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Zurich , Switzerland
Undergraduate Fees International Students
Post Graduate Fees International Students
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
1. Secondary School Qualification: Completion of secondary education equivalent to the Swiss Matura (such as A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, or a recognized school-leaving certificate).
2. Portfolio Submission: A substantial portfolio showcasing relevant creative work in the chosen discipline (art, design, music, theatre, etc.) is required for most programs.
3. Entrance Examination/Practical Test: Applicants must usually pass a subject-specific entrance exam or practical test, demonstrating their artistic skills and suitability for the chosen course.
4. Interview: Some programs require an interview as part of the admission process.
5. Language Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the program’s language of instruction (typically German, sometimes English), often at least B2 level for German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
6. Additional Requirements: Each program may have further requirements or specific tasks to be completed as part of the entrance assessment
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For a Bachelor's application to Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), international students typically need to submit:
Completed online application form
Portfolio of creative work (discipline-dependent)
Letter of motivation (typewritten, in German or English)
Secondary school certificate equivalent to Swiss Matura (translated and certified if not in German, English, French, or Italian)
Language proficiency certificate (typically German B2, or as required by program)
Passport copy
Passport-sized photograph
CV/Resume
Proof of fee payment
Other program-specific documents may be requested (e.g., interview materials, declaration of financial support)
Know more
Opening of the Toni-Areal campus, transforming a former dairy factory into a world-class cultural and educational hub, uniting all disciplines under one roof.
Establishment of ZHdK through the merger of Zurich’s art, design, and music academies, creating one of Europe’s largest multidisciplinary arts universities.
Alumna Andrea Štaka won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival for her film Das Fräulein, showcasing ZHdK’s strength in filmmaking.
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