Costs and application details

The CAS Design Cultures is a modularised programme that allows to book workshops, seminars and other modules and – if desired – to complete the full CAS degree. The ECTS credits accumulated in the modules can be credited to the CAS Design Cultures on the one hand, and to an individualized CAS degree within the MAS Strategic Design continuing education portfolio on the other hand (the director of studies will be happy to provide information).

The costs for completing an entire CAS Design Cultures are based on the usual CAS programme price of CHF 8800.– (plus a application fee of CHF 200.– for each study trip and the CAS degree module).

The CAS Design Cultures cannot be booked as a complete package. However, in order to create planning security, the desired sequence of modules and the completion date can be discussed in advance with the director of studies and recorded in the individual continuing education journal.

    Individual modules

    Whenever creditable courses are available in our portfolio, we will inform you on this page. The modules (workshops, seminars, microseminars) can be completed at your own pace to obtain a CAS qualification.

      Online Application

      Registrations for the various modules of the CAS Design Cultures are processed directly via the online tool of the ZHdK (ONLA). The ONLA link can be found here as soon as a seminar is offered. Further information on the use of ONLA can be found below.

      • Information about online application (ONLA)

        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: Contact

      • Sign in with ZHdK login or SWITCH edu-ID

        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.

      • Required documents

        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 social security number (756…) on your OASI card or on your 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.

      Terms and conditions

      The general terms and conditions of the Center for Continuing Education apply to registration for the modules of the CAS Design Cultures.