Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is part of Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Arts. They offer undergraduate courses in art education, design, film, media & art, music, music and movement, theatre and contemporary dance.

At-A-Glance

What
Global Exchange School
Where
  • Zürich, Switzerland
When

Final dates announced on exchange school's website.

Spring Semester

February — June

Fall Semester

September — February

Who
Open to RISD students

Juniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.

Eligible RISD Departments
  • Film/Animation/Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Industrial Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
Links

University Website
Exchange Webpage
Fact Sheet
Inbound Student Guide
Academic Calendar

Spring Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Sep 26, 2019
School Deadline: Oct 1, 2019
Fall Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Mar 8, 2020
School Deadline: Apr 1, 2020
Academic Credits
Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalency
Instruction Language
  • English
  • German

Some English instruction

About ZHdK

Language + Courses

The language of instruction at ZHdK is generally German. A sound knowledge of German is strongly recommended for a successful exchange.

To view ZHdK coursework available to exchange students, visit their Exchange Website.

A prerequisite for the following specializations is a very high level of competence in written and spoken German:

  • Department of Performing Arts and Film
  • Department of Acting
  • Department of Stage Design
  • Department of Cultural Analysis

Zurich University of the Arts offers supplementary German language courses for international students and these are highly recommended.

National Institute of Design (NID)

Apply for Global Exchange & AICAD

Ready to Apply? Applications for Fall 2020 Global Exchange and AICAD Exchange are now open! Deadlines vary per partner school and are listed on each partner school's page.
If your host school is an Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design Exchange partner (typically based in North America), apply to RISD Global by March 10.

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1:1 Advising Session

Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.

Schedule an Appointment

Events

Global Exchange Infosession
RISD Global via Zoom
Global Exchange: Drop-in Advising Hours
RISD Global via Zoom

All Events and Announcements

Announcements

No announcements for this program.