Do you need support to finance your studies? Do you have questions about the Zurich scholarship system? Or are you in a difficult financial situation due to certain life circumstances? The experts at the ZHAW know all about scholarships and loans and will be happy to help you.

Are you looking for a good balance between studies and family? Do you look after or care for relatives? We can advise you on how to find the right balance and, if necessary, provide financial support for extra-familial childcare.

Are you pregnant and have questions about your future studies? We will support you in planning the time before and after the birth of your child, inform you about absence and leave arrangements and introduce you to the support services for parents at the ZHAW.

Information sheet Pregnancy and parenthood during studies (in German)

The ZHAW helps talented athletes in reconciling their study and sporting commitments. There are various avenues available that allow for academic assignments and examinations to be completed more flexibly. Information in this regard can be obtained from your programme director. Should you have any questions or require support, please contact the Diversity Unit.

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Diversity Unit

What does it mean to study at the ZHAW as a queer, trans, non-binary or intersex individual? How can I go about coming out? How do I get my gender entry and my first names changed by the Student Administration Office?

The Diversity Unit would be happy to provide you with information and advise you on these and other issues on a confidential basis. Depending on the topic, it can put you in touch with experts from the LGBTIQ+ peer-to-peer group or specialist external bodies.

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Diversity Unit

Our aim is to enable students with disabilities or chronic illnesses equal access to and participation in their studies. We advise you on compensation for disadvantages and other study-related questions that arise in connection with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Further information

Or write us an e-mail directly. We will be happy to support you!

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Diversity Unit

The ZHAW offers students the opportunity to complete part of their studies abroad. Which partner universities are eligible for a stay abroad depends on your degree program. In addition to the opportunity to study abroad, the ZHAW also offers the possibility of completing an internship abroad. The International Relations Offices of the ZHAW are the point of contact for incoming and outgoing students as well as for our partner universities.

Further information

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International Relations Offices

As you approach graduation, you are about to take an important step in your professional career. We support you with a variety of information and advisory services. These include an assessment of your current position, career development, the step into self-employment, a free CV check and many other services.

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Stefan Gerig
www.zhaw.ch/careerservices

Studying places high demands on you. We can help you with private and study-related problems and conflicts, personal crises, anxiety or relationship problems. You can find further information here:

Coaching and psychological counseling

Or contact us directly by e-mail:

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Imke Knafla

Sexual harassment, racism and any other form of discrimination or bullying are not tolerated at the university. However, if you are affected by this or have observed incidents, you can contact us - even if you are unsure whether there has been a violation of personal integrity. We will support you confidentially in classifying the events and inform you about further steps and options. If necessary, we can put you in touch with an external confidential support center, which will also provide you with free and confidential support.

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Diversity Unity