School of Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

«I was enthusiastic about the Master's program at ZHAW. It was much less rigidly structured compared to the Bachelor's program and offered more flexibility in choosing courses.»

Fabiano Ulmke, Graduate with an MSE in Business Engineering
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Why choose to pursue a Master’s degree?

The best Bachelor students who have completed a Bachelor's degree with an A or B grade have the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE). The Master's degree is the highest academic university degree. It opens up considerable career prospects and represents a continuation of your academic career.

You will focus on a specialisation at one of our institutes or centres, where you will work on projects and complete your Master’s thesis. The Master’s programme can be combined with a stay abroad, during which you may choose to write your Master’s thesis at a partner university, for example. 

Profiles in MSE

When choosing a profile, you specify a particular focus and determine your general direction of specialisation without having to focus strongly. The profile appears after successful graduation with the title "Master of Science in Engineering ZHAW in (name of profile)". ZHAW School of Engineering offers a Master’s programme in the following twelve profiles:

Aviation
Business Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Energy and Environment
Information and Cyber Security
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics and Automation
Medical Engineering
Photonics and Laser Engineering

Curriculum design

The Master of Science in Engineering comprises 90 ECTS and equally combines theory modules, practice-oriented projects at an institute or centre, and the Master’s thesis. The programme can be completed in three semesters full-time or flexibly over four to six semesters part-time. In the part-time option, studies can be ideally combined with professional employment, for example as a research assistant.

Curriculum design

At a glance

Completion: Master of Science in Engineering with Specialisation in (profile) UAS Zurich
Application: Application
Time expenditure: 90 ECTS-Credits
Course duration: Three semesters (full-time) / six semesters (part-time)
Admission criteria: Bachelor's degree (A or B grades), details on the admission criteria
Start: Choice of autumn or spring semester
Application deadlines: End of October and end of April (or as agreed)
Course location: Zurich (theory modules) and Winterthur (specialised modules)
Language of instruction: English
Costs: CHF 720 per Semester + additional study costs
Curriculum design: Curriculum structure, theory modules, in-depth specialisation, Master's thesis

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"Start-up Track" Entrepreneurship in the MSE program

Ready to turn your business idea into reality? The MSE program supports you and your start-up journey.

For details on requirements and the curriculum, visit Start-up Track or contact Prof. Konrad Stadler, Study Director of the MSE Programme, or Prof. Dr. Helmut Grabner, Head of Entrepreneurship at the School of Engineering.

"The MSE Startup Track closely connects my master’s studies with my startup. This allows me to carry out my academic work directly within the startup and test new approaches in practice. Ongoing coaching supports me in making strategic decisions."

Gery Müller, graduate of the Entrepreneurial Profile
Additional Information

Information events and application

Study Application

Registrations for the autumn semester (starting in September) are possible from the beginning of February until the end of April. For the spring semester of the next year (starting in February) from the beginning of August until the end of October.

Studies abroad and double degree

Enhance your master's studies with international experience through various options:

For details, visit the International Office webpage or contact Patricia Heuberger, Head of International Relations.

For details on double degree requirements and curriculum, visit Double Degree Programmes or contact Prof. Konrad Stadler, Study Director of the MSE Programme.

Collaboration with industry partners

The institutes and centres of the School of Engineering engage in research and development projects together with industry and business partners. You will benefit directly from this. In the specialisation work and Master’s thesis, you will work on your own topics in close collaboration with industrial companies and service providers.

"This year abroad was a very good experience for me personally. I learned to find my way in a new environment on my own and to react flexibly to new challenges every day." 

Dominic Thaler, Swiss graduate of the double degree programme with Washington State University, and currently Design Engineer at RUAG Space.

Comprehensive graduate portrait of Dominic Thaler

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