The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is one of Switzerland’s leading universities of applied sciences. It offers teaching, research, continuing education and services, taking a practical and academically rigorous approach. In research and development, the ZHAW focuses on key societal challenges, with an emphasis on energy and social integration. With its expertise in sustainable development and digital transformation, the ZHAW imparts forward-looking knowledge and actively shapes the digital and ecological transformation.
Located throughout the Zurich area, the ZHAW is firmly integrated into the local region and collaborates with a large number of international partners. Around 14,600 students are currently enrolled in 34 bachelor’s and 20 master’s degree programmes.
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FACULTIES & PROGRAMMES
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences offers bachelor’s, master’s, and continuing‑education programs across its campuses in Winterthur, Zurich, and Wädenswil. With a strong focus on applied research and interdisciplinary learning, ZHAW provides a vibrant environment for study, innovation, and collaboration in the heart of the dynamic Greater Zurich region.
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Management and Law
- Life Sciences and Facility Management
- Social Work
- Applied Psychology
- Applied Linguistics
- Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering
RESEARCH
ZHAW researchers across more than 60 institutes, centres and specialist units develop innovative solutions that can be successfully implemented in practice. Working together with companies and the public sector, Innosuisse, the Swiss National Science Foundation and other foundations and as part of other European and global partnerships, for example within the framework of Horizon Europe, they conduct a large number of projects across a wide range of subjects each year.
