As an Indian student, how can I apply to the University of Lausanne?
Indian students can apply to UNIL via the direct application form of the university. A general application process is given below-
- Firstly, choose the Bachelor's or Master's course that you want to take admission
- Next, apply as per the application deadlines
- Also, check the additional requirements for a
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The University of Lausanne acceptance rate is around 31%. This means that this university is very selective at the time of the admission process. Indian students must have a passed Secondary school for admission to UG courses. For admission to Master's courses of UNIL, an UG degree is required.
In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the Uni of Lausanne subjects rank at the following rank-
- Law: #79
- Life Sciences: #98
- Social Sciences: #101-125
- Medical and Health: #126-150
As per the top-ranking universities in Switzerland for 2026 by Times Higher rankings, the University of Lausanne ranks at #5 position. Overall, in THE Global rankings, UNIL has been ranked at #125 (Among Top 150 Universities of the world).
In 2026 rankings, the University of Lausanne QS ranking is #212. The previous year's QS ranking of UNIL was #224. This shows that UNIL ranking has improved in the QS rankings. In Times Higher rankings, Lausanne University ranking is #125 in 2026.
For Indian students, per month, the living expenses could be around CHF 2,050. The breakdown of expenses are given below-
| Particulars | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and food | CHF 850 - 900 |
| Housing | CHF 700 - 900 |
| Health and accident insurance | CHF 150 - 300 |
| Books and equipment | CHF 100 - 150 |
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