📖 About the university

Zhejiang University is a public research university in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, with origins dating to the Qiushi Academy founded in 1897, making it one of the oldest modern universities in China. It is a member of the C9 League and is included in Project 985, Project 211, and the Double First-Class initiative, and it is regarded as one of the country's most comprehensive and highly ranked institutions. Formed in its modern shape through the merger of several universities, it spans a very broad range of disciplines from engineering and the sciences to medicine, agriculture, and the humanities. It is especially strong in engineering, computer science, agricultural and food sciences, electrical engineering, and materials science, and it operates a large medical system through its affiliated hospitals.

The university has several campuses across Hangzhou, a historic city famous for the scenic West Lake, and offers an active environment for research, innovation, and student life. Zhejiang maintains wide international collaborations and hosts a substantial international student population. International applicants are welcomed to study the Chinese language and prepare for the HSK, and the university offers numerous degree programs, including a range of English-taught options at the graduate level and in fields such as medicine and business. It suits well-rounded, high-achieving students seeking a large comprehensive university with particular strengths in engineering, technology, and the applied and life sciences.

🎯 Fields of study

🏛️ Colleges & schools

🌆 About Hangzhou

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province, famed for its scenic beauty and, in recent decades, as a leading center of China's technology and e-commerce industry. With a metropolitan population of around 12 million, it pairs classical landscapes with the modern headquarters of major internet companies. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cool, damp winters. The city is defined by the celebrated West Lake, ringed by pagodas, temples, and gardens, alongside the ancient Lingyin Temple and the historic Grand Canal. Local cuisine is refined and delicate, including West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo braised pork, and Longjing tea shrimp. A rapidly expanding metro, Xiaoshan International Airport, and high-speed rail place Shanghai less than an hour away. For an international student, Hangzhou offers a beautiful, comfortable setting, strong universities, and a thriving tech and startup scene.

💰 Fees & costs

💡 General estimates for international students in China; they vary by major and university, and the official figure is always on the university website.

🛂 Visa requirements by nationality

These are the general steps for the China student visa (X1/X2); details vary by the Chinese embassy in your country.