OpenFieldSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Artists & Designers at ZHdK
Prestigious federal scholarships awarded by the Swiss Confederation to foreign artists and designers to pursue postgraduate master's studies or research at Swiss arts universities.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art, Design, or Music with highest creative distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive artistic portfolio and written confirmation from ZHdK faculty admitting to study
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 1,920/month living stipend + tuition waiver + housing allowance + international airfare
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% waived by Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Annual federal call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zurich University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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