Master Exchange Semester

Master student
Exchanges, residency
In person
English, German (only if German modules are chosen)
15
09/02/2026 to 27/06/2026
Description
Description
Benefits and opportunities
- Earn 15 to 30 ECTS credits per semester.
- We are AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS accredited.
- Choose modules freely from over 100 modules across all Bachelor study programs – see full list offered for Incomings students: Degree Programs and Modules on Offer | ZHAW School of Management and Law
- Additionally, some modules in English are exclusively offered to incoming students, including two language modules (German Beginners and Intermediate)
- Gain modern specialist knowledge aligned with real-world business needs.
- Benefit from a practical learning approach combined with a broad general education.
- Expand your international network in a world-leading financial hub.
- Live independently in a safe, high-quality, and welcoming country.
- Join the Buddy Program, where a local student will be assigned to you – offering strong support and giving you authentic insights into Swiss culture and daily life.
Prerequisites
Agreement
An exchange agreement must be in place for a semester abroad. Please check with your international office to confirm if one exists. If applicable, your international office will handle your nomination to our university.
Master
- A minimum of completed Bachelor program.
- No minimum GPA required
Language Certificates
English modules: expected is a language proficiency level B2+.
German modules: expected is a language proficiency level C1.
Master Study Programs
Business Administration:
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Master in Business Development – Part-Time | ZHAW School of Management and Law
- Marketing: Master in Marketing Management – part-time | ZHAW School of Management and Law
- Public Management: Master in Public Management – Part-Time | ZHAW School of Management and Law
- Enterprise Development: Master in Strategic Management – Part-Time | ZHAW School of Management and Law
Accounting and Controlling: Master in Accounting and Controlling | ZHAW School of Management and Law
Banking and Finance: MSc Banking & Finance – Full/Part-time | ZHAW School of Management and Law
Circular Economy Management: Master in Circular Economy Management | ZHAW School of Management and Law
International Business: Master in International Business | ZHAW School of Management and Law
Management and Law: Master in Management and Law | ZHAW School of Management and Law
Business Information Technology: Master in Business Information Technology | ZHAW School of Management and Law
SDG Info
Relevant SDG
Sustainability Events @SML: Sustainability Events @SML | ZHAW School of Management and Law
SDG info
Relevant SDGs
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Time format
Semester
Field area
Business
Economics
Law
Management
Application deadline
15/10/2025
ECTS
15
Credentials
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EELISACommunity
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MAX NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
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Organizer
Activity provider / partner
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Contact or registration links
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Sandra Aerne, Suzana Ilic and Céline Goetschi
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incoming.area1.sml@zhaw.ch
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https://www.zhaw.ch/en/sml/study/international/incoming-students
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Address: ZHAW School of Management and Law - 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland - St.-Georgen-Platz 2