About Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdk
Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a public / government-supported university of applied sciences / arts based in Zurich. It is included in Switzerland's official accredited higher-education list. Its profile centres on art, design, music, performance and creative professional practice.
University highlights
- A distinctive Swiss option for art, design, music, performance and creative professional practice, with the quality framework and institutional context shown in the official HEdA list.
What makes this institution stand out
- Focused access to art, design, music, performance and creative professional practice.
- Study within Switzerland's nationally coordinated higher-education and quality-assurance system.
Why Study at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdk?
Rankings & Accreditations
No current institution-wide ranking located in the reviewed authoritative sources.
Listed by swissuniversities among the accredited Swiss higher-education institutions under the Higher Education Act (HEdA). Accreditation decisions are made by the Swiss Accreditation Council.
Programs Offered
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Level:
| Program | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Education BA | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Art Education MA | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Art Education, Critical Social Practice in Art Education MA | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Art Education, Teaching Art | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| BA Design | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| BA Film, Production Design | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| BA Fine Arts | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| BA in Contemporary Dance | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| BA in Film | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| BA in Theatre, Acting | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed |
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.
Admission Requirements
Bachelors Degree
- Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
- Passport
Masters Degree
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Passport
PG Diploma/Certificate
- Passport
Campus & Gallery
Visa & Immigration
Student Visa Process
Decision guidance: Decision by the competent cantonal authority
About 8–12 weeks
Monthly Cost of Living
Accommodation
CHF 600–1,400
Food and groceries
CHF 400–800
Health insurance
CHF 80–350
Local transport
CHF 45–120
Phone, internet and utilities
CHF 80–170
Study materials and personal expenses
CHF 200–450
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It appears on the swissuniversities list of accredited Swiss higher-education institutions under HEdA. Programme-specific recognition should still be checked separately.
Its main profile is art, design, music, performance and creative professional practice. Students should use the official website to confirm current programmes, teaching languages, admissions requirements and campus arrangements.
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