Dance – Application

The Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at ZHdK are structured according to the Major-Minor programme model. Students on the BA Contemporary Dance Major can, within this framework, deepen their educational profile with the compulsory minor ‘Health, Excellence and Career Development (HEC)’. ZHdK thus offers the first dance programme in Switzerland with a focus on contemporary dance and the innovative HEC health programme. At Master’s level, you can choose from, amongst other options, two dance minors (‘Rehearsal Management’ and ‘Expanded Choreography’), although these are not compulsory. You apply for the major that forms the focus of your studies. The requirements and structure vary depending on the programme.
You apply for the major that constitutes your area of specialization. The requirements and procedures vary depending on the programme.
*The binding requirements and deadlines are published in mid-November via the links listed on this page for each field/major.
Bachelor
BA Contemporary Dance →
– Application window for the Live Audition (start of studies in August): Early January to early March each year*
Master
MA Dance, Choreography →
MA Dance, Teaching and Rehearsing Dance Professionals →
– Application window for start of studies in August: Early December to mid/end of February each year*
Contact Student Advice
If you have any questions about the application process or choosing a degree programme, the Student Advice team will be happy to help.
Opening hours – Walk-in
During our opening hours, you can drop in without an appointment for an initial consultation or contact us by telephone:
– Tuesday: 12:00–3:00 pm
– Wednesday: 12:00–3:00 pm
– Thursday: 12:00–3:00 pm
Student Advice is located in Room 3.T07 in the ZHdK entrance hall, opposite the large staircase and next to the wooden benches.
Individual counselling sessions
A counselling session with us is free of charge, lasts 45 minutes and can take place online or in person at ZHdK.
Book an online-consultation →
Book an in-person consultation →
Zurich University of the Arts
Student Advice
Pfingstweidstrasse 96
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 43 446 4433
Email: student.advice @ zhdk.ch