Zurich University of the Arts
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About Zurich University of the Arts
According to Wikipedia, Zurich University of the Arts has approximately 2,500 students, which makes it the largest arts university in Switzerland. The university was established in 2007, following the merger between Zurich's School of Art and Design and the School of Music, Drama, and Dance . ZHdK is one of four universities affiliated to Zürcher Fachhochschule.
What Is Zurich University of the Arts Known For?
Zurich University of the Arts is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Engineering
- Philosophy
- Education
- Business
- Computer Science
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Literature
- Law
- Mathematics
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- Social Work
- Physics
- Anthropology
- Medical
- Sociology
- Economics
- Criminal Justice
Zurich University of the Arts's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Zurich University of the Arts's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #607 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #501 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #501 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #1401 worldwide for influence in Education.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #1801 worldwide for influence in Business.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #1863 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #1484 worldwide for influence in History.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #3456 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #1207 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #2650 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #2946 worldwide for influence in Law.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #2180 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #1544 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #4137 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #4067 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #2237 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #901 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesZurich University of the Arts ranks #2405 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesZurich University of the Arts ranks #1788 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #8297 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #3130 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Zurich University of the Arts ranks #7862 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesZurich University of the Arts ranks #6633 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are Zurich University of the Arts's Most Influential Alumni?
Zurich University of the Arts's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Engineering, and Philosophy. Here are some of Zurich University of the Arts's most famous alumni:
- Max Bill
- A Swiss architect, painter and sculptor .
- H. R. Giger
- A Swiss artist .
- Arthur Honegger
- A Swiss composer .
- Bruno Ganz
- A Swiss actor .
- Max Huber
- A Swiss graphic designer .
- Anne-Sophie Mutter
- A German violinist.
- Hans Falk
- A Swiss artist .
- Klaus Huber
- A Swiss composer .
- Maayan Sheleff
- An Israelli curator and artist.
- Serge Stauffer
- A Swiss artist .
- Othmar Schoeck
- A Swiss composer .
- Ralph Schraivogel
- A Swiss graphic designer.
