Admission, application and aptitude assessment (Bachelor of Arts)
The professional bachelor can be acquired in the fields of design and art. The bachelor's degree usually lasts three years and is completed with the internationally recognized title Bachelor of Arts in the chosen discipline. All bachelor degree programs are assigned to an institute.
CURRENT:
If you have any questions regarding the aptitude test, please contact the secretary’s office at the respective institute.
Educational qualifications
As a rule, admission to the programme Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Design requires the following:
- Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura, equivalent to A Level degree)
- Swiss state-certified vocational Matura diploma
- Swiss state-certified professional Matura diploma
In the case of other educational qualifications the FHNW Academy of Art and Design conducts a comparative test.
Professional experience or preparatory course
In addition the Academy requires by way of proof one year of professional experience or the completion of a one-year preparatory course. Work experience should include practical and theoretical knowledge in a field related to the intended study course.
Proof of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not required from students with a professional Matura diploma in a field related to the intended study course, a Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura) with a focus on visual art and design, or a professional Matura diploma in a design-oriented field. It is not mandatory that the degree be in a profession related to the intended study course.
You can find all the recognised professions here (in German).
AKAD preparatory course
Candidates who do not have a Matura diploma (high school, professional or vocational) but hold a certificate of an equivalent education at the level of Secondary School II, have the opportunity to attain a state-certified professional Matura diploma (following their apprenticeship) or to visit the two-semester, part-time preparatory course for the entrance exams at the Academy of Art and Design offered by AKAD. This course in general education is a distant-learning course and is concluded with an exam at the level of a professional Matura. You can register at AKAD at any time.
Candidates who apply for a place to study at the Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 must have completed and passed the AKAD examination by 15 February 2020.
The Academy may admit candidates who have not passed their AKAD exam by this date to the aptitude assessment in Design. After successfully completing the admissions procedure, the candidates must catch up on the Academy's preparatory course at AKAD. If they provide evidence of having passed the AKAD exams latest by 30 June 2021, they can commence their studies at the Academy in the autumn semester 2021/22. Up to this date, their place of study is guaranteed.
The candidates bear the costs of the course and exam fees.
AKAD College Zürich
Jungholzstrasse 43
8050 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 307 31 31
info@akad.ch
www.akad.ch
Catching up on the professional Matura degree
Information concerning the full and part-time training courses for the professional technical, design-related and commercial Matura degree can be obtained from the respective vocational schools locally.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor’s study programme “Product and Industrial Design” at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020.
After this deadline we can not accept any further applications.
Dates:
18.03.2021
Part 1 - Submission of the portfolio
19.04. – 23.04.2021
Part 2 - Admission interview and presentation of the homework assignment at the HGK FHNW
28.04.-05.05.2021
Notification of the results and admission for the academic year 2021/22
13.09. – 17.09.2021
Introductory week (compulsory)
20.09.2021
Start of studies, autumn semester 2021/22
Educational qualifications
As a rule, admission to the programme Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Design requires the following:
- Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura, equivalent to A Level degree)
- Swiss state-certified vocational Matura diploma
- Swiss state-certified professional Matura diploma
In the case of other educational qualifications the FHNW Academy of Art and Design conducts a comparative test.
Professional experience or preparatory course
In addition the Academy requires by way of proof one year of professional experience or the completion of a one-year preparatory course. Work experience should include practical and theoretical knowledge in a field related to the intended study course.
Proof of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not required from students with a professional Matura diploma in a field related to the intended study course, a Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura) with a focus on visual art and design, or a professional Matura diploma in a design-oriented field. It is not mandatory that the degree be in a profession related to the intended study course.
You can find all the recognised professions here (in German).
AKAD preparatory course
Candidates who do not have a Matura diploma (high school, professional or vocational) but hold a certificate of an equivalent education at the level of Secondary School II, have the opportunity to attain a state-certified professional Matura diploma (following their apprenticeship) or to visit the two-semester, part-time preparatory course for the entrance exams at the Academy of Art and Design offered by AKAD. This course in general education is a distant-learning course and is concluded with an exam at the level of a professional Matura. You can register at AKAD at any time.
Candidates who apply for a place to study at the Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 must have completed and passed the AKAD examination by 15 February 2020.
