-636(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
1
Soft Microsystems Processing and Devices (next time February 2028)
MICRO-618 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
2
Architecture and Sciences of the City (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Against Data - Decolonizing Research (PhD students wishing to participate should submit a short abstract (200 words) - ahead of the seminar, actively engage in the roundtables, and submit a 300 word report following the worshop based.)
AR-693 / Section EDAR
Invited lecturers, Malterre-Barthes
EN
Written & Oral
2
Capitalizing on Uncertainty (August 31-September 5, 2026 from 9.15 to 18.00. Room: GC B3 30. Registration via https://cap-uncertainty.epfl.ch/registration-2/)
AR-809 / Section EDAR
EN
Project report
2
EDAR thesis writing workshop (Next time: December 3 and 4, 2026. For registration, please contact: edar@epfl.ch)
AR-616 / Section EDAR
FR/EN
Term paper
2
Horizontality and its project (28 septembre 2026 de 9h à 17h / 29 septembre 2026 de 9h à 12h30
Foyer SG)
AR-696 / Section EDAR
EN
Oral
1
AR-699 / Section EDAR
EN
Oral presentation
2
Memory matters (09.09 15-17h, 10.09 9-13h, 11.09 9-13h 14h30-16h30, 12.09 9-13h 14h30-16h30, 13.09 10-12h Verbania, Casa Ceretti, Via Roma, 42, 28921 Intra VB. 18.09 13-17h EPFL)
AR-695 / Section EDAR
EN
Project report
3
Theory and Method in the Study of Architecture, Art and the City (Sept 7, 2026 = hybrid session. Other sessions = on the campus)
AR-697 / Section EDAR
EN
Written & Oral
4
Biotechnology and Bioengineering (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
From data to paper: science communication to peers (Learn to turn your research data into clear figures, a coherent scientific story and an effective presentation through practical exercises and structured peer feedback)
BIO-707 / Section EDBB
EN
Written & Oral
1
Responsible Conduct in Biomedical Research (Fall) (Next time: Fall 2026)
BIO-664(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Oral
1
Scientific writing for biomedical articles (Fall) (Next time: Fall 2026)
BIO-686(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
Scientific writing for biomedical articles (Spring) (Next time: Spring 2027)
BIO-686(B) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
CIBM translational MR neuroimaging & spectroscopy (Next time: Spring 2027)
PHYS-770 / Section EDPY
EN
Project report
4
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Automated analytical and synthetic chemistry 1 (Next time Spring 2027)
ChE-602 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral presentation
2
Basic principles of drug action at the cardiovascular system (Spring 2027, Room TBA (Rue Bugnon, Lausanne))
CH-602 / Section EDCH
EN
Written
1
Basic principles of drug action at the nervous system (Spring 2027, Room TBA (Rue Bugnon, Lausanne))
CH-603 / Section EDCH
EN
Written
1
Efficient Synthetic Routes Towards Bioactive Molecules (Next time Fall 2026)
CH-620 / Section EDCH
EN
Multiple
2
Electron & energy transfer in organic & hybrid systems (Next time early 2028)
ChE-614 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral presentation
2
EN
Oral presentation
2
Hands-on with Research Data Management in Chemistry (Next time Spring 2027)
ChE-601 / Section EDCH
EN
Project report
1
Mass spectrometry, principles and applications (Block 1 week Fall 26 and 2nd week Spring 27. Pre-registration https://forms.gle/tCkcEEsosV82UzcVA)
CH-728 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral
3
Medicinal chemistry: concepts and case studies from the pharmaceutical industry (Next time Spring 28)
CH-604 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral
1
Synergism between Art of Total Synthesis and High Level Strategic Design (MOM) (Next time Summer 2027 )
CH-622 / Section EDCH
EN
Multiple
2
Scientific Writing (EDCH) (1) (Fall) (Next time Fall 2026.
