Costs and application details CAS

Costs

Costs

CHF 7000 plus CHF 200 application fee

Counselling and suitability assessment

The condition for application is a prior consultation to clarify suitability. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Applying online (ONLA)

Applications for the CAS Arts & Design in Practice programme are processed directly through ZHdK’s online tool (ONLA). You can find more information on how to use ONLA below.

Application deadline: 15 December 2025

→ Apply now for CAS Arts & Design in Practice (Spring 2026)

  • You can interrupt the application process at any time and complete it at a later date. The information you have entered will be saved. Mandatory fields are marked with a *.

    Once you have entered all your information, complete the process by clicking on “Finish entry”. The data can no longer be amended. Your submission will be reviewed by the Continuing Education Office.

    Please check your e-mail spam folder during the application period. If you have any further questions about online application or experience any technical difficulties, please contact the Continuing Education Centre.

  • If you already have a ZHdK login, you can sign in with your normal access data. Those without a ZHdK login require a SWITCH edu-ID in order to apply online. You can create one really easily here.

  • Curriculum Vitae
    A brief and clear list of your education and professional career history.

    Covering letter
    Set out your reason for applying for the continuing education degree programme on a maximum of one side of A4. If you do not have a university degree, please describe your professional experience up to this point and why you are applying for your chosen continuing education degree programme (maximum of two sides of A4).

    Photo of yourself in JPG format
    Upload a recent photo in passport photo quality (at least 320 x 400 pixels). The photo must be high-contrast and your face must be clearly visible. It may not feature other people or objects.

    Social security number
    If you live or work in Switzerland, you will find your Swiss social security number (756…) on your OASI card or on your Swiss health insurance card. 

    Further documents

    • Transcripts
    • Degrees
    • Certificates

    The documents must be uploaded in PDF format. If you have several individual PDF files, you can upload these one after another.

  • Portfolio (PDF)
    In order for your application to be successful, you also need to submit an individual portfolio in addition to the documents mentioned above:

    • Work samples
    • Project documentation
    • Web or video links (compile and submit links in one PDF)
    • Similar files

Terms and conditions

For applications for the CAS Arts & Design in Practice programme the Continuing Education Centre’s general terms and conditions apply.