Detailed introduction of Zurich University of the Arts:

Introduction and Overview

Zurich University of the Arts is the largest art academy in Switzerland and one of the largest art and design universities in Europe. It enjoys a high reputation in art research and design research. The school offers a wide range of degree courses and continuing education courses, covering design, film, fine arts, music, dance, drama, interdisciplinary research, and art and design education. It holds about 600 events each year, including concerts, exhibitions, drama and dance performances, etc., to publicly display teaching and research results.

History and Establishment Time

The school was formed in 2007 by the merger of two long-established art academies in Zurich - the Zurich University of Music and Drama and the Zurich State University of Art and Design.

School Strength

Faculty: A high-quality teaching team of about 650 lecturers can provide students with professional guidance and rich teaching resources.

Student Size: There are about 2,800 students, including 2,100 Bachelor and Master students.

Institutional Nature

The Zurich University of the Arts is a state university and one of the five constituent schools of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Arts (ZFH). It has its own legal personality and is recognized by the institution.

Educational Philosophy

It emphasizes an interdisciplinary teaching method that combines science and art, combines theory with practice, basic research with applied research, production with reflection, promotes innovation, and contributes to high-quality teaching and the sustainable development of the school.

Key Subjects

Design: including industrial design, interactive design, visual media, etc., focusing on cultivating students' innovative design thinking and practical ability, enabling students to exert their creativity in the field of design and meet the design needs of different industries.

Film: Covering majors such as film studies, film production, directing, and screenwriting, cultivating students' professional qualities in film creation and research, and providing talents for the film industry.

Fine Arts: such as painting, sculpture, photography, etc. , cultivate students' artistic expression and creative ability, and let students continue to explore and innovate in the field of fine arts.

Music: There are majors such as instrumental music, vocal music, composition and theory, and music education, which cultivate students' professional skills in music performance, creation and education, and cultivate professional talents for the development of the music industry.

Dance: Including majors such as contemporary dance, focusing on cultivating students' dance skills and artistic expression, so that students can show unique artistic charm in the field of dance performance and creation.

Drama: Covering majors such as performance, directing, scene design, and drama education, cultivate students' comprehensive abilities in drama performance, creation and education, and provide support for the development of the drama industry.

Department Settings

The school does not clearly divide the departments in the traditional sense, but its curriculum covers multiple fields such as art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, drama and interdisciplinary research, which can be regarded as different subject directions.

Ranking

In In the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Zurich University of the Arts ranked 31st.

Fees

Tuition fees: Preparatory tuition fees are 1,200 Swiss francs, undergraduate/master's tuition fees are 1,220 Swiss francs, and CAS tuition fees are 5,800 Swiss francs.

Other fees: Admission application fee is 100 Swiss francs, and proficiency test exams are 200 Swiss francs.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarships, such as the Federal Scholarship for International Students, the Federal Excellence Scholarship, the ZHdK Excellence Scholarship, etc. Some students can also apply for tuition reductions.

Campus

Campus: The main campus is the Tony Campus.

Facilities: The school has complete infrastructure such as the Art Theater, Zurich Museum of Fine Arts, Media and Information Center, and Information Technology Service Center, which provide good conditions for students' learning and practice, and also provide a platform for students to display their works and achievements.