University profile

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Switzerland

Founded in 1986, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is a university in Switzerland.

Founded
1986

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students
Tuition CHF 720 per semester plus CHF 500 additional tuition fee for students who are not Swiss residents (non-Swiss nationals who come to Switzerland to study) = CHF 1,220 per semester (2 × 1220); one-off registration and enrolment fees CHF 100 each. Swiss residents pay CHF 720 per semester.
CHF 2,440 / year
Tuition — non-EU students
CHF 720 tuition + CHF 500 additional fee for non-Swiss residents = CHF 1,220 per semester (2 × 1220).
CHF 2,440 / year
Intakes
Application deadline for new students is 30.04 for autumn semester entry; autumn semester starts calendar week 38 (mid-September).
September

About the institution

  • Affiliations: Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, Confederation of Open Access Repositories, EELISA European University, Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, swissuniversities
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Frequently asked questions

When was ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences founded?

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1986.

How much is tuition at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is about CHF 2,440 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the official website of ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences?

The official website of ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is zhaw.ch.

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