Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

Die ZHAW ist eine der führenden Schweizer Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften. Sie ist in Lehre, Forschung, Weiterbildung und Dienstleistung tätig – praxisnah und wissenschaftlich fundiert. Die Standorte der ZHAW befinden sich in Winterthur, Zürich und Wädenswil. Absolventinnen und Absolventen der ZHAW können ihr Wissen in anspruchsvollen Berufsfeldern verantwortungsbewusst umsetzen. Die kompetenzorientierte Hochschulbildung der ZHAW zielt auf eine ausgewogene Entwicklung von fachlichen, persönlichen, sozialen, kommunikativen und kooperativen Fähigkeiten. Die ZHAW ist eine regional integrierte, mit internationalen Partnern kooperierende, sich an globalen Herausforderungen und Märkten orientierende Hochschule mit einem Fokus auf Europa. Die Hochschule übernimmt Mitverantwortung für eine kulturell, ökologisch, ökonomisch, rechtlich, sozial und technisch fundierte Zukunftsfähigkeit unserer Gesellschaft. Die Forschung der ZHAW ist disziplinär verankert. Themen werden aber auch oft inter- und transdisziplinär bearbeitet. Zwei strategische Schwerpunkte verleihen der ZHAW ein prägnantes Forschungsprofil: Energie und Gesellschaftliche Integration. An der ZHAW sind über 11 000 Studierende in 26 Bachelor- und 14 konsekutiven Masterstudiengängen eingeschrieben. Die Hochschule umfasst acht Departemente: Architektur, Gestaltung und Bauingenieurwesen, Gesundheit, Angewandte Linguistik, Life Sciences und Facility Management, Angewandte Psychologie, Soziale Arbeit sowie die School of Engineering und die School of Management and Law. Als Partnerin für lebenslanges Lernen bietet die ZHAW eine grosse Vielfalt an Weiterbildungsprogrammen in allen Fachbereichen an. Das Angebot umfasst 47 Weiterbildungs-Masterstudiengänge (MAS), über 170 Diplom- und Zertifikatslehrgänge (DAS und CAS) sowie diverse Weiterbildungskurse. Die ZHAW hat zudem ein breites Angebot an Dienstleistungen und Beratung sowohl für Unternehmen und Organisationen wie auch für Führungskräfte, Einzel- und Privatpersonen.

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9 reviews

A great, meaningful work environment!

5.0

  • Salary and benefits
    5.0
  • Management style
    5.0
  • Working atmosphere
    5.0
  • Career opportunities
    5.0
Current employeePermanent position

03 August 2026

This works well in the company

I really appreciate the open and respectful collaboration at ZHAW because ideas are heard and we support one another. The exciting, meaningful work, along with the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, makes me look forward to coming to work every day.

This could be improved

In an organization with over 3,000 employees at various locations throughout the canton, it’s only natural that you don’t know all your colleagues. However, it would be nice if there were even more opportunities for cross-location and cross-departmental networking in the future.

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A positive work environment and plenty of flexibility

5.0

  • Salary and benefits
    4.0
  • Management style
    5.0
  • Working atmosphere
    5.0
  • Career opportunities
    4.0
Current employeePermanent position

19 June 2026

This works well in the company

Excellent team and good collaboration with various stakeholders Flexible work hours (annual work schedule), independent work Collaboration with inspiring individuals and work on interesting topics

This could be improved

In some cases, it takes a while before changes can be implemented. Depending on the position, it can be rather difficult to advance in one's career.

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A pleasant work environment and flexible hours

5.0

  • Salary and benefits
    4.0
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    5.0
  • Working atmosphere
    5.0
  • Career opportunities
    4.0
Current employeePermanent position

01 April 2026

This works well in the company

- respectful treatment - creative freedom

This could be improved

processes that are sometimes slow

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Overall ratings

3.8
Based on 9 reviews
5 stars67%4 stars0%3 stars0%2 stars11%1 star22%
  • Management style
    4.0
  • Salary and benefits
    4.0
  • Career opportunities
    3.8
  • Working atmosphere
    4.2

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