Costs and application details

Costs

Until April 16, 2026: CHF 7900.–  (plus CHF 200.– application fee)
As of April 17, 2026: CHF 8800.– (plus CHF 200.– application fee)

Application process

Application deadline for Early Birds (April 16, 2026)

In order to claim the early bird price, the registration fee of CHF 200 must be paid by April 16, 2026. After the registration deadline for Early Birds, all registrations received will be reviewed and the admission decision made and communicated.

Regular registration deadline (June 30, 2026 resp. extended deadline)

If study places are still available, the registration window remains open until June 30, 2026. The Programm Managers will review the remaining applications and the admission decision will be made and communicated.

Applying online

Applications for the CAS Facilitating Innovation are processed directly through ZHdK’s online tool (ONLA). You can find more information on how to use ONLA below. 

→ Apply here for CAS Facilitating Innovation 2026/27 (CAS starts on September 3, 2026)

The ZHdK Strategic Design team is available to answer any questions.

  • 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 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.

Terms and conditions

For applications for the CAS Facilitating Innovation programme, the Continuing Education Centre’s general terms and conditions apply.