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Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, CN · Ranking #5

Zhejiang University, founded in 1897 as Qiushi Academy, is a major research university in Hangzhou under the Ministry of Education. Member of C9 League, Project 985, Double First-Class; seven campuses (Zijingang main, Yuquan, Xixi, Huajiachi, Zhijiang, Zhoushan, Haining International). About 40 colleges/schools, 111 undergraduate programmes; 70,000+ full-time students, 6,360+ international. Strong in engineering, computer science, life sciences, medicine, management; 18 Double First-Class disciplines, 39 A-grade disciplines (1st in China). Joint institutes: ZJU–Edinburgh (ZJE), ZJU–Illinois (ZJUI), ZIBS. CSC and other scholarships; employment rate ~97.65%.

Zhejiang University logo

Zhejiang University

About the university

Zhejiang University, founded in 1897 as Qiushi Academy, is a major research university in Hangzhou under the Ministry of Education. Member of C9 League, Project 985, Double First-Class; seven campuses (Zijingang main, Yuquan, Xixi, Huajiachi, Zhijiang, Zhoushan, Haining International). About 40 colleges/schools, 111 undergraduate programmes; 70,000+ full-time students, 6,360+ international. Strong in engineering, computer science, life sciences, medicine, management; 18 Double First-Class disciplines, 39 A-grade disciplines (1st in China). Joint institutes: ZJU–Edinburgh (ZJE), ZJU–Illinois (ZJUI), ZIBS. CSC and other scholarships; employment rate ~97.65%.

Key information

  • Location: Hangzhou, CN
  • Ranking #5
  • QS #49
  • THE #39
  • US News #51
  • National ranking #5
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical and Biological Engineering
  • Life Sciences
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Management
  • Economics
  • Guanghua Law School
  • School of Public Affairs
  • Literature
  • International Studies
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Ocean College
  • Aeronautics and Astronautics

Programs (15)

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Architecture
  • Business Administration
  • Environmental Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Law

Campus life

Seven campuses in Hangzhou and Haining (Zijingang main for freshmen/sophomores and 30+ schools, Yuquan for engineering, Xixi for humanities, Haining for ZJE/ZJUI/ZIBS). Dormitories with utilities; dining 15–40 RMB/day. Hundred Clubs Battle and Hundred Clubs Night at Zijingang; ~100 clubs. International Student Art Group. High employment (~97.65%); over 80% of Zhejiang-employed graduates in Hangzhou; top employers include Huawei, Alibaba, State Grid, Tencent.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $165 - $600 / per month

Housing options

  • university dormitories (single
  • double
  • quadruple
  • studio) on Zijingang and other campuses; long-term and short-term rates; off-campus

Student clubs and organizations

  • Hundred Clubs (academic
  • community service
  • culture
  • arts
  • sports
  • recreation)
  • International Student Art Group (ISAG)
  • Law Research Society
  • Model UN
  • drama
  • dance
  • soccer
  • Cantonese Club
  • volunteer and entrepreneurship clubs

Sports

  • varsity and club sports; soccer
  • dance and other clubs; Hundred Clubs Battle/Night events

Career & internships

Employment rate: 97%

Partner companies

  • Huawei
  • Alibaba
  • State Grid
  • Tencent
  • World 500 enterprises
  • IT and software firms
  • education sector
  • manufacturing
  • healthcare

Internships: Graduate outcome rate ~97.65% (2019); 2024 class reported high-quality, sufficient employment. Over 80% of graduates working in Zhejiang choose Hangzhou. Top employers: Huawei (550 in 2019), Alibaba (189), State Grid (84), Tencent (81); 22.07% at World 500 enterprises. Sectors: IT/software, education, manufacturing, healthcare. Average salaries (2019): undergrad 145,900 RMB, master’s 185,700, PhD 193,800. Career support through schools and university services.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Passport copy
  • diploma or proof of impending graduation
  • official transcripts (English or notarized)
  • language proof (HSK 5/6 for Chinese programmes; IELTS/TOEFL for English)
  • test scores if required (e.g. for undergrad)
  • personal statement
  • two recommendation letters (graduate)
  • research proposal and supervisor acceptance (PhD)
  • physical examination; upload to isinfosys.zju.edu.cn/recruit

Minimum GPA: 3.5

Tuition costs

  • $2,700 - $29,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 20.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type B: full tuition waiver, accommodation or allowance, medical insurance, monthly stipend (master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB). Apply via CSC portal and ZJU portal; master’s under 35, PhD under 40. Application fee 800 RMB. Required: degree certificates, transcripts, personal statement (1,500 words), recommendation letters, passport, language proof (HSK for Chinese programmes, IELTS/TOEFL for English), supervisor acceptance (PhD). Shanghai Government and other scholarships may apply; check iczu.zju.edu.cn for deadlines.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1897
  • Teaching languages: chinese, english
  • Study formats: offline

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