Studying at HEAD means working in an urban setting—that of an international city. It means studying across four buildings on a lush campus located in the city center. The school features studios equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers numerous cultural events, lectures, and gatherings.

Studying at HEAD means experiencing creativity in a friendly atmosphere, engaging with classmates from all walks of life, as well as faculty, artists, designers, and filmmakers from around the world. It means embarking on a demanding educational journey designed as a space for freedom and responsibility, centered on practices rooted in experimentation that foster the acquisition of skills and the exercise of multifaceted intellectual reflection.

Studying at HEAD means benefiting from an active network spanning various cultural, industrial, and economic spheres. Students’ projects are exhibited in Switzerland and around the world, screened at festivals, and presented at public events. Study trips are a regular feature of the curriculum. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects on a 1:1 scale through commissions regularly entrusted to the school by institutions and companies.

Studying at HEAD means learning to be rigorous and determined, and developing your own artistic voice in a supportive and inclusive environment. The school fosters individuality and collaboration, professional development and innovation, critical thinking and adaptability, as well as cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.