The Academy may admit candidates who have not passed their AKAD exam by this date to the aptitude assessment in Design. After successfully completing the admissions procedure, the candidates must catch up on the Academy's preparatory course at AKAD. If they provide evidence of having passed the AKAD exams latest by 30 June 2021, they can commence their studies at the Academy in the autumn semester 2021/22. Up to this date, their place of study is guaranteed.
The candidates bear the costs of the course and exam fees.
AKAD College Zürich
Jungholzstrasse 43
8050 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 307 31 31
info@akad.ch
www.akad.ch
Catching up on the professional Matura degree
Information concerning the full and part-time training courses for the professional technical, design-related and commercial Matura degree can be obtained from the respective vocational schools locally.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor's study programme Product and Industrial Design / Process Design at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020. After this deadline we can not accept any further applications.
Dates:
02.04.2021
Part 1 – Submitting the written letter of intent in order to design your own course of studies
Subsequently
Mailing the results and invitations to the second part
23.04. – 25.04.2021
Part 2 – Entrance test in the form of an assessment
10.05.2021
Mailing the results and admissions for the academic year 2021/22
20.09.2021
Beginning of studies fall semester 2021/22
Further information on Part 2 – Assessment:
In the assessment, workshops in interdisciplinary project teams provide an insight into the course of study. The evaluation will show if the expectations of the applicants meet the requirements of the study program.
Educational qualifications
As a rule, admission to the programme Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Design requires the following:
- Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura, equivalent to A Level degree)
- Swiss state-certified vocational Matura diploma
- Swiss state-certified professional Matura diploma
In the case of other educational qualifications the FHNW Academy of Art and Design conducts a comparative test.
Professional experience or preparatory course
In addition the Academy requires by way of proof one year of professional experience or the completion of a one-year preparatory course. Work experience should include practical and theoretical knowledge in a field related to the intended study course.
Proof of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not required from students with a professional Matura diploma in a field related to the intended study course, a Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura) with a focus on visual art and design, or a professional Matura diploma in a design-oriented field. It is not mandatory that the degree be in a profession related to the intended study course.
You can find all the recognised professions here (in German).
AKAD preparatory course
Candidates who do not have a Matura diploma (high school, professional or vocational) but hold a certificate of an equivalent education at the level of Secondary School II, have the opportunity to attain a state-certified professional Matura diploma (following their apprenticeship) or to visit the two-semester, part-time preparatory course for the entrance exams at the Academy of Art and Design offered by AKAD. This course in general education is a distant-learning course and is concluded with an exam at the level of a professional Matura. You can register at AKAD at any time.
Candidates who apply for a place to study at the Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 must have completed and passed the AKAD examination by 15 February 2020.
The Academy may admit candidates who have not passed their AKAD exam by this date to the aptitude assessment in Design. After successfully completing the admissions procedure, the candidates must catch up on the Academy's preparatory course at AKAD. If they provide evidence of having passed the AKAD exams latest by 30 June 2021, they can commence their studies at the Academy in the autumn semester 2021/22. Up to this date, their place of study is guaranteed.
The candidates bear the costs of the course and exam fees.
AKAD College Zürich
Jungholzstrasse 43
8050 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 307 31 31
info@akad.ch
www.akad.ch
Catching up on the professional Matura degree
Information concerning the full and part-time training courses for the professional technical, design-related and commercial Matura degree can be obtained from the respective vocational schools locally.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor's study programme Interior Design at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020. After this deadline we can not accept any further applications.
Dates:
22.03. – 20.04.2021
Part 1 - Housework, delivery on the second part of the aptitude assessment
21.04. – 23.04.2021
Part 2 - Presentation of the homework at the HGK FHNW
28.04.2021
Notification of the results and admission for the academic year 2021/22
20.09.2021
Start of studies, autumn semester 2021/22
Educational qualifications
As a rule, admission to the programme Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Design requires the following:
- Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura, equivalent to A Level degree)
- Swiss state-certified vocational Matura diploma
- Swiss state-certified professional Matura diploma
In the case of other educational qualifications the FHNW Academy of Art and Design conducts a comparative test.
Professional experience or preparatory course
In addition the Academy requires by way of proof one year of professional experience or the completion of a one-year preparatory course. Work experience should include practical and theoretical knowledge in a field related to the intended study course.
Proof of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not required from students with a professional Matura diploma in a field related to the intended study course, a Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura) with a focus on visual art and design, or a professional Matura diploma in a design-oriented field. It is not mandatory that the degree be in a profession related to the intended study course.
