EPFL-AfrICa
Academic
Exchange
Programme
The EPFL-AfrICa Programme aims to increase the mobility of talented students between Sub-Saharan Africa and EPFL by facilitating two types of exchanges:
FONDATIONSASSOCIéES
Fondation
Emilienne Jaton
We’ve been running the programme annually since 2023, thanks to the generous support of the Jaton Foundation and the Fondations Associées. It has been a resounding success, and we look forward to continuing it in the years to come.
EPFL -> Africa
Would you like to take a break from Lausanne and live an unforgettable experience in Africa during your Master thesis or industry internship?
You're in luck, the EPFL-Africa program offers meaningful projects in exciting African countries.
CURRENT PROJECTS
MADIVA
Madiva Research Hub : Come to South Africa develop Data Science tools to fight multimorbidity in Africa
See details on the EPFL internship portal
ALUMNI
2024
Blanche Duron
Tugdual Kerjan
2023
Alexis Favre
Husam Jubran
Kevin Faustini
Mihai David
Natalija Mitic
Paul Boulenger
Zihan Yu
Africa -> EPFL
Are you a talented and motivated student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Data Science at a university in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Would you like to immerse yourself in EPFL’s world-class research environment and experience Switzerland’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture?
Apply now to the programme!
How to apply?
Send your application through the Summer@EPFL programme website.
https://summer-2025.epfl.ch/
ALUMNI
2024
Christine Muthee
Moshood Yekini
Omer Elhussien
Dieu-Donné Fangnon
Lynolan Moodley
Amir Esterhuysen
2023
Adedayo Akinade
Ahmed Abdelaziz
Amel Abdelraheem
Avotra Santatriniaina
Fadila Abdulai
Joseph Domguia
Maab Elrashid
Raissa Feuyo Manfuo
Sakayo Taodoum Sari