Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK (Zurich University of the Arts) is one of the largest art universities in Europe, with approximately 2100 bachelor's and master's students. Music education at ZHdK takes place in one of Europe's largest integrated colleges. It is a dynamic, international, and multidisciplinary educational program that includes church music, composition/theory/sound design/sound engineering, interpretation and performance, jazz and pop music, as well as music pedagogy. On average, ZHdK Music has about 800 students from more than 50 countries. Students are accompanied by highly qualified teachers and benefit from modern infrastructure.
SPECIALIZATIONS Music — instrumental music, choir conducting, composition for film, theater and media, jazz, pop, sound engineering Vocals — academic vocals, jazz, pop
BACHELOR OF ARTS Admission age — from 18 years old Duration of study — 3 years Language of instruction — German Admission requirements — secondary education diploma, language proficiency certificate, video recording (for preliminary selection). Entrance exams — theory, program performance, improvisation Cost — 2440 CHF per year
MASTER OF ARTS Admission age — from 21 years old Duration of study — 2 years Language of instruction — German, English Admission requirements — Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent education), language proficiency certificate, video recording (for preliminary selection) Entrance exams — program performance, interview Cost — 2440 CHF per year