325 CHF invoiced to lab for each participant)
ENG-613(1) / Section EDCH
EN
Project report
1
EN
Project report
1
Statistical methods in atomistic computer simulations (Postponed until further notice)
MSE-639 / Section EDMX
EN
Project report
2
Civil and Environmental Engineering (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Hands-on bioinformatics for microbial meta-omics (Next time: Fall 2028)
ENV-621 / Section EDCE
EN
Oral presentation
3
Inference for large-scale time series with application to sensor fusion (Next time: Spring 2028, block course)
CIVIL-606 / Section EDCE
EN
Oral presentation
2
Models for applied environmental economics (Next time: Spring 2028, Min. 5 persons)
ENV-723 / Section EDCE
EN
Oral presentation
1
Selected Topics on Advanced Composites in Engineering Structures (Next time: Fall 2027, Min. 5 persons
)
CIVIL-705 / Section EDCE
Invited lecturers, Vassilopoulos
EN
Multiple
2
EESS - CESS Seminar Course - option 1 (SPRING) (Next time: Spring 2027. This credit counts as transversal skills credits for EDCE candidates.)
ENV-630(c) / Section EDCE
EN
Project report
1
Snow Science Winter School (WSL) (Next time: Feb. 2027)
ENV-617 / Section EDCE
Various lecturers, Walter
EN
Project report
3
Winter School on Optimization and Operations Research (I) (January 2027, Zinal Switzerland)
MATH-801(1) / Section EDCE
Bierlaire, Various lecturers
EN
Oral
1
Winter School on Optimization and Operations Research (II) (January 2027, Zinal Switzerland)
MATH-801(2) / Section EDCE
Bierlaire, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
2
Computational and Quantitative Biology (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Advanced Microscopy for Life Science (Every year in September. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-659 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
3
Basic principles of drug action at the cardiovascular system (Spring 2027, Room TBA (Rue Bugnon, Lausanne))
CH-602 / Section EDCH
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
2
EN
Term paper
1
Monthly IBI-EDBB Mini-symposia (Every year from October until July)
BIOENG-600 / Section EDBB
Correia, Various lecturers
EN
Oral presentation
1
Scientific writing for biomedical articles (Fall) (Next time: Fall 2026)
BIO-686(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
Scientific writing for biomedical articles (Spring) (Next time: Spring 2027)
BIO-686(B) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
Computer and Communication Sciences (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
EDOC General and external courses
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Academic Writing for Doctoral Students (2) (Block course during the intersemester periods. Registration via Language Centre (CdL) only)
ENG-628 / Section EDOC-GE
Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
Communication for Research Engineers (Next time: 12-16 October and 9-13 November 2026
)
CIVIL-607 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Written & Oral
2
EN
Written
2
Creating & capturing value from innovative tech (A preface report should be submitted by Nov. 17, 2026 to be able to take the course. Please refer to the NOTES section below.)
ENG-642 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Written & Oral
2
ENG-655 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Written & Oral
2
Ethical integrity in the sciences (The course will be given over three full days in Fall 2026, on the ETHZ campus.)
ENG-653 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Written
1
Motion Design for Science (This is an introductory course to motion design for science. You do not need to have experience in the software, except for the tasks listed under Learning Prerequisites.)
