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| Greetings from ZHAW School of Engineering, Switzerland! |
Dear partners and colleagues
We wish you all a belated happy new year and hope that you had a relaxing season’s break. In the meantime, semester break and exam period are almost over and spring semester will start on February 20th, 2024. We are happy to welcome a batch of 18 students from our valued partner universities for the upcoming semester.
In 2024, the ZHAW School of Engineering celebrates its 150th anniversary! 🎉 When the (formerly called) “Technikum Winterthur” was founded back in 1874 by Friedrich Autenheimer, Switzerland was in the midst of industrialization. The country was in desperate need of well-trained engineers to build the country: roads, railway tracks, bridges and industries in different fields needed to be planned and constructed.
It goes without saying that industrialization went along with an increasing globalization and therefore, the Technikum Winterhur already had an international twist since its inception.
We are proud to continue this journey: international collaborations and trusted partnerships remain an important pillar at the ZHAW School of Engineering. Just like 150 years ago, we are convinced that an engineering education with an international perspective prepares the students well for a professional career in globalised markets and industries or an academic career.
In order to foster the network of our partner universities, we are happy to meet you at NAFSA in New Orleans or schedule a zoom meeting. We remain very much interested in presenting the ZHAW School of Engineering and its study programmes to potential incoming students of your university, as we believe there is a lot to offer in Winterthur, academically but also during leisure time!
Kind regards from the International Office, ZHAW School of Engineering
Patricia, Jeannine, Claudia, Livia, Prisca and Tina
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| Application for Fall Semester 2024/25 |
| We are pleased and prepared to accept your nominations for all exchange programmes for fall semester 2024/25. |
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September 16th, 2024 - January 25th, 2025
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Welcome week:
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September 9th - 13th, 2024
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Nomination deadline:
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March 15th, 2024
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Nomination link:
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Application deadline:
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April 1st, 2024
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| News from the International Office |
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| ZHAW School of Engineering honoured by Northeastern University |
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| The School of Engineering has recently been honoured with an award from its longstanding partner, Northeastern University, in recognition of the outstanding collaboration as an employer for Northeastern students in their Co-Op programme. This award is a well-deserved compliment to our faculty and their dedication and effort in hosting and supervising theses students. We are proud that our expertise in applied research and our appealing research projects, stemming from industry, attract international exchange students. Read the full article here. |
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| ZHAW researchers involved in building strongest neutron source in Sweden |
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| The world’s strongest neutron source, the European Spallation Source, is currently being built in Lund, Sweden. ZHAW School of Engineering was heavily involved in the development of the machine protection and personnel safety systems for this major research facility. The facility is scheduled to start generating neutrons in 2025. We are very proud that our faculty is involved in such ground-breaking and top-notch international research projects. You will find the complete article here. |
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| University of Wellington and ZHAW signed Double Degree Agreement |
| In March 2022, ZHAW School of Engineering and Victoria University of Wellington established a collaboration, including a joint PhD program, research projects, student exchanges, and shared professorships. Now, both universities expand the already strong collaboration with a double degree agreement for the Master of Science in Engineering, effective from the 2024/25 academic year. Students will earn degrees from both institutions in two academic years, providing them with direct access to PhD programmes worldwide. |
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| Exchange Related Information |
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| Project Work for Incoming Exchange Bachelor Students |
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| We offer our incoming exchange bachelor students the opportunity to conduct project work, worth 6 ECTS, with us. More than 200 topics in 10 study programmes are available to select from. This opportunity aims to enhance students' academic experience through exposure to research settings in our groups and labs and prepares them well for the Bachelor thesis. Look out for the module code "PA-EN" on our module list. Access to the 200 topics will be given after the student's acceptance at our university. |
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| Early Leavers in Fall and Spring Semester |
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| In the intricate dance of academic calendars, some students need to leave earlier due to the collision of the semester start at their home institution and the exam period at our university. The organization of exams for these "early leavers" at their home university involves a meticulous process to ensure fairness, security, and a fair exam assessment for students. Here's a glimpse into how this process unfolds. |
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| Exchange Flashback of Fall 2023/24 |
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| Experience Report of Incoming Student |
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| Get ready to dive into fall semester 2023/24 through the lens of one of our stellar student. From participating in thrilling sports events to travel around Europe and attending awesome club activities, she unveils the secrets of balancing academics with a social life. Nuhaila has a tale that will resonate with you. Happy reading! |
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| Remembrance Book |
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| This remembrance book is a living testament to the idea that education extends far beyond the confines of textbooks and lectures. It's about the people we meet, the perspectives we gain, and the collective wisdom that emerges when minds from different corners of the world converge. |
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| Meet Patricia at NAFSA |
Meet Patricia, our Head International Relations at NAFSA 2024 in New Orleans! To schedule a meeting with Patricia and make the most of your NAFSA 2024 experience, feel free to reach out and secure your spot on her calendar: patricia.heuberger@zhaw.ch. After all, the power of collaboration and knowledge exchange is at the heart of events like NASFA, and Patricia welcomes the opportunity to connect.
Being rather fresh in this position, Patricia is also keen on meeting with longstanding partners and get to know colleagues in person. |
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