ZHdK Student Advice Offers Support in Choosing a Degree Programme
Which degree programme is right for me? How does the application process work? And what can I expect at ZHdK? Anyone considering studying at Zurich University of the Arts is likely to have plenty of questions. The Student Advice tean offers guidance and personal support – from exploring study options to navigating everyday student life.
Anyone entering the Toni Campus at Pfingstweidstrasse 96 can hardly miss the colourful entrance to Student Advice. Here, school pupils, prospective students and current ZHdK students will find a central point of contact for questions, concerns and uncertainties about studying at ZHdK.
Choosing a degree programme is an important step, and there is a lot to consider. Which programme best matches my interests and abilities? What qualifications do I need, and what should I bear in mind when applying? And how can I finance my studies in Zurich? Many also have questions about everyday student life or choosing a suitable minor. Student Advice helps students find answers, explore their options and plan their next steps. For specific concerns, the team can also refer students to other specialist and advisory services within ZHdK’s support network, such as the Diversity Office or the student organisation Verso.
Personal Advice on Campus and Online
Sometimes a quick answer is all that is needed; at other times, a more in-depth conversation can be helpful. For general questions about studying at ZHdK, Student Advice offers a walk-in service from Tuesday to Thursday, 12 noon to 3 pm, with no appointment necessary. The team can also be reached by telephone during these hours or contacted by email.
Those wishing to discuss a particular concern in more detail can book a free 45-minute individual consultation, either online or in person at the Toni-Areal. Appointments can easily be booked online. In addition to questions about degree programmes and applications, consultations can cover funding options, scholarships, immigration and residence matters, as well as personal circumstances that may influence the decision to study at ZHdK.
A Team for a Wide Range of Questions
At the start of the autumn semester 2026, ZHdK brought together and expanded its existing advisory services to establish the Student Advice. The result is a central, easily accessible point of contact offering support to prospective and current students on a wide range of matters.
The advisory team brings together a broad range of expertise. Ramon Feller, Jelena Sophia Mair-Khamees and Selin Acar provide advice on choosing a degree programme, career prospects, financing and immigration, as well as living, working and studying in Zurich. Leslie Krumwiede assists with questions about language courses. International students can also seek support with practical matters such as visas, residence permits, finding accommodation, registering with the local authorities or choosing health insurance.
Iris Meili and Leila Remstedt-Drews specialise in international exchange opportunities with partner universities and other exchange programmes. The team has many years of experience in student advisory services at ZHdK and is led by Regine Freimuth.
Questions and challenges do not end once a degree programme has been chosen. Student Advice therefore remains a point of contact throughout students’ time at ZHdK, offering guidance and referring them to further support where needed. Students are also welcome to contact the team about matters not directly related to their studies.
Student Advice at the ZHdK Information Days 2026
Anyone interested in finding out more about ZHdK and its degree programmes will have the opportunity to do so from 16 to 20 November 2026. Over five days, the Toni Campus and Gessnerallee will open their doors, offering insights into preparatory, degree and continuing education programmes in Art Education, Cultural Critique, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinary Studies.
Information sessions, studio visits, exhibitions and guided tours give visitors the opportunity to learn more about studying and everyday life at ZHdK and to speak directly with students and lecturers.
The Student Advice will also be open during the ZHdK Information Days, from Tuesday to Thursday, 12 noon to 3 pm.
