Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL) Data Science Graduate School Admission Results

Top 1% in class, research experience in the field, strong recommendations. Unexpected.

To the post below: I wrote to ask about the MSc Data Science admission, and they said I would receive an answer at the beginning of April.

Generic reject email.

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There are two possible ways to join the program: either with a one-year EDIC fellowship, or by being hired directly by an EDIC-affiliated lab. Your application has unfortunately not been selected for a fellowship; however, you are considered eligible for the program. (Part of email from the admission office) This means I must now seek a lab that is willing to fund my doctoral studies. I have also heard that securing a fellowship in the 2nd round is exceptionally difficult; however, the department has decided to discontinue the 2nd round starting in 2026. Best of luck to future applicants.

Interviewed with a lab in April before applying to doctoral school

One undergrad research scholarship, 5 posters presented at congresses. Extensive teaching experience, volunteering, etc. Rejection letter reads: Dear ..................., Thank you for your interest in the EPFL Doctoral Program in Molecular Life Sciences, EDMS. We regret to inform you that, after careful consideration of your application, we have decided not to offer you a PhD position within EDMS. We were obliged to apply strict criteria in comparing the many excellent applications we received, and have unfortunately had to decline some candidates. Please note that the contents of the discussions by the Admission Committee are private. We can therefore not provide you with additional details about the decision. Please be advised that you may, indeed, reapply after one year, however, as the application form standards and demands on acceptance into EPFL doctoral programs are both high and rising, unless there are important developments in your profile, your chances of being admitted in one year will not be significantly higher than this year. We thank you for your understanding and wish you all the best for your future studies and career. Yours sincerely,

From top Iranian university/ two internships in Switzerland

Math major with a Computer Engineering minor from a reputable Turkish university, with one year machine learning job.

International student, from Turkey, Bilkent University

Top 30 US institutes. 3 ML+2 Neuro research 1 pub+2 conf pre

3 research internships, 2 good LoRs, non-ranked liberal arts college