Zurich University of the Arts

Independent PhDs

Contact

General inquiries
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Prof. Dr. phil. Sigrid Adorf: sigrid.adorf@zhdk.ch
Prof. Dr. Elke Bippus: elke.bippus@zhdk.ch
Dr. Soenke Gau: soenke.gau@zhdk.ch

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Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)

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Doctoral studies are possible in all disciplines at the ZHdK. In addition to the PhD programs, individual doctorates can be undertaken in the field of cultural analysis in the arts

Admission

Requirements

A completed four-semester Master’s program (120 ECTS credits) in one of the corresponding disciplines. In the case of a three-semester Master’s program (90 ECTS credits), 30 ECTS credits can be earned in one part of the cooperation programs in order to achieve the equivalent of a four-semester Master’s program;  Master’s degree with a grade of at least “Good” or “B”;  As a rule, several years of artistic practice and proof of an artistic oeuvre are also required for artistic doctorates; Depending on the doctoral program, additional accomplishments may be required.

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