With 2000 students, the Zurich University of Teacher Education (Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich / PHZH) is one of the largest teacher education institutes in Switzerland and a leading centre of expertise for initial and in-service teacher education, continuing professional development, research and development, and services. As a member of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Arts (ZFH) it cooperates closely with several other higher education institutions in Zurich. http://www.universitieshandbook.com/

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Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich (PHZH)
Zurich University of Teacher Education
The Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH)
With 2000 students, the Zurich University of Teacher Education
(Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich / PHZH) is one of the largest
teacher education institutes in Switzerland and a leading centre of
expertise for initial and in-service teacher education, continuing
professional development, research and development, and services.
As a member of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and
Arts (ZFH) it cooperates closely with several other higher education
institutions in Zurich.
About Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, a cultural hub, and the country’s
most important economic centre. About one million people work
and live in the greater Zurich area. Its location directly on the Lake
of Zurich between ranges of green hills and near the Swiss Alps
offers great opportunities for cultural enjoyment and outdoor
activities.
Central location in Zurich
The PHZH facilities are located at various sites in the city centre of
Zurich and can be conveniently reached by public transport.
Initial Teacher Education
The PHZH prepares students to become teachers in kindergartens,
primary and secondary schools. The ZHSF, a joint institute of the
PHZH, the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology (ETH) Zurich, offers study programmes for teachers
at the secondary II level (post-compulsory school level including
general and vocational education). The city of Zurich
Postgraduate Studies and Continuing Professional Development
The PHZH offers a wide range of postgraduate studies such as
courses, seminars, certificate programmes and masters of ad-
vanced studies for approx. 5000 participants per year. About
12 000 participants are engaged in professional and organisational
development activities for teachers, schools and communities.
Research and Development
As a centre of excellence for education the PHZH engages in
numerous research projects at national and international levels. It
develops and evaluates new approaches to learning and teaching
and encourages the dialogue between scientific theory, research,
and educational practice.
Zürcher Fachhochschule www.phzh.ch

2. Key Facts for Incoming Students
German Courses Facts and Figures
Most of the modules at the PHZH are taught in German. Students
Founded in 2002 through a merger of 11 former institu-
can take a 2 – 3 week intensive German course before the beginning
tions with long traditions of their own
of the semester. Intensive German courses at several levels are also
offered by the summer school of the International Lake Constance Status Public
University, of which the PHZH is a member.
Areas of studies Initial and in-service teacher education for
Courses in English and French kindergartens, primary, secondary I and II
Some modules, especially in foreign language teaching, are taught schools; continuing professional development
in English and French. In the areas of Music, Physical Education, and postgraduate studies
Visual Arts, and Arts and Crafts, individual supervision in English is
possible by special arrangement. Students Approx. 2000 in initial teacher education
Staff 500 teaching staff (320 f. t.e.) in 17 departments
Teaching Practice
Exchange students have the opportunity to obtain an insight into Libraries Electronic databases, print and non-book
schools upon request. Teaching practice can be organised as a one media in four media centres at different PHZH
day a week teaching practice during the course of the semester or locations
as a single block during the lecture-free periods.
Computer E-mail account, personal and public file space,
Student life resources broadband internet and VPN, computer pools
Students can participate in numerous events and excursions and WLAN available at most PHZH locations
organised by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). Exchange students
can ask for a personal student mentor. Students are welcome to join Tuition fees CHF 680.— per semester (approx. EUR 450.—),
the PHZH choir and orchestra. exchange students are exempted
Sports Cost of living Approx. EUR 1000.— per month (minimum)
The Academic Sports Association of Zurich (ASVZ) has many sports
Academic Autumn semester
centres and offers over 70 types of sports, courses and camps. Sports
calendar semester courses: week 38 – 51
courses are offered to students at a minimal charge.
mid September – mid December
Spring semester
Accommodation
semester courses: week 08 – 22
If requested, the International Office can assist exchange students
mid February – end of May
in obtaining accommodation in student residences or shared flats.
Between the semesters, there are intermediate
A room in a student residence or in a shared flat costs between
semesters with teaching practice, study weeks,
CHF 430.– and CHF 650.– (EUR 260.– and EUR 400.–).
sports camps and other activities.
PHZH main building Application For incoming exchange and study abroad
deadline students:
Autumn semester: 1 May
Spring semester: 1 November
Adresses
Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Main Building International Office
Rämistrasse 59, CH-8090 Zürich Hirschengraben 28, CH-8090 Zürich
Tel. +41 (0) 43 305 55 55 Tel. +41 (0) 43 305 65 40
Fax +41 (0) 43 305 55 56 Fax +41 (0) 43 305 65 01
info@phzh.ch internationaloffice@phzh.ch
www.phzh.ch www.phzh.ch/international
September 2008
Zürcher Fachhochschule www.phzh.ch