You can find all the recognised professions here (in German).
AKAD preparatory course
Candidates who do not have a Matura diploma (high school, professional or vocational) but hold a certificate of an equivalent education at the level of Secondary School II, have the opportunity to attain a state-certified professional Matura diploma (following their apprenticeship) or to visit the two-semester, part-time preparatory course for the entrance exams at the Academy of Art and Design offered by AKAD. This course in general education is a distant-learning course and is concluded with an exam at the level of a professional Matura. You can register at AKAD at any time.
Candidates who apply for a place to study at the Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 must have completed and passed the AKAD examination by 15 February 2020.
The Academy may admit candidates who have not passed their AKAD exam by this date to the aptitude assessment in Design. After successfully completing the admissions procedure, the candidates must catch up on the Academy's preparatory course at AKAD. If they provide evidence of having passed the AKAD exams latest by 30 June 2021, they can commence their studies at the Academy in the autumn semester 2021/22. Up to this date, their place of study is guaranteed.
The candidates bear the costs of the course and exam fees.
AKAD College Zürich
Jungholzstrasse 43
8050 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 307 31 31
info@akad.ch
www.akad.ch
Catching up on the professional Matura degree
Information concerning the full and part-time training courses for the professional technical, design-related and commercial Matura degree can be obtained from the respective vocational schools locally.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor’s study programme “Fashion Design” at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020. After this deadline we can not accept any further applications.
Dates:
09.03. – 26.03.2021
Part 1 – Preparation for the aptitude assessment
29.03. – 01.04.2021
Part 2 - Creative work and admission interview at the HGK FHNW
06.04. - 21.04.2021
Notification of the results and admission for the academic year 2021/22
06.09. – 17.09.2021
Introductory weeks (compulsory)
20.09.2021
Start of studies, autumn semester 2021/22
Educational qualifications
As a rule, admission to the programme Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Design requires the following:
- Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura, equivalent to A Level degree)
- Swiss state-certified vocational Matura diploma
- Swiss state-certified professional Matura diploma
In the case of other educational qualifications the FHNW Academy of Art and Design conducts a comparative test.
Professional experience or preparatory course
In addition the Academy requires by way of proof one year of professional experience or the completion of a one-year preparatory course. Work experience should include practical and theoretical knowledge in a field related to the intended study course.
Proof of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not required from students with a professional Matura diploma in a field related to the intended study course, a Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura) with a focus on visual art and design, or a professional Matura diploma in a design-oriented field. It is not mandatory that the degree be in a profession related to the intended study course.
You can find all the recognised professions here (in German).
AKAD preparatory course
Candidates who do not have a Matura diploma (high school, professional or vocational) but hold a certificate of an equivalent education at the level of Secondary School II, have the opportunity to attain a state-certified professional Matura diploma (following their apprenticeship) or to visit the two-semester, part-time preparatory course for the entrance exams at the Academy of Art and Design offered by AKAD. This course in general education is a distant-learning course and is concluded with an exam at the level of a professional Matura. You can register at AKAD at any time.
Candidates who apply for a place to study at the Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 must have completed and passed the AKAD examination by 15 February 2020.
The Academy may admit candidates who have not passed their AKAD exam by this date to the aptitude assessment in Design. After successfully completing the admissions procedure, the candidates must catch up on the Academy's preparatory course at AKAD. If they provide evidence of having passed the AKAD exams latest by 30 June 2021, they can commence their studies at the Academy in the autumn semester 2021/22. Up to this date, their place of study is guaranteed.
The candidates bear the costs of the course and exam fees.
AKAD College Zürich
Jungholzstrasse 43
8050 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 307 31 31
info@akad.ch
www.akad.ch
Catching up on the professional Matura degree
Information concerning the full and part-time training courses for the professional technical, design-related and commercial Matura degree can be obtained from the respective vocational schools locally.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor's study programme Visual Communication at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020. After this deadline we can not accept any further applications.
Dates:
23.03. – 26.03.2021
Part 1 – Admission interview and portfolio presentation at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design
31.03.2021
Notification of the results and invitation to the second part
01.04. – 16.04.2021
Part 2 – Homework (written and creative work), Deadline: 16.04.2021 by letter (A-Post – Format: A4) to the Institute Visual Communications
05.05.2021
Notification of the results and admission for the academic year 2021/22
06.09. – 17.09.2021
Introductory weeks (compulsory)
20.09.2021
Start of studies, autumn semester 2021/22
Further information on part 1 – portfolio presentation
Workbook or portfolio: format max. DIN A2 (42 x 60 cm), circumference max. 10 cm, number of projects max. 12 (three-dimensional objects in form of photographs). Compile the workbook or portfolio with a view to studying Vis-ual Communication. We are interested in: Basics, investigations, experiments, applied and free projects from the preliminary course, your foundation course, internship, job, private or school. However, only include relevant work.
