Minor Selection

The most important information on the minor selection process:

  • Generally, the minor selection takes place in spring for minors starting in the autumn semester. In certain cases, students may also choose a minor starting in the spring semester.
  • Information on the minor programme can be found on the major pages.
  • Places are not allocated on a “first come, first serve” basis. There is therefore enough time to decide on a minor. 
  • There are space restrictions in many minors. It is therefore advisable to indicate several priorities (maximum 5) in the Minor Selection in order to obtain a minor place.
  • A minor comprises either 15 or 30 credits. If a 15-credit minor is chosen, a second minor is chosen one year later.
  • The “SWITCH edu-ID” is required for the minor selection. Forgotten passwords can be reset directly in the login screen. New students create a SWITCH edu-ID account as part of the online admission procedure (ONLA).

Allocation  

Students select a minor in the Minor Selection. As the number of places is limited in many minors, it is recommended that you indicate several priorities (maximum 5) in the Minor Selection. Places on minors are allocated at the same time in May. Wherever possible (depending on the number of places available), students are allocated a place on their most preferred minor. The number of priorities chosen has no influence on the allocation of first priority.

Dates 2nd Phase Minor Selection

In the 2nd phase of the minor selection, students who have not been assigned a minor or have not chosen a minor by 22 May 2025, can select from the still available minor options.

2nd Phase Minor Selection 
8 August – 19 August 2025, 11:59 pm

2nd Phase Minor Place Allocation
26 August 2025

Participation Regulations for the Minors

Programme Combination 

Possible programme combinations are listed on the website of each major under «Possible Major-Minor Combinations».   

Level of Study 

Many minors are open to students from both levels of study (Bachelor and Master). Some, however, are only open to one level. Details are indicated on the website of each minor under «Level of Study».  

Entry-Level Competencies 

Minors may require students to possess certain entry-level competencies. For details, please see the PDF «More about this Minor» on the website of the respective minor.  

Self-Declaration and Assessment of Entry-Level Competencies  

Entry-level competencies for minors are assessed in two ways:  

  • Self-declaration: Prospective students confirm that they possess the required competencies. 
  • Assessment of entry-level competencies: Students are required to demonstrate that they possess the necessary entry-level competencies by means of assignments, work samples (presentation, portfolio, dossier), projects or interviews (online or on-site). The specific tasks are listed for the corresponding minors on the website under "Assessment of Entry-Level Competencies".

Language Requirements 

For details on language requirements, please see the PDF «More about this Minor» on the website of the respective minor.

Embedding Minors in the Degree Programme

Minors usually commence in the autumn semester. Students choose their minor(s) and are allocated places in the preceding semester.

Minor programmes comprise either 30 or 15 credits, with 30-credit minors generally running over four semesters and 15-credit minors over two semesters. 30-credits minors only have to be chosen once. Students who choose a 15-credit minor must choose a second 15-credit minor a year later.

Minor Selection for Bachelor's Students

Bachelor's students concentrate exclusively on their major during their first year of study and choose their (first) minor during the second semester of their programme, minor classes begin in the third semester. When studying a minor with 15 credits, the second minor is chosen in the fourth semester and teaching begins in the fifth semester.

Bachelor's programmes comprise 180 credits (Major 150 credits, Minor(s) 30 credits).

Minor Selection for Master's Students

On receiving confirmation of place on their major, Master's students are required to accept their place and choose their minor before starting their programme. When studying a minor with 15 credits, the second minor is chosen in the second semester, with classes starting in the third semester.

Master's programmes comprise 120 credits (Major 90 credits, Minor(s) 30 credits).

Student Advice

The ZHdK Advisory Network helps students to understand the programme structure and supports them before or during their studies. The advisory team also shows students how to find their way around the Major-Minor structure and which offerings they can combine.

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