Zurich University of the Arts : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Zurich University of the Arts

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a vibrant centre for teaching, research, and production excellence. While firmly anchored in Greater Zurich, our influence extends well beyond Switzerland to the wider international stage. We offer a broad range of degree programmes and continuing education courses in design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre, transdisciplinary studies and the teaching of arts and design. Closely interrelating teaching and research, we provide an ideal setting for transdisciplinary projects. Committed to bridging higher education, professional practice, and the interests of the wider public, we showcase the work and achievements of our staff and students in our own exhibition spaces, theatres, and various dance and concert halls. Our Theatre of the Arts presents cutting-edge student productions, our concert halls are home to concerts almost every day, and the Mehrspur Music Club offers a wide variety of pop and jazz concerts. Our affiliated museum—the Museum of Design Zurich—presents a rich array of acclaimed art and design exhibitions. Hosting over 600 events each year, we make a significant contribution to cultural life in the city and region of Zurich.

With around 2,800 students and 650 teaching staff, Zurich University of the Arts is one of the major universities of the arts in Europe. It is part of the Zurich Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts (ZFH), and is a state university with its own legal entity.

For more details contact our homepage:

https://www.zhdk.ch/en/zurich-university-of-the-arts-1

About Zurich University of the Arts

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a vibrant centre for teaching, research, and production excellence. While firmly anchored in Greater Zurich, our influence extends well beyond Switzerland to the wider international stage. We offer a broad range of degree programmes and continuing education courses in design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre, transdisciplinary studies and the teaching of arts and design. Closely interrelating teaching and research, we provide an ideal setting for transdisciplinary projects. Committed to bridging higher education, professional practice, and the interests of the wider public, we showcase the work and achievements of our staff and students in our own exhibition spaces, theatres, and various dance and concert halls. Our Theatre of the Arts presents cutting-edge student productions, our concert halls are home to concerts almost every day, and the Mehrspur Music Club offers a wide variety of pop and jazz concerts. Our affiliated museum—the Museum of Design Zurich—presents a rich array of acclaimed art and design exhibitions. Hosting over 600 events each year, we make a significant contribution to cultural life in the city and region of Zurich.

With around 2,800 students and 650 teaching staff, Zurich University of the Arts is one of the major universities of the arts in Europe. It is part of the Zurich Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts (ZFH), and is a state university with its own legal entity.

For more details contact our homepage:

https://www.zhdk.ch/en/zurich-university-of-the-arts-1

A Bachelor's programme at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) resulting in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree lasts three years, and can be taken in the following subject areas: Art Education, Contemporary Dance, Design, Film, Art and Media, Music, Music and Movement and Theatre. Besides our Bachelor's and Master's programmes, we provide well-established foundation courses (propaedeutic studies), professional development opportunities and many attractive continuing education, resulting in the following qualifications: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS).

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Bachelor of Arts in Art Education

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Design

Bachelor of Arts in Film

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Music

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Master's programmes at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) ending in a Master of Arts (MA) degree generally require three to four semesters of full-time study. The following Master of Arts degrees are offered at ZHdK: Art Education, Composition and Theory, Music Performance, Specialized Music Performance, Music Pedagogy, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance and Transdisciplinary Studies. Besides our Bachelor's and Master's programmes, we provide well-established foundation courses (propaedeutic studies), professional development opportunities and many attractive continuing education, resulting in the following qualifications: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS).

Arts and Humanities (1)

Master of Arts in Art Education

Master of Arts in Composition and Theory

Master of Arts in Cultural Critique

Master of Arts in Dance

Master of Arts in Design

Master of Arts in Film

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.