EPFL vs Yale: Complete Comparison 2026

Side-by-side look at EPFL and Yale University: QS 2026 ranks 22 vs 21. Acceptance, tuition, language tests, and typical IB/A-Level signals — with links to offi…

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Summary comparison

Figures come from the GlobalAdmit dataset — always confirm on each university’s official admissions site.

Metric	EPFL	Yale University
QS rank 2026	22	21
Country	CH 🇨🇭	US 🇺🇸
Acceptance rate	20%	5%
Tuition (intl / yr)	$1,600	$64,000
Language (summary)	IELTS 7+ · TOEFL 100+ · Duolingo 120+	IELTS 7+ · TOEFL 100+ · Duolingo 120+
IB typical	IB ~38	40/45
A-Level typical	—	A*AA

Strengths

EPFL

Top 30 global recognition in QS World University Rankings 2026.
Selective admissions compared with many peers.
Large, diverse international student body.

Yale University

Top 30 global recognition in QS World University Rankings 2026.
Highly selective admissions profile.
Deep ties to US graduate training, recruiting, and industry hubs.

Popular majors (overlap)

Where both profiles list the same popular major label (case-insensitive).

computer-science
economics
mathematics
law
medicine
engineering-science
philosophy-politics-economics
biochemistry
history
psychology-philosophy-linguistics

Which is right for you?

If rankings are your north star

Yale sits higher in QS 2026 (21 vs 22). That often correlates with research intensity and global name recognition — but EPFL can still win on programme fit, city, or cost.

If budget is the deciding factor

All-in signals favour EPFL on tuition plus living costs in our dataset — re-check official fee schedules because currency, programme, and visa rules move yearly.

If you are coming from IB / A-Levels / US high school

Compare the admission tabs on each profile: EPFL vs Yale can invert depending on whether you are optimising for IB typical offers, A-level expectations, or US-style testing. Use the evaluator after you narrow your list.

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