With a sense of dismay and deep concern the ZHdK follows the current events in Ukraine and condemns the Russian government’s military offensive in the strongest possible terms. We declare our solidarity with the Ukrainian people, but our thoughts are also with the Russian citizens who are not behind this war
→ Former president Thomas D. Meier’s statement
ZHdK supports the statements of swissuniversities as well as those issued by its partner institutions and networks.
Contact points and actions of the ZHdK
– The International Affairs Office is the point of contact for ZHdK staff and students from the affected region. Contact persons who can offer support are available for them.
– ZHdK offers places to students from Ukraine on its degree programmes in art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinary studies. Applicants can be admitted either as guest students or can complete a trial semester to a maximum of two semesters within the framework of the University's Refugee Access Programme.
→ Information about the application process
– Refugee researchers and PhD candidates from Ukraine can also be admitted to ZHdK. Enquiries should be sent to the ZHdK Grants Office.