Christof Brändli

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is based in Winterthur, with additional campuses in Zurich and Wädenswil. It is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. The university comprises eight departments, offering a wide range of academic disciplines including architecture, civil engineering, health, linguistics, life sciences, facility management, applied psychology, social work, engineering, management, and law. It currently provides 34 bachelor's and 20 master's degree programs. While most courses are taught in standard German, there is a growing emphasis on English instruction. For instance, the International Management bachelor's program at the School of Management and Law is conducted entirely in English, as are many courses designed for exchange students. The School of Engineering offers both bachelor's and master's degrees in various fields such as aviation, computer science, medical informatics, data science, electrical engineering, and engineering management. Students can specialize in areas like industrial engineering, business mathematics, enterprise computing, mechanical design, materials and process engineering, mechatronics, and transportation systems.