Nestled between the shores of Lake Léman and the peaks of the Swiss Alps, Lausanne provides an exceptional setting for academic exchange at the centre of Europe. Home to the University of Lausanne (UNIL), the city offers a supportive academic environment that values intellectual diversity, interdisciplinary exchange, and socially engaged research.
Lausanne stands out as a highly dynamic region, characterized by strong connections between science and industry and by its role as host to numerous international sports federations, reflecting a dense and globally connected institutional ecosystem. As the Olympic Capital, Lausanne is internationally connected yet human-scaled, fostering dialogue across disciplines and borders. Beyond this, the city also offers a rich cultural and nightlife scene for its size, with 21 museums covering art, history, architecture, and science and technology, as well as a lively jazz and electronic music scene.
With nearly 17,000 students across seven faculties, UNIL is a major research university deeply committed to sustainability, reflected in its green campus and extensive use of renewable energy. Its vibrant campus, lakeside location, historic old town, and proximity to the UNESCO-listed Lavaux terraced vineyards create an environment that encourages reflection, collaboration, and creativity, making Lausanne and its university a particularly fitting setting for the EAEPE 2026 conference.
