Quick Summary
Since 1897, Zhejiang University has been one of China's prominent public research universitys, based in Hangzhou. Ranked #47 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 65821 students including 11% from outside China. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, it maintains an acceptance rate of 10%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Member of the C9 League, located in China's innovation hub Hangzhou, and ranked among the top 50 universities globally.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryChemical EngineeringComputer Science and Information SystemsEnvironmental SciencesMaterial SciencesMechanical Engineering
Founded1897
TypePublic Research University
Total Students65821
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio12.5
CampusMulti-campus Urban
Campus Size1,100 acres
Affiliated HospitalsFirst Affiliated Hospital,Second Affiliated Hospital,Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital,Children's Hospital,Women's Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China, AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#47
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#55
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#33
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,PhD,Short-term programs,Language courses
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials,State Key Laboratory of CAD&CG,National Engineering Research Center for Clean Power Generation
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate10%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRERecommended for some postgraduate programs
GMATRequired for MBA programs
SATCompetitive scores required for international applicants (1400+)
ACTCompetitive scores required (30+)
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should focus on obtaining high HSK levels for Chinese-taught programs and strong extracurricular leadership for the International Campus.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Renminbi
UG Tuition
¥29,800/yr
per year · CNY
Living Cost
¥45,000/yr
per year · CNY
PG Tuition
¥38,000/yr
per year · CNY
Application Fee
$115
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥75,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CNY
Scholarships AvailableChinese Government Scholarship,Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship,Zhejiang University Scholarship,Confucius Institute Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$6,000
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students; international support is merit-based scholarship only
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,PhD,Short-term programs,Language courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Control Science and Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Clinical Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Agricultural Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96.5%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Alibaba, Geely, and NetEase in Hangzhou
Industry Connections
Alibaba GroupHikvisionTencentAnt Group
Notable Alumni
Lu Yongxiang,Pan Yunhe,Shi Yigong,Su Buqing
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool,Multiple gymnasiums,Tennis courts,Soccer fields
Student Clubs
Over 200 registered student organizations
Library Resources
Collection of over 7 million volumes across 5 main libraries
Exchange Programs
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,University of Edinburgh,Imperial College London
Summer Programs
ZJU Global Program, International Summer School