School of Applied Linguistics
Language matters: we investigate the key role played by language and communication, enabling practitioners and society at large to reap practical benefits from linguistics.
School of Applied Psychology
We use scientific methods to clarify psychological problems in the field of applied psychology. Individuals and companies can utilise our findings in their living and working environments.
School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering
Our degree and continuing education programmes have close connections with research, thus providing synergies between architects and civil engineers.
School of Health Sciences
We are the largest training and research centre in Switzerland for occupational therapy, midwifery, nursing and physiotherapy, as well as for research and development in these fields.
School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
We are one of the leading Swiss competence centres in the fields of nutrition, health, society and the environment.
School of Engineering
We guarantee excellent degree and continuing education programmes in engineering disciplines. Key R&D focus areas are energy, mobility, information and health.
School of Management and Law
"Building Competence. Crossing Borders." – that’s our credo. It reflects our global mindset and our commitment to quality education, research, and consulting.
School of Social Work
We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in social work, as well as continuing education courses, services and research in our focus areas.
News
Events
08.10.19
DIZH Fellowship - First Call is under way
ZHAW digital is looking for outstanding ZHAW researchers of all levels who want to work in a research cluster with other universities on interdisciplinary projects about digital transformation.
29.08.19
Shakti? Heidi? Wonder Woman? – An intercultural superhero leads the way to smarter cities
Cities are only as smart as the average man on the street – and average woman. Yet planners and developers of "smart cities" often overlook women. That’s why the IAM Medialab is developing a virtual reality game that includes women from all cultures…
Treating neck pain with a computer game
ZHAW researchers have teamed up with partners from industry and clinical practice to develop a system that treats neck problems using computer games. But this is about more than just fun and games. The system also makes it possible for the first time…
24.10.24 – 17.11.24
HackEOn: Pixels for the Planet
Scientists, designers, managers, engineers – we need your unique skills. This hackathon welcomes everyone, no coding skills required.
