The Communications Systems Master program offers prospective candidates a worldwide unique education emphasizing the interplay of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering.
We offer specializations in the following technical disciplines: Wireless Communication; Signals, Images and Interfaces; Networking and Mobility; Internet Computing; Information Security, as well as options for minors in management; space technology; bio-computing; computer engineering.

We have an internationally diverse faculty composed by world-renowned visionaries in their fields. Our research programs cover almost all aspects of modern communications, including theoretical foundations, security, signal processing, vision, networking, computer engineering, and systems.

Most of our research is focused on building and demonstrating technologies that will be required in next-generation systems, and their integration into operational communication systems.
Our extensive list of industrial contacts not only allow for a fruitful interplay between our cutting edge research and its transfer in real world realizations, but also help prospective students gain valuable industrial experience during their Master studies.
Curriculum

EPFL
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Email: student.services@epfl.ch
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In the current context of globalization, most countries face major social, economic, technological, political and institutional changes. In order to successfully implement a project, be it a development project, a public action or a private business, scientists, technicians and academics from the North and South will increasingly have to work together. The need to integrate different kinds of expertise will also be a necessity. In addition to the specialized skills in their respective fields, professionals will have to be able to understand specific historical and cultural backgrounds, to face new and changing situations and environments, different ways of thinking and implementing projects.

To help professionals to adapt to these situations and promote an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to these problems, the EPFL is organizing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Management of Development Projects (MaDePro).

The course is structured in three parts, all which are compulsory:
Part I: Involves 19 weeks of e-Learning covering such aspects as: International Environment, Sustainable Development, Main Development Issues, Technology for Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Project Management.
Part 2 : Will last two weeks and will be held in India, in and around Bangalore.
* Covers some introductory lectures, and in-depth field trips giving participants the opportunity to experience and study different development issues whilst confronting the cultural, political and economic realities of the field. * This second part is full time.
Part 3 : Consists of a personal project, the subject to be proposed by the participant.

project managers, engineers, architects, social scientists and other equivalent university graduates.

Some Financial Grants Available: Priority given to participants from developing or emerging countries. Grants could cover up to a maximum of 95% of the total tuition fee of CHF 4,000 (includes tuition, course material, accomodation & board in Bangalore and costs during the field visit). Grants will NOT cover travel to Bangalore, visa, insurance or any other personal costs.
Request for financial support should be made on the Grant and Application Form.

Tel: +41 (0)21 693 6048
Email: MaDePro@epfl.ch
Internet: http://cooperation.epfl.ch/madepro or Click here for PDF

The future of biomedical research lies at its frontiers with the basic sciences and engineering. There is a growing need for the application of quantitative approaches and front line technologies to the life sciences.
Building upon the resounding success of the Human Genome Project, the world of academic and industrial research and development enters now a new era in the life sciences. The detailed analysis of complex living systems has the strong potential to lead to revolutionary discoveries in biomedicine. But we are now at a stage where these fundamental advances require the development of new tools and approaches. These technological inventions need a new way of thinking which includes ideas from a biology-trained perspective as well as from an engineer-type of approach.
The aim of the Master programs at EPFL is to train young scientists that are capable of approaching research and development problems in concert with a profound comprehension of the biological context as well as the technology-creating aspect of an engineer. This goal is reflected in the curriculum or our Master programs in Life Sciences & Technology and their specializations. This trans-disciplinary philosophy is also visible in life science research carried out at EPFL.

Courses in biomedical image acquisition and processing, Bioinformatics and Microsystems (30 ECTS), as well as hands-on training in modern techniques and methods in biological research (30 ECTS), and the final Master project (30 ECTS credits). In addition, the student can choose courses in one of the following branches (30 ECTS credits):

* Specialization in Neuroscience
* Specialization in Molecular medicine and oncology
* Specialization in Bioinformatics

Current EPFL students are automatically accepted in the Master Programme of their field of study and receive a re-registration form at the end of their bachelor studies.

Students with a different qualification need to submit an application file.

Students from other Swiss universities or from universities which are members of the CLUSTER network are automatically accepted in the Master programme of the same discipline as their Bachelor's degree. These candidates also need to go through the application process. Remaining positions are limited and acceptance is competitive.

Dr. Harald Hirling
Tel: +41 (0)21 693 53 63
Fax: +41 (0)21 693 95 24
Email: harald.hirling@epfl.ch

EPFL, Student services
BP 1229
Station 16
CH-1015 Lausanne
Fax: + 41 21 693 30 88
Email: students@epfl.ch
Internet: http://master.epfl.ch/lifesciences