ENG-640 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Oral presentation
1
Project Management and Effective Leadership (The course will take place in Spring 2027, see Note section for the specific dates and times of the course sessions)
ENG-648 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Project report
2
Sustainability in my research (Not given in 2026-2027, next time: Fall 2027)
ENG-650 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Oral presentation
2
Technology and Public Policy - Technology and innovation policies for grand and global challenges (Fall 2026: 28/09-05/10-14/10-26/10-02/11-11/11-16/11, 13h15-16h)
MGT-641 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Term paper
2
Videomaking for science communication (Next time: spring 2027)
ENG-608 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Oral presentation
1
Electrical Engineering (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
EN
Oral presentation
3
EN
Project report
3
EN
Project report
2
Electrochemical nano-bio-sensing and bio/CMOS interfaces (Next time: Spring 2027)
MICRO-614 / Section EDMI
EN
Project report
1
Energy Autonomous Wireless Smart Systems (Next time: Spring 2027)
MICRO-617 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
3
Statistical physics for optimization & learning (Next time: Spring 2028)
PHYS-642 / Section EDPY
EN
During the semester
4
EN
Written
2
Energy (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
EN
Term paper
2
Frederic Joliot/Otto Hahn Summer School on nuclear reactors Physics, fuels and systems (Next time: end of August 2027)
PHYS-600 / Section EDEY
Pautz, Various lecturers
EN
Oral
3
Power electronics for renewable applications (Next time: November 2026
Minimum participants for the course to take place : 6)
ENG-612 / Section EDEY
EN
Oral presentation
3
Thin Film Lubrication and Gas-Lubricated Bearings (Next time: June 2027 in Microcity (EPFL Neuchatel))
ENG-649 / Section EDEY
Invited lecturers, Schiffmann
EN
Project report
2
Design of experiments (a) - Fall semester (Next time: Fall 2026)
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4
Finance (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Asset pricing (To register, please contact edfi@epfl.ch. The timetable and location is available on the Google doc below under "Websites" (1 tab per term).)
FIN-701 / Section EDFI
EN
Written
3
Big Data and Machine Learning for Financial Economics (To register, please contact edfi@epfl.ch. The timetable and location is available on the Google doc below under "Websites" (1 tab per term).)
FIN-622 / Section EDFI
EN
Written
3
Empirical Asset Pricing (To register, please contact edfi@epfl.ch. The timetable and location is available on the Google doc below under "Websites" (1 tab per term).)
FIN-607 / Section EDFI
EN
Project report
3
Empirical Corporate Finance (To register, please contact edfi@epfl.ch. The timetable and location is available on the Google doc below under "Websites" (1 tab per term).)
FIN-703 / Section EDFI
EN
Multiple
3
Financial Econometrics II (To register, please contact edfi@epfl.ch. The timetable and location is available on the Google doc below under "Websites" (1 tab per term).)
FIN-618 / Section EDFI
EN
Written
3
Joint EPFL - ETH Zurich Doctoral Program in the Learning Sciences
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Management of technology (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
From lab to market: key steps (Course starts on February 22 and ends on April 16. Online self-paced course, with 2 synchronized sessions (Feb 25 & Apr 15). You will work on your own project.)
MGT-645 / Section EDMT
EN
Multiple
2
Mathematical models in supply chain management (Next time: Autumn 2027)
MGT-602 / Section EDMT
EN
Written
4
Microeconomics (Autumn 2026: September 1 & 2, 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm, Room ODY -1.0019.2. September 11/14/15/22/25, from 3 pm to 7 pm, Room ODY -1.0019.2
)
MGT-621 / Section EDMT
EN
Written
4
Materials Science and Engineering (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
EN
Project report
1
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (It is technically possible to give the course online for external Doctoral Candidates, but not recommended. Discussions in class are preferable. Next time : Winter 2027)
MSE-666 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
Advanced Microscopy for Materials (Next time: 24 - 27 November, 2026)
MSE-677 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
CCMX Advanced Course - Advanced X-ray Diffraction Methods for Coatings: strain, defects and deformation analysis of thin films (Next time: Autumn 2027)
MSE-628 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
CCMX Advanced Course - Instrumented Nanoindentation (Next time: August 26 - 28, 2026)
MSE-656 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
