Costs and application details

The CAS Design Cultures is a modularised programme that allows students to book study trips and modules individually and, if desired, to complete a full CAS degree. The ECTS credits earned in the modules can be credited towards a CAS Design Cultures qualification or an individualised CAS qualification within the MAS Strategic Design continuing education portfolio, provided that the relevant performance records are submitted (the programme director will be happy to provide further information).

The cost of participating in the entire CAS Design Cultures programme is based on the standard CAS course price of CHF 8,800 (plus a one-time registration fee of CHF 200 for each individual module and the CAS final module).

The CAS Design Cultures cannot be booked as a complete package. Interested parties and participants develop their individual CAS journey based on their interests and in close cooperation with the programme managers.

Individual modules

Whenever creditable modules are available in our portfolio, we will inform you on this page. The modules 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.