📖 About the university

Zhejiang University of Technology is a public university of technology located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, with origins dating back to 1953. It is a prominent provincial university with a strong regional reputation and an expanding national profile. The university is especially recognized for its programs in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. One of the strongest provincial universities in Zhejiang, it is noted for chemical engineering and pharmaceutical technology.

Set in Hangzhou, a scenic technology hub, the university provides modern campuses and a supportive environment for study and research. Zhejiang University of Technology hosts a diverse international student community and maintains partnerships with universities around the world. International students can study Chinese and prepare for the HSK examination, and a selection of degree programs may be offered in English, particularly at the postgraduate level. It is well suited to students focused on engineering, technology, and the applied 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.