CCMX Tribology and Surfaces Interactions (Next time: August 23 - 27, 2027)
MSE-667 / Section EDMX
EN
Project report
2
Electrochemistry in Corrosion Research (Next time: November 11 - 13, 2026
Registration : on Metrohm website
and by sending an email to
anna.igualmunoz@epfl.ch)
MSE-658 / Section EDMX
Igual Muñoz, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
1
Limestone-Calcined Clay - Cement : Characterisation methods (SPRING) (Next time: February 8 -11, 2027
EPFL PhD candidates are invited to contact maude.schneider@epfl.ch if interested in the February 2027 course. Due to high demand, registration fills up quickly)
MSE-660(b) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
Limestone-Calcined Clay - Cement : Characterisation methods (Will not be given this Fall Semester)
MSE-660(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
Multidisciplinary NPs characterization (Block course done at Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI, Villigen) in four days. Please book your room at PSI Guest House well in advance, if needed. Next time: January or February 2028)
MSE-676 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
Non-destructive methods for industry and research (Nov. 23-24 and 26-27, 2026. To benefit from this course, the Doctoral School has agreed to fund it. If you register, please ensure that you can attend to avoid last-minute and mid-course withdrawals)
MSE-668 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
Optical Materials: Fundamental concepts and recent developments (Postponed until further notice)
MSE-643 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral
1
Powder Diffraction School - Modern Syncrotron Methods (Next time: Autumn 2027)
MSE-663 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral
2
Scanning and Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy (Next time: November 9 - 11, 2026)
MSE-735 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
1
Scanning electron microscopy techniques (a) (Next time: October 5 - 7, 2026)
MSE-636(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
1
Statistical methods in atomistic computer simulations (Postponed until further notice)
MSE-639 / Section EDMX
EN
Project report
2
Thin film and small scale mechanics (Next time: November 10 - 13, 2026)
MSE-669 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
Transmission electron microscopy and diffraction (a) (Next time: October 19 - 21, 2026)
MSE-637(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
MSE-637(b) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
X-Ray Analysis for thin films (October 12 - 15, 2026
To benefit from this course, EPFL Doctoral School has agreed to fund it. If you register, please ensure that you can attend to avoid last-minute and mid-course withdrawals)
MSE-627 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
Mathematics (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
EN
Term paper
2
Topics on Aggregation-Diffusion PDEs (Spring semester: 15.4-30.06.2027)
MATH-748 / Section EDMA
Invited lecturers
EN
Oral presentation
2
Reliable ML: from LLMs to cyber-physical systems (Registration via https://reliable-ml.github.io/)
MATH-806 / Section EDMA
EN
Project report
2
Summer School on RNLA (Fall 2026. Registration via https://morat2026.epfl.ch/)
MATH-805 / Section EDMA
EN
Oral
2
Mechanics (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
EN
Oral presentation
1
Design of experiments (a) - Fall semester (Next time: Fall 2026)
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4
Microsystems and Microelectronics (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (It is technically possible to give the course online for external Doctoral Candidates, but not recommended. Discussions in class are preferable. Next time : Winter 2027)
MSE-666 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
Advanced topics in micro- and nanomanufacturing: top-down meets bottom-up (Next time: Fall 2027)
MICRO-724 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
2
Electrochemical nano-bio-sensing and bio/CMOS interfaces (Next time: Spring 2027)
MICRO-614 / Section EDMI
EN
Project report
1
Energy Autonomous Wireless Smart Systems (Next time: Spring 2027)
MICRO-617 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
3
EN
Term paper
1
EN
Oral
1
Modelling micro-/nano- field effect electron devices (Next time: Autumn 2026)
MICRO-623 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
1
EN
Oral presentation
2
Optical MEMS and micro-optics (November 10 to 13, 2026 in Lausanne from 13.00 to 16.30 )
MICRO-605 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
1
Single-photon detectors (August 31-Sept 4, 2026 from 13h to 16h in Room ELG 120. Exams on Sept 11 in CO 120 + Sept 14 in DIA 003 from 13h15 to 18h. Registration is open on IS-Academia.)
