Annual report

Dr. Silvia Steiner, President of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Council
Firmly established for over 25 years

Dr. Michael Alkalay, member of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Council, ZHAW consultant
Prof. Dr. Thomas Gächter, member of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Council, ZHAW consultant
Dr. Matthias Kaiserswerth, member of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Council, ZHAW consultant
Ulrich Jakob Looser, member of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Council, ZHAW consultant
We are shaping change together

Prof. Dr. Regula Jöhl, ZHAW President
Adding value through shared knowledge

2025 was yet another eventful year for the ZHAW, marked by the appointment of a new president, the introduction of a new university strategy and several awards and anniversaries.

The ZHAW reported record numbers, with a total of 14,995 students across 34 Bachelor’s and 20 Master’s degree programmes.

Highlights in research ranged from a certification framework for AI systems to a recycling process for end-of-life windows and medical guidelines for osteoarthritis treatment.

Students were able to gain practical experience through a wide range of summer schools, a new PhD programme for biomedical professionals was set up, and in continuing education programmes, digital certificates for compact learning units, known as micro-credentials, were introduced.

Free online events provided bite-sized psychological insights. The Social Entrepreneurship Lab supported projects dedicated to promoting social participation. And new sustainability initiatives were launched through the Sustainable Impact Program and new Living Labs.

Read more about these and other highlights of the year in our 2025 Annual Report.