ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
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- Student gender ratio
- 54 F : 46 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 12% (1)
- Students per staff
- 12 (1)
- Student total
- 11059 (1)
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Subjects Taught at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
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- Architecture
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Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
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- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies