ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most productive universities of applied sciences in Switzerland, with a strong presence both nationally and internationally.

About


Among the ZHAW’s distinguishing features are interdisciplinarity and a close connection to everyday working practice.

 

About 14,600 students are enrolled at the ZHAW in 8 different schools with a total of 34 Bachelor’s degree programs and 20 consecutive Master’s programs. Their finance faculty in the Institute of Banking are the most knowledgeable in the world about global banking trends and the operation of the Swiss banking model.


  • Language Requirement: The expected language proficiency level is B2+ (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Please see factsheet for specific requirement.

Accommodation


Different possibilities for student housing are available. Please note that students are responsible for their accommodation contracts.

Location & Facilities


  • ZHAW has six different campuses in three locations – Wädenswil, Winterthur and Zurich.
  • Winterthur - is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population. Today Winterthur is a service and high tech industry centre, but many people make use of its proximity to Zurich which is only 18 minutes by train. Winterthur is also home to many Swiss and international companies, and it has a dynamic cultural life, hosting a range of events each month, including an international festival of short films, a music festival, and an African cultural festival.
  • Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. The Zurich metropolitan area has a total population of about 2.1 million people. As one of Switzerland's primary financial centers, Zurich is home to many financial institutions and banking companies.