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Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

Location

Winterthur − Campus St.-Georgen-Platz − Rektorat, Winterthur Switzerland

Ranking

# 781-790QS World University Rankings

University Profile

About Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. It offers teaching, research, continuing education and other services that are both practice-oriented and science-based.

Research & development at the ZHAW focuses on key societal challenges, with a particular emphasis on energy and societal integration. With its expertise in sustainable development and digital transformation, the ZHAW imparts forward-looking knowledge and takes an active part in shaping the digital and ecological transformation. With locations in Winterthur, Zurich and Wädenswil, the ZHAW is firmly anchored in its region whilst collaborating with international partners.

There are eight Schools in the University:

·          Applied Linguistics

·          Applied Psychology

·          Architecture

·          Design and Civil Engineering

·          Engineering

·          Health Professions

·          Life Sciences and Facility Management

·          Management and Law

·          Social Work

The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. Our degree programmes are practice-oriented and scientifically based. Several of our 30 Bachelor’s and 18 Master’s degree programmes are unique in Switzerland.

Contact: [email protected]

About Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)

The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. It offers teaching, research, continuing education and other services that are both practice-oriented and science-based.

Research & development at the ZHAW focuses on key societal challenges, with a particular emphasis on energy and societal integration. With its expertise in sustainable development and digital transformation, the ZHAW imparts forward-looking knowledge and takes an active part in shaping the digital and ecological transformation. With locations in Winterthur, Zurich and Wädenswil, the ZHAW is firmly anchored in its region whilst collaborating with international partners.

There are eight Schools in the University:

·          Applied Linguistics

·          Applied Psychology

·          Architecture

·          Design and Civil Engineering

·          Engineering

·          Health Professions

·          Life Sciences and Facility Management

·          Management and Law

·          Social Work

The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. Our degree programmes are practice-oriented and scientifically based. Several of our 30 Bachelor’s and 18 Master’s degree programmes are unique in Switzerland.

Contact: [email protected]

University information

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26%

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
720 CHF
Domestic (Out of State)
1,220 CHF
International
1,220 CHF

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is one of the top universities in Winterthur, Switzerland. It is ranked #781-790 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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