Colleges & Universities in Switzerland

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

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world rank  676

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Overview

Founded in 1995, the 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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Control Typepublic

Entity

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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

Address Gertrudstrasse 15
Winterthur
8401 Zurich
Switzerland
Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Phone Number (0)58 934 71 71
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften 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 Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's academic range and degree level offering.



Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften 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 Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften.



Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Local
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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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften'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


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften'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.


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Library University Library

Yes Visit Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Library


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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.

  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

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