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| Greetings from ZHAW School of Engineering, Switzerland! |
Dear partners and colleagues
As we enter another year, we want to sincerely thank you for your collaboration. In a world increasingly shaped by isolationist and protectionist sentiments, our joint efforts in education and cultural exchange stand as an important contribution to addressing the global challenges we all face.
Through our shared focus on a comprehensive, applied and culturally embedded engineering education, we are preparing the next generation to address complex global issues. Our student exchange programmes are key in building understanding and connections across countries and cultures, which are essential for creating solutions that transcend national boundaries.
Patricia will attend the NAFSA conference on May 27th - 30th in San Diego and would be very pleased to connect and foster our partnership. Kindly reach out to her to make an appointment on patricia.heuberger@zhaw.ch.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment and partnership. We are convinced that we all contribute to a more peaceful and better world.
Kind regards from the International Office,
ZHAW School of Engineering
Patricia, Jeannine, Claudia, Livia, Prisca and Tina
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| Nomination for Fall Semester 2025 |
| We are pleased and prepared to accept your nominations for all exchange programmes for fall semester 2025. |
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Exchange period Bachelor:
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September 15th, 2025 - January 31st, 2026
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Exchange period Master:
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September 15th, 2025 - Februray 6th, 2026
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Welcome week:
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September 8th - 12th, 2025
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Nomination deadline:
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March 15th, 2025
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Application deadline:
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April 1st, 2025
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Nomination for European Partners:
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Nomination for non-European Partners:
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| Visa Application Process for Non-European Exchange Students |
For all Non-European incoming exchange students, it is crucial to begin the visa application process immediately upon receiving our Letter of Acceptance. The application process typically takes about 8–10 weeks, depending on the workload of the Swiss consulates. To ensure a smooth and timely start to their studies, it is vital to emphasize the importance of this step to your students.
For guidance, we recommend reviewing our Visa Guidelines for Non-European Exchange Students, which will be sent alongside the Letter of Acceptance. These guidelines will help clarify the process and requirements.
Please note: For any specific inquiries or updates regarding visa applications, only the Swiss consulate is authorized to provide information. It is advisable for students to contact their respective consulate directly for accurate and up-to-date details. |
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| Special Experiences of Incoming Exchange Students |
| During the last semester, we had the pleasure of hosting wonderful incoming students from diverse backgrounds. Their presence enriched our community in countless ways. Our shared events and experiences are beautifully summarized in our Remembrance Book. We are excited to share with you a detailed report and an interview of two incoming students. |
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Wish my journey would never end
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| Sam from our partner university University of Southern Denmark (Odense), Denmark, spent his exchange semester with us. In his report he shares his educational and personal transformation. |
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Fully embrace the experience
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| Nidhi from our partner university York University, Canada, explains in her interview why she chose ZHAW School of Engineering, what impressed her and what she took away from her time in Switzerland. |
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| Automated Grading with A1? |
| Bachelor graduates from ZHAW's Data Science and Informatics programs analyzed the automated creation and evaluation of open examination questions. They explored various automated grading systems and large language models (LLMs). In December, they have presented their work at the prestigious SIGCSE 2024 Computer Science Education Conference in the US. Read our article. |
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| Welcome to our new partner universities |
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We are excited to expand our partner university community and welcome the following institutions:
• British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Canada
• De Vinci Higher Education, Engineering School ESILV, France
• Fachhochschule Südwestfalen, Germany
• Ca'Foscari, Venezia, Italy
• University of Pisa - Department of Information Engineering (DII), Italy
• Institut Polytechnique des Sciences avancées (IPSA Paris), France
• Kwangwoon University, Korea
• UTHM Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Batu Pahat), Malaysia
• Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
• OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Norway
• National Sun Yat-sen University (Kaohsiung City), Taiwan
• National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
• UPM Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Informáticos UPM ETSIINF, Spain
We have extended our agreements with the following universities for the next period. Thank you for the fruitful and continuous collaboration.
• South East Technological University (SETU) - Campus Carlow, Ireland
• University of Pisa - Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering (DICI), Italy
• Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico |
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