Entry requirements

Studying at the ZHAW School of Engineering is subject to certain criteria. This section contains important information about
entry requirements, our admissions procedure and our study calendar and infrastructure.

Entry without examination 

No examination is required for holders of any of the following:

• A federally recognised technical (or relevant commercial) professional baccalaureate (Berufsmatura) combined
  with a completed apprenticeship in an area related to the chosen degree programme
• Cantonal or federal Swiss baccalaureate (Matura) and at least one year's professional experience in an area related to the chosen degree programme
• Diploma in a technical field from a recognised technical college
• Professional qualification in a technical field in each individual case, the SoE will decide whether additional qualifications in mathematics and physics must be acquired beforehand.

Entrance examination

Graduates from different training disciplines will usually be required to pass an entrance examination. The programme director will decide as appropriate in each instance. The registration deadline for the examination is 31 March. The examination is usually held at the end of May / beginning of June. We recommend that you attend the preparation course in advance of the examination. More information can be obtained from the Academic Office of the SoE.

Admission with foreign diploma

Applicants with a foreign diploma must provide additional documentation and prove adequate German language skills. More information can be obtained from the Academic Office of the SoE

Potential students with qualifications from abroad 

If you have studied abroad, you must submit documentation and prove that you have an adequate knowledge of German. Please enquire about the exact procedure at the academic office responsible for the degree programme you have chosen.