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Students at the ZHAW gain international competencies

As a university of applied sciences with a focus on practical relevance, the ZHAW considers it essential for students to gain international competencies. We offer them the chance to complete an exchange semester or a work placement abroad, to study on degree programmes taught in English and to attend foreign language courses.

To succeed in today's job market, graduates need foreign language skills, intercultural competencies and an open mind. These skills and qualities are essential for them to work effectively in multinational teams, to deal successfully with international clients and to play an active part in a globalised world. Therefore, the ZHAW promotes students' international competencies by encouraging them to complete an exchange semester or a work placement abroad and by focussing on the development of these competencies through our teaching.

Those who wish to take internationalism one step further can study on a programme taught in English or complete their Bachelor's programme with an international profile. The ZHAW also offers a wide variety of language courses to allow students to improve their language skills. Students from abroad can prepare for their degree programme or continuing education course at the ZHAW by taking a German language course here before they begin – or they can attend a course during their studies. Incoming students with no or little previous knowledge of German will find courses that are tailored to their needs.

Classes in English

Classes at the ZHAW are taught predominantly in German. However, the ZHAW also offers several degree programmes, modules and courses, as well as some continuing education options in English. The International Relations Offices will help you to plan and organize your stay in Switzerland and will assist you as you organize your study programme. Depending on availability and after agreement by the relevant International Relations Office, you may also be able to select modules and courses beyond your usual field of study.

Degree programmes

Subject Area Degree programme
Banking, Finance, Insurance Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Banking and Finance (some modules are taught in English)
Banking, Finance, Insurance Master of Science in Banking and Finance
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Aviation (selection of modules in English)
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering (selection of modules in English)
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Management (selection of modules in English)
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (selection of modules in English)
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (selection of modules in English)
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (selection of modules in English)
Engineering Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Engineering Master of Science in Engineering
International Business Bachelor of Science in International Management
International Business Master of Science in International Business
International Business Double Degree Programs
Life Sciences Bachelor of Science in Applied Digital Life Sciences (English from fourth semester onwards)
Life Sciences Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Life Sciences Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Sciences
Life Sciences Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (Double Degree Program)
Life Sciences Master of Science in Life Sciences – Applied Computational Life Sciences
Life Sciences Master of Science in Life Sciences – Chemistry for the Life Sciences
Life Sciences Master of Science in Life Sciences – Food and Beverage Innovation
Life Sciences Master of Science in Life Sciences – Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Life Sciences Master of Science in Preneurship for Regenerative Food Systems (mainly English)
Life Sciences Master of Science in Real Estate & Facility Management (30 ECTS in English)
Life Sciences, Engineering, Management Master of Science in Circular Economy Management
Management and Law Bachelor of Science in Business Law (individual modules in English)
Management and Law Master of Science in Management and Law (approx. 50 % of modules in English)
Management and Law Double Degree Programs
Occupational Therapy European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Real Estate and Facility Management Master of Science in Real Estate and Facility Management

Modules and short courses

Subject area Date Module or short course
Engineering fall and spring semester Modules for incoming students
Health Sciences 8 January to 2 February 2024 International Winter School 2024
International Business ongoing Study Trips
Life Sciences and Facility Management fall and spring semester Modules for incoming students
Life Sciences and Facility Management several Summer and Winter Schools
Social Work fall and spring semester Bachelor’s Degree International Course Offerings
Social Work fall and spring semester Master’s Degree International Course Offerings