School of Applied Linguistics
Language matters: we investigate the key role played by language and communication, enabling practitioners and society at large to reap practical benefits from linguistics.
School of Applied Psychology
We use scientific methods to clarify psychological problems in the field of applied psychology. Individuals and companies can utilise our findings in their living and working environments.
School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering
Our degree and continuing education programmes have close connections with research, thus providing synergies between architects and civil engineers.
School of Health Sciences
We are the largest training and research centre in Switzerland for occupational therapy, midwifery, nursing and physiotherapy, as well as for research and development in these fields.
School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
We are one of the leading Swiss competence centres in the fields of nutrition, health, society and the environment.
School of Engineering
We guarantee excellent degree and continuing education programmes in engineering disciplines. Key R&D focus areas are energy, mobility, information and health.
School of Management and Law
"Building Competence. Crossing Borders." – that’s our credo. It reflects our global mindset and our commitment to quality education, research, and consulting.
School of Social Work
We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in social work, as well as continuing education courses, services and research in our focus areas.
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10.04.25
International Business Seminar Series with Prof. Georg Wernicke
A Legitimacy-Based View on Western Firms’ Response to the Ukraine War: In the current session of the International Business Seminar Series, Prof. Georg Wernicke explores how firms react when a foreign country becomes politically delegitimized. Using…
23.04.25
Information Event for MAS in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
In this information event you will get an insight into the MAS Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). You also have the opportunity to ask your personal questions about the programs. Please note the course you are…
09.05.25
Information Event Applied Diplomacy (DAS, CAS, WBKs)
The head of studies will provide you with information about the various WBK's, CAS or DAS offered by the institute. You can ask your questions and exchange information.
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ZHAW International Business Podium
24.02.23
Christopher Hartwell: “Ukraine has the means to strengthen an economy”
On the occasion of the anniversary in Ukraine, Prof. Dr. Christopher Hartwell published an article in the Chicago Tribune on the economic reconstruction of Ukraine after the war. The article is the result of a DIZH project and was written in…
02.02.23
Zoom In: Jan Lemke
Jan Lemke graduated from the ZHAW School of Management and Law with a BSc in International Management and is a passionate and successful floorball player.
11.01.23
Zoom In: Rahel Leugger
Rahel Leugger is the Managing Director of Stadtoase Zurich and graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the School of Management and Law in spring 2022.
21.12.22
Crisis communication is a management matter
An interview with Dr. Albena Björck in the online magazine “Persönlich”, the leading online platform of the Swiss marketing and communications industry.
02.11.22
Zurich meets Berlin
As part of the “Zurich meets Berlin” festival this November, the Zurich City Council, Cantonal Parliament, and numerous Zurich-based universities showcase their city in the heart of Europe as an internationally attractive location for science,…