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AI takes root in university curriculum

More than 12,000 students have returned to classes at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, where artificial intelligence has become a fixture in university studies. A survey of student representatives shows that the vast majority use AI while recognizing its limitations, and teachers are exploring ways to incorporate it into courses. Learning experts emphasize the need for students to critically assess whether AI aids learning or does it for them.

Published
14 Sept 2026
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Lausanne, Switzerland / Research
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More than 12,000 students have returned to classes at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, where artificial intelligence has become a fixture in university studies. A survey of student representatives shows that the vast majority use AI while recognizing its limitations, and teachers are exploring ways to incorporate it into courses. Learning experts emphasize the need for students to critically assess whether AI aids learning or does it for them.

Why it matters

It demonstrates how Swiss universities are integrating AI into curricula, reflecting the broader national push toward AI innovation and education.

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