ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts

What you'll study

Students study percussion repertoire and interpretation across historic and contemporary practices, supported by first‑class lecturers and access to a state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure. The curriculum sits inside a Major/Minor model: students take the percussion major and may add one or two minors, or build an Individual Area of Study (ISB) from cross‑disciplinary courses (ISB places are limited and have special admissions requirements). Possible minors advertised for music majors include dance/choreography, contemporary music practices, and material‑focused arts courses.

Entry requirements

The course page references a registration and admission process; specific audition or portfolio details are provided by the university. Applicants must observe the application deadline (1 March) and the programme language requirement (German).

Career prospects

ZHdK frames the degree toward professional fields in performance, interpretation and presentation of ancient and contemporary music. The programme emphasises practical experience through numerous performance opportunities and ensemble formats, preparing students for careers as professional percussionists, ensemble players, or roles combining performance with experimental and interdisciplinary projects.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme notes availability of funding and competitions and the university offers comprehensive support; prospective students should check ZHdK information on scholarships, competition grants and other financial assistance for details.