School of Life Sciences
and Facility Management

About us

«The Wädenswil campus provides an industry-focused and innovative environment for just under 1900 students and 600 employees thanks to its unique combination of degree courses, research, services and professional development.»

Prof. Dr. Urs Hilber, Dean

Study and research in Wädenswil: practical, creative, passionate and reflective.

The ZHAW is one of the leading Swiss universities of applied sciences. Just under 1900 students are currently enrolled at the School of Life sciences and facility Management, which has more than 600 employees. We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, together with a wide range of continuing education courses.

Our expertise in life sciences and facility management in the areas of the environment, food and health enables us to make a vital contribution to solving social challenges and improving quality of life. Our success is based on five dynamic institutes with extensive competence in research, development and services in the disciplines of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Food and Beverage Innovation, Natural Resource Sciences, Applied Simulation and Facility Management.

Locations

ZHAW locations in Wädenswil (looking towards Richterswil)
Wädenswil, Grüentalstrasse 14, Campus Grüental with gardens, buildings GA-GX
Wädenswil, Einsiedlerstrasse 31, Campus Reidbach, buildings RD-RV
Wädenswil, Seestrasse 55, Campus Reidbach (Sträuli), buildings RA/RQ
Zürich, Lagerstrasse 41, Campus Zentrum, Gebäude ZL

Management conference

Left to right: Urs Hilber, Michael Kleinert, Karin Altermatt, Rajssa Lupsiewicz, Dijana Petrova, Christian Hinderling, Thomas Ott, Isabelle Wrase, Michael Kauer, Rolf Krebs
Name Responsibility
Prof. Dr. Urs Hilber Dean of Department Life Sciences and Facility Management
Assistant manager Rajssa Lupsiewicz
Dr. Diyana Petrova Head of Education, Research and Resources, deputy dean
Prof. Dr. Christian Hinderling Director ICBT Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Prof. Dr. Thomas Ott Director ICLS Institute of Computational Life Sciences
Prof. Michael Kleinert Director ILGI Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation
Prof. Dr. Rolf Krebs Director IUNR Institute of Natural Resource Sciences
Prof Dr. Isabelle Wrase Co-Directors IFM Institute of Facility Management
Michael Kauer Co-Directors IFM Institute of Facility Management
Karin Altermatt Head of ATV Department Transversalis

Facts & Figures

At a glance

Transparency 2026, annual report of the School Life Sciences and Facility Management

History

2005: Addition of a new floor to building RT
2006-08: Relocation chemistry to Wädenswil
2006: Dissolution of the Concordat
2015: Solar panels in the Grüental

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