Does EPFL have dorms?

The university student residence FMEL is the best choice for those who want to avoid the trouble and the time of finding housing, or for those who do not have a guarantor. Important: only students of UNIL and EPFL are eligible for a room at these residences.

Is Lausanne expensive for students?

Lausanne is 22.67\% more expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Lausanne is, on average, 41.15\% lower than in New York….Cost of Living in Lausanne.

Restaurants	Edit
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	6.75Fr.
Cappuccino (regular)	4.74Fr.
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.68Fr.
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.32Fr.

Is living in Lausanne expensive?

Lausanne is the sixth most expensive city in the world, according to Expatistan’s annual Cost of Living Index. According to the survey, which analyzed prices of items ranging from fast-food to accommodation prices, eggs in Lausanne cost a whopping 225 percent more than they would in Moscow.

Is Lausanne safe to live?

Lausanne, Switzerland, is among the top cities with a free business environment. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in safety, healthcare and education.

What language is spoken in Lausanne?

Almost two-thirds of the population speak Swiss-German, a regionally spoken Alemannic dialect. High German is the written language and the medium of instruction in schools. Around 22.6\% of the population speak French, and 8.34\% Italian.

How to book FMEL accommodation?

Since April 30, 2019, the FMEL has launched an online booking system. By creating a personal profile on the booking portal, you can always check the availabilities and book your accommodation online. The available housing are visible on the portal throughout the year, as current residents cancel their lease.

What is FMEL Lausanne?

The Fondation Maisons pour Etudiants Lausanne ( FMEL ) welcomes over 2,500 students at various locations, mainly within the Lausanne area. FMEL offers individual rooms with shared areas (kitchen, etc.), rooms in a shared apartment, studios and apartments for one or two people.

How much does FMEL cost?

FMEL offers individual rooms with shared areas (kitchen, etc.), rooms in a shared apartment, studios and apartments for one or two people. Prices vary depending on the building and type of accommodation but range between CHF 510 and CHF 1,460 (including charges).

Why choose Lausanne as a student city?

These oustanding facilities attract tens of thousand of overseas students every single year, making Lausanne one of the top student cities in the country. It goes without saying that the competition for finding good housing is fierce especially for foreign students who sometimes struggle with the local language (French).