Families and parenting
Here you can find out about campus childcare facilities, emergency childcare solutions, flexible study arrangements, holiday activities for children and financial support for families.
If you work at UNIL and would like to know about the different types of family-related leave available, please see the ‘Working hours and leave’ page.
Nursery
On the UNIL and EPFL sites, la Croquignole, la Croq'cinelle, le Polychinelle and Primavera cater for children aged 2 months to 4 and a half years, at least one of whose parents has a UNIL or EPFL contract or is studying there. The Fondation Accueil Petite Enfance EPFL-UNIL (FAPE) is the administrative and decision-making body that manages the four childcare centres.
These childcare centres are part of the Lausanne childcare network (Réseau-L). Registration is made with the Lausanne Parents Information Office (BIP). While waiting for a place, your application must be updated every 4 months. Rates are based on salary: see the calculator provided by the City of Lausanne.
Emergency care and holiday activities
Caregivers
In the UNIL community, one person in ten regularly gives voluntary help to an elderly, sick or disabled person, usually a family member.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant? Here you'll find advice on how to continue working or studying while preserving your health and safety. You'll also find information on the location of breastfeeding facilities and changing tables on campus.
Education and parenthood
Studying while taking on family responsibilities often means adapting your timetable. Contact your student advisor or the Dean's Office to find out about the options available.
Financial aid, loans and support
All the information you need about financial aid, loans and support from UNIL or other institutions.
Other resources
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Young Parents Association
Support for parents under the age of 25, particularly in pursuing training.