When compiling and preparing your work examples and presentation, please always keep the persons in mind who are responsible for the assessment of about 100 workbooks.
Label your workbook or portfolio on the outside in clearly visible and legible writing, indicating name, first name, and address.
When presenting your portfolio (duration ca 12 minutes), make sure you show a broad selection of your work but only go into more detail in a few carefully selected cases.
Educational qualifications
As a rule, admission to the programme of the Institute of Visual Arts requires the following:
- Swiss state-certified high school diploma (Matura, equivalent to A Level degree)
- Swiss state-certified professional Matura diploma
- Swiss state-certified vocational Matura diploma
In the case of other educational qualifications the FHNW Academy of Art and Design conducts a comparative test.
Professional experience or preparatory course
One year of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not mandatory but recommended.
AKAD preparatory course
Candidates who do not have a Matura diploma (high school, professional or vocational) but hold a certificate of an equivalent education at the level of Secondary School II, have the opportunity to attain a state-certified professional Matura diploma (following their apprenticeship) or to visit the two-semester, part-time preparatory course for the entrance exams at the Academy of Art and Design offered by AKAD. This course in general education is a distant-learning course and is concluded with an exam at the level of a professional Matura. You can register at AKAD at any time.
Candidates who apply for a place to study at the Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 must have completed and passed the AKAD examination by 15 February 2020.
The Academy may admit candidates who have not passed their AKAD exam by this date to the aptitude assessment in Design. After successfully completing the admissions procedure, the candidates must catch up on the Academy's preparatory course at AKAD. If they provide evidence of having passed the AKAD exams latest by 30 June 2021, they can commence their studies at the Academy in the autumn semester 2021/22. Up to this date, their place of study is guaranteed.
The candidates bear the costs of the course and exam fees.
AKAD College Zürich
Jungholzstrasse 43
8050 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 307 31 31
info@akad.ch
www.akad.ch
Catching up on the professional Matura degree
Information concerning the full and part-time training courses for the professional technical, design-related and commercial Matura degree can be obtained from the respective vocational schools locally.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor's study programme Fine Arts at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020. After this deadline we can not accept any further applications.
Dates:
22.03.2021
Part 1 - Submission of the portfolio as well as a letter of motivation
13.04. – 16.04.2021
Part 2 – Admission interview at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design
20.04.2021
Notification of the results and admission for the academic year 2021/22
20.09.2021
Start of studies, autumn semester 2021/22
Educational qualifications
Candidates wishing to enrol at the Institute of Art and Design Education must hold a high school Matura diploma and be qualified to study at the University of Basel (University Approval). A preparatory course in design is recommended.
Professional experience or preparatory course
One year of professional experience or the completion of a preparatory course is not mandatory but recommended.
Application deadline: 15.02.2020
Start of studies: autumn semester 2020/21 | september 2020
The application deadline for the Bachelor’s study programme “Teaching in Art and Design” at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design for the autumn semester 2020/21 expired on 15 February 2020.
07.04.2021
Digital submission of the portfolio and letter of motivation.
As soon as you’ve been accepted to the aptitude test, we will ask you to upload your portfolio and letter of motivation upon registering online.
12.04.2021
Admission day: Aptitude workshop and individual discussion with folder presentation at the FHNW Academy of Art and Design
15.04.2021
Notification of the results and admission for the academic year 2021/22
20.09.2021
Start of studies, autumn semester 2021/22
Requirements regarding the portfolio presentation on admission day:
Workbook or portfolio: number of projects: at least 12 (three-dimensional objects in form of photographs). Put together your workbook or portfolio with a view to studying Art and Design Education. We are interested in a wide range of materials, techniques, ideas, projects, and educational works.
Label your workbook or portfolio on the outside in clearly visible and legible writing, indicating name, first name, and address.
When presenting your portfolio (duration ca 10 minutes), make sure you show a broad selection of your work but only go into more detail in a few carefully selected cases.