Colleges & Universities in Switzerland

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

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world rank  676

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University Overview

Founded in 1995, Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (Zurich University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Winterthur (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Zurich. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZHAW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Zurich University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin) Haute école spécialisée zurichoise
Acronym ZHAW
Founded 1995
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University Location

Address Gertrudstrasse 15
Winterthur
8401 Zurich
Switzerland
Zurich University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Zurich University of Applied Sciences Phone Number (0)58 934 71 71
Zurich University of Applied Sciences Fax Number
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Recognition and Accreditation

Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Zurich University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Zurich University of Applied Sciences as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Zurich University of Applied Sciences is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Zurich University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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M&H
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Programs and Courses

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Zurich University of Applied Sciences categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Zurich University of Applied Sciences.



Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Zurich University of Applied Sciences's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Zurich University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Facilities


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Library


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Services


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Zurich University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)


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Free Online Courses

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