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  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.
    The University has a strong presence in Winterthur, which is known as a university town. With a population of around 100,000, it is Switzerland’s sixth largest city. Winterthur is 20 minutes by train from Zurich, Switzerland’s international cultural, commercial, and financial centre.

    Around 10,000 students are enrolled at the ZHAW in a total of 26 Bachelor programs and 13 Master programs. The University also offers a broad range of continuing education courses, including over 40 Master of Advanced Studies programmes.

    Incoming exchange students can study alongside Swiss students in German, English, or a mix of both. Students with a good knowledge of German may join classes in German or choose classes that are taught in English.

  • Winterthur has a dynamic cultural life, hosting a wide range of events including film festivals, music festivals, and cultural festivals.

    With its 16 art galleries, and with the recent expansion of its renowned museum of photography, Winterthur’s art scene has achieved international recognition. In addition, Winterthur boasts a science museum, a comedy theatre, and many other theatres and orchestras.

    There is a wide range of restaurants, bars, cafes, and cinemas to be found in the city centre.

  • German language training is free of charge for exchange students at the ZHAW

Academics

Main areas of study

The listed areas of study are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the partner institution. Moreover, names for fields of study may be different overseas.

A discipline being listed does not in indicate the suitability of the program, nor does it indicate that the discipline is taught in English.

Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisors at RMIT University and subject to available places at the host institution.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Banking and Finance (Program in English)
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Technology
  • Business Law
  • Controlling
  • Economics and Politics
  • General Management (Program in English)
  • International Management (Program in English)
  • Risk & Insurance

Special requirements

Programs are taught in English and German.

Courses

Similiar partners

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  • By location
  • By discipline

  • BSEL

  • DHBW Stuttgart

  • EBS

Full time load

Minimum

ECTS

Maximum

ECTS

7.5 ECTS

RMIT Credit Points

Living

Accommodation

There is a range of off-campus options for exchange students.

A number of single, furnished student rooms are reserved for exchange students at the Students’ Accommodation Organisation - SWOWI. Further information on room types, rents and locations can be found here: http://www.swowi.ch/content/index_en.php

Additional student rooms can also be found here:
http://www.woko.ch/en/liegenschaften_uebersicht.asp?action=details&id=41. Exchange students should send their application for a room via email to info@zhaw.ch.

Students can also find rooms via this link: www.studentenwohnen.ch. For these rooms you need to send an application via email to studentenwohnen@livit.ch.
Due to the limited number of rooms available, you are encouraged to send an early application to as many rooms as possible.

Health insurance

Basic health insurance is compulsory in Switzerland. Non-EU residents must buy insurance in Switzerland, which is currently CHF 90 per month.

Living cost

Approximate costs per month in Swiss Francs:

Rent & Utilities - 800
Food/Meals - 400
Transportation - 80
Leisure Activities - 150
Course Materials - 40
Other - 150

Total = 1620

Funding

OS-Help Loan Scholarship

Key information

Visa

Students from non-EU countries must take their confirmation of admission and apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy or Consulate in their home country.

Note: Make sure to apply early for a visa as is normally takes approximately 3 months to process. Entry is only possible with a valid visa.

Further information is available at here.

Partner grading scale

Low demand

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