Before your studies
“I chose to study at the ZHAW because practice-based training is very important to me.”
Julia Kratka, student, BSc in Business Administration
“I chose the ZHAW because a lifelong career needs a good start. The strong link between theory and practice is laying down the foundation for my future.”
Isabel Helfenstein, student, BSc in Midwifery
“The ZHAW allows me to balance my time between family, work and my studies.”
Elias Läderach, part-time student, BSc in Business Administration
Advantages of the ZHAW
A particular advantage comes from the ZHAW’s close links with practice: the lecturers are practitioners in their fields and are therefore able to guarantee that their teaching is highly relevant to the world of work, whilst also providing a scientific and theoretical basis. Research at the ZHAW also has an applied focus. With a degree from the ZHAW, you are therefore in an excellent position to enter into the world of work quickly and easily.
Important information
What are the admission requirements to study at the ZHAW? How much are the fees per semester? What else do I need to know?
Advice and support
Family, elite sport, compulsory service
We offer our students flexible options so that they can schedule childcare responsibilities or caring for family members around studying. We are also happy to provide advice on combining your studies with elite sport or with your military service.
Combining your studies with family responsibilities, elite sport and military service
Studying at the ZHAW with a disability or chronic illness
We have made it our goal to ensure that the ZHAW is accessible to all those who have a disability or a chronic illness, whether they are students, those participating in continuing education or staff.
Advice for those with a disability or a chronic illness
Master's programmes
What is the difference between Master's programmes (MSc and MA) and Professional Master's programmes (MAS, MBA)?
Family, elite sport, compulsory service
Studying at the ZHAW with a disability or chronic illness
Master's programmes
We offer our students flexible options so that they can schedule childcare responsibilities or caring for family members around studying. We are also happy to provide advice on combining your studies with elite sport or with your military service.
We have made it our goal to ensure that the ZHAW is accessible to all those who have a disability or a chronic illness, whether they are students, those participating in continuing education or staff.
What is the difference between Master's programmes (MSc and MA) and Professional Master's programmes (MAS, MBA)?
Advice for those with a disability or a chronic illness