Look beyond the university name
Zurich University of the Arts is a public university in Zurich, Switzerland. It's the largest arts university in Switzerland with approximately 2,500 students. The university was established in 2007, following the merger between Zurich's School of Art and Design (HGKZ) and the School of Music, Drama, and Dance (HMT). ZHdK is one of four universities affiliated with Zürcher Fachhochschule.
| Location | Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 2,186 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 2,173 |
| Total citations | 8,862 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Zurich University of the Arts?
Zurich University of the Arts offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Music Technology and Sound Studies, Art, Technology, and Culture, Musicology and Musical Analysis, Theatre and Performance Studies, Art, Politics, and Modernism.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Zurich University of the Arts
According to OpenAlex, Zurich University of the Arts has 2,173 indexed research works with 8,862 total citations.
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Who leads Zurich University of the Arts?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Zurich University of the Arts is located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Zurich University of the Arts
Official website: https://www.zhdk.ch/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Zurich University of the Arts founded?
Zurich University of the Arts was founded in 2007.
How many students attend?
Approximately 2,186 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.