MICRO-635 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
1
Soft Microsystems Processing and Devices (next time February 2028)
MICRO-618 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
2
Sustainable lab practices for engineering (Next time: March 2, 9, 16 and May 25, 2027)
MICRO-636 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral presentation
2
Thin film and small scale mechanics (Next time: November 10 - 13, 2026)
MSE-669 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
Wearables and implantables for personalized and preventive healthcare (Next time: February 2027)
MICRO-624 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
2
Molecular Life Sciences (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Advanced Microscopy for Life Science (Every year in September. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-659 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
3
Hot Topics in Cancer Research (All year long. Course open to maximum 20 PhD students. Please register via edms@epfl.ch. )
BIO-684 / Section EDMS
Various lecturers
EN
Oral
3
Practical - Ablasser Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-603(AA) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Antanasijevic Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-614 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Barth Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(BP) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Blokesch Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-666 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Brisken Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration
)
BIO-608 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Constam Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-611 / Section EDMS
EN
Written
1
Practical - D'Angelo Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-639 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - De Palma Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-680 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Gallini Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, please contact EDMS administration.)
BIO-628 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Goemans Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration. Please note that you are not allowed to inscribe in your own group)
BIO-621 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Gönczy Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-617 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Huelsken Lab (EDMS) (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-667 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Karthaus Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-616 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Lemaitre Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-638 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Merten Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS administration.)
BIO-631 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Oricchio Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-603(O) / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Persat Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(PA) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Radtke Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-630 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Schoonjans Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(SK) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Schuhmacher Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-618 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Stahlberg Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS)
BIO-603(SH) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Suter Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-679 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Tang Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-603(TL) / Section EDMS
EN
Multiple
1
Practical - Thomä Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day Block course, every year in January. Registration ONLY by EDMS administration.)
BIO-624 / Section EDMS
Invited lecturers, Thomä
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Van der Goot Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-640 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Waszak Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration.)
BIO-632 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Zenk Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration.)
BIO-625 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Research Data Management in Life Sciences (Bring your laptop to all sessions. We will also have an in-depth hands-on practical session on git, install git on your machine before the course and make sure it works (https://git-scm.com/install/))
BIO-649 / Section EDMS
EN
Written
2
Neuroscience (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Advanced Microscopy for Life Science (Every year in September. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-659 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
3
Basic principles of drug action at the nervous system (Spring 2027, Room TBA (Rue Bugnon, Lausanne))
CH-603 / Section EDCH
EN
Written
1
Dynamics in brain-inspired neural networks (Participants need a strong math or physics background. Previous exposure to theoretical neuroscience is mandatory. PhD students from math, physics, or neuroscience are welcome)
BIOENG-612 / Section EDNE
EN
Term paper
2
Scientific writing for biomedical articles (Fall) (Next time: Fall 2026)
BIO-686(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
Photonics (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Integrated Nonlinear Photonics (EDPO course from October 5 to 9, 2026)
PHYS-700 / Section EDPO
EN
Project report
3
Modern photovoltaic technologies (EDPO Block course June 2027)
PHYS-609 / Section EDPO
EN
Oral presentation
2
EN
Oral presentation
2
Nonlinear Spectroscopy (Block course Spring semester 2028 to be confirmed)
PHYS-613 / Section EDPO
EN
Written
4
Optical MEMS and micro-optics (November 10 to 13, 2026 in Lausanne from 13.00 to 16.30 )
MICRO-605 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
1
Physics (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
CIBM translational MR neuroimaging & spectroscopy (Next time: Spring 2027)
PHYS-770 / Section EDPY
EN
Project report
4
EN
Project report
1
Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics simulations (Next time: Spring )
PHYS-729 / Section EDPY
EN
Project report
1
EN
Oral presentation
3
Plasma Diagnostics in Basic Plasma Physics Devices and Tokamaks: from Principles to Practice (Next time: Spring 2028 (Block course))
PHYS-732 / Section EDPY
EN
Written
2
Statistical physics for optimization & learning (Next time: Spring 2028)
PHYS-642 / Section EDPY
EN
During the semester
4
Technical drawing for experimentalists (Next time: Fall. Course requirements (software, equipment) : please check the Note section)
PHYS-650 / Section EDPY
EN
Project report
1
Robotics, Control and Intelligent Systems (edoc)
Courses
Language
Exam
Credits / Coefficient
Design of experiments (a) - Fall semester (Next time: Fall 2026)
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4
EN
Project report
2
Kinematics grounded motion planning for robots (Next time: Fall 2026)
ENG-654 / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4
EN
Oral presentation
3