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
08.07.22
ZHAW Managers Survey 2022: The Results
The third edition of the ZHAW Managers Survey deals with the impact of the Ukraine war on Swiss companies.
07.07.22
Overcoming crises: solidarity helps others and ourselves
Does de-escalation always result in peace? Are we setting the right priorities in terms of ecology and economics? What can we do to tackle individual crises?
06.07.22
The first RRI Policy Brief is ready
Findings from the RRI audits and results from the DELPHI survey
28.06.22
Awarded the “Best Paper Award”
The team with Fredrik Hacklin and Albena Björck received the “Best Paper Award” in the SIG Strategic Management General Track at EURAM.
23.06.22
72 hours crisis
An article in the current ZHAW university magazine Impact about the crisis simulation module - the final seminar of the MBA.
