Vorbildung – Application

[Translate to English:] Dekoratives Bild

ZHdK’s preparatory courses provide thorough preparation for degree programmes in the fields of design, art, music, theatre or dance.
They help prospective students choose a course of study, provide an insight into the respective disciplines and lay a solid foundation for the entrance examination and the start of their degree programme.

Design and Art

Preparation for a degree programme in Fine Arts or Design: Gestalterisches Propädeutikum (Preparatory Courses in Art and Design) →
– Application window for start of studies in February: Mid-May to Mid-September
– Application window for start of studies in August: Mid-December to March

ZHdK Sommeratelier (for young people aged from 12 to about 18) →
Application window for the Sommeratelier in July: Mid-April to early June

Music

PreCollege Music →
– Application window for start of studies in August: early January to early March

Dance

Foundation studies, Classical Ballet →
– Application deadline: early January 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