ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Zurich, Switzerland

Est. 1973 46564 students

About ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences (German: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, ZHAW) is one of Switzerland’s leading public universities of applied sciences, known for its strong emphasis on practice-oriented and science-based education, applied research, and innovation. It serves a large and diverse student body across multiple campuses in Winterthur, Zurich, and Wädenswil in the Canton of Zurich.

ZHAW offers a broad portfolio of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs across eight major schools, including Applied Linguistics, Applied Psychology, Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Health Professions, Life Sciences and Facility Management, Management and Law, and Social Work. These programs are designed to prepare graduates with practical skills and specialist competencies for the modern job market.

Research and development at ZHAW focuses on societal and economic challenges, such as energy, sustainability, digital transformation, and social integration, through interdisciplinary projects and collaborations with industry and public partners in Switzerland and abroad. Students are often actively involved in applied research as part of their studies.

With a commitment to internationalisation, ZHAW supports student and staff exchange, offers courses in German and selected programs in English, and maintains partnerships with universities worldwide.