PhD at ZHdK

ZHdK offers prospective students the possibility to complete a doctorate in cooperation with universities in Switzerland and abroad.

Please note: PhD activities at the ZHdK are currently being reviewed and further developed by the departments and aligned with the ZHdK strategy. At the moment, no information can be given on the next application deadlines. If you have general questions about the PhD, the PhD Centre will be happy to provide information.

PhD Programmes

The PhD programmes are embedded into one or more departments, and are thus anchored in research, teaching and organization. The ZHdK cooperation models with universities in Switzerland and abroad are diverse.

Individual doctorates

Doctoral studies are usually possible in all disciplines at ZHdK. Besides of the PhD programmes, individual doctorates can be undertaken in the following fields.

Pre-PhD Programmes

Pre-PhD programmes provide a deeper understanding of the requirements in the academic field and prepare participants for a PhD project. Pre-PhD programmes last one year.