EPFL EMBA:
HARNESSING INNOVATION

A high impact program focused on innovation management at one of the world’s most vibrant technology institutions

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

We welcome all applications from motivated individuals who have an innovative mindset, a can-do attitude and meet the admission requirements listed below.

A MASTER or
BACHELOR
degree from an
accredited University

≥5-7 YEARS
professional experience

in addition to the degree
(5+ Master or 7+ Bachelor)

Fluency in ENGLISH
written and spoken

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Our class is limited in size, so we highly recommend early applications to secure a place in the program.

15 November

1st ROUND DEADLINE
.

15 February

2nd ROUND DEADLINE
.

30 May

3rd ROUND DEADLINE
(subject to availability)

APPLICATION FILE

All applications should be done online.
You will need to provide your CV, a motivation letter,  academic credentials and your personal ID.

Key Elements

Curriculum vitae &
motivation letter

Academic Information

Copy & transcript
for each degree

Personal Data

A scan of your passport
& one passport photo

SELECTION PROCESS

  1. Submission of your application file online
  2. Evaluation interview with the Admission Committee (via Zoom)
  3. Examination of your file and interview feedback by Program Steering Committee
  4. Information about the admission decision
  5. Submission of the acceptance letter
  6. Payment of first tuition fee due within a month of your acceptance to the program. For applications received after the 2nd round deadline, payment of first tuition fee due within 15 days. Payment confirms your enrolment to the program.

CALENDAR for Program starting August 2025

Classes take place in-person at EPFL every 2-weeks on Friday & Saturdays (full days). In addition, the program begins with a 5-day intensive introduction week, and ends with a 9 day international study trip (incl. travel days). The program consists of 68 days in total (includes 37 weekdays).

Download full the calendar here or click on image below.

TUITION FEES

The cost of the program is CHF 49’000, split into the following instalments:

CHF 9’000

30 Days

UPON ACCEPTANCE

(15 days if applying after 2nd round)

CHF 10’000

31 July

YEAR 1

.
.

CHF 15’000

31 December

YEAR 1

.
.

CHF 15’000

30 April

YEAR 2

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JOIN THE AUGUST 2025 CLASS

Applications for program starting in August 2025 are now open

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