Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University (ZJU)
Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China’s top higher education institutions, as well as one of its oldest; its roots can be traced back to 1897 and the founding of the Qiushi Academy. Located in Hangzhou – one of China’s most picturesque cities – the University is organized across seven faculties and 36 schools. It is home to 3,611 full-time faculty members, including 41 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. ZJU has 53,673 students, over 53% of whom are postgraduate students.
Laying claim to several areas of research
strength, ZJU currently ranks among the top three on Chinese mainland and within the top
100 in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings and QS World University
Rankings. Eighteen disciplines of ZJU have been selected for China’s “Double
First-class” Initiative (3rd in China) and 39 disciplines graded A in the recent
national assessment (1st in China).
The University prides itself on a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
ZJU researchers are making an impact across many priority areas that address global
challenges, including artificial intelligence, assembly technology for large aircraft,
clean energy, ocean technology, industrial control technology, and global public health
initiatives related to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. ZJU is also
renowned for the number of business start-ups it spins off. Over 100 of its alumni sit
at the helm of domestic or overseas listed companies, making the University synonymous
with excellence and leadership.
