ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

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   The short answer

   ZHAW – Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften is a public university in Switzerland that offers a wide spread of study levels, from Foundation through PhD / Doctorate. It suits students who want options across certificate, bachelor’s, diploma, master’s, and doctoral study in a Swiss public institution.

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   What you can study

   The university lists 20 programmes across Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, Master's Degree, and PhD / Doctorate levels. Example programmes include Certificat en théologie, Certificat en leadership, écologie et équité, B.A. spécialisé avec majeure en leadership, écologie et équité, B.A. spécialisé en innovation sociale, D.É.S. en développement des organisations sociales, B.A. spécialisé en relations humaines et spiritualité, M.A. en Counselling et Spiritualité : Counselling de couple et famille, M.A. en innovation sociale, Ph.D. de recherche interdisciplinaire en enjeux sociaux contemporains, M.A. en leadership, écologie et équité, Ph.D. en innovation sociale, and B.A. spécialisé en leadership, écologie et équité.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official website and check the entry requirements for the specific programme and degree level they want. The university does not publish the full admissions process in this information, so confirm document requirements, deadlines, and any language or recognition rules with the admissions office before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Switzerland are separate from tuition and should be budgeted for independently, using current information for your city and lifestyle.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so check the programme page before applying. Before you submit an application, confirm the tuition currency, entry requirements, document checks, and whether your previous qualifications are accepted for the level you want.

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   How it compares

   Switzerland has 80 universities, and ZHAW sits within that system as a public university with a broad spread of levels up to doctoral study. Its profile is more useful for applicants who want multiple study stages in one institution than for someone looking for a single narrowly defined programme area.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.