Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
End of September - February, End of February - June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for exchange students.
Number of student places
2 students per academic year.
Housing
Students must find housing on the private market. Some useful links can be found here.
Cost of living
As a student you will need about 1450 euros to cover monthly living expenses.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
French CEFR B2 is required for courses taught in French.
English CEFR B2 is required for courses taught in English.
Exchange students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a visa/study permit before entering the country of destination. Generally, students must be able to satisfy the financial documentation in order to be issued visa. For more information, go to: Student Visa - Study in Switzerland
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay. For more information, go to: Health Insurance - Study in Switzerland
HEP Vaud - Haute ecole pedagogique du canton de Vaud
The University of Teacher Education, State of Vaud (HEP Vaud) provides the complete range of training courses for the teaching professions in French speaking Switzerland. HEP Vaud was founded in 2001 and has about 2700 students. The campus is located in Lausanne, a city on the shores of Lake Geneva.