Quick Summary
Since 1956, Zhengzhou University has been one of China's prominent publics, based in Zhengzhou. Ranked #501-510 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 73000 students including 3.5% from outside China. Known for strengths in Chemistry, Material Science, Clinical Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
ZZU is a Double First-Class university offering high-quality medical and engineering education at a fraction of the cost of Western institutions.
Subject Strengths
ChemistryMaterial ScienceClinical MedicineEngineeringPharmacology
Founded1956
TypePublic
Total Students73000
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio16.2
CampusMulti-campus (Main, South, North, East)
Campus Size1070 acres
Affiliated Hospitals10
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#501-510
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101-150
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,Doctoral,Post-doctoral,Non-degree Chinese Language
Programs
31
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
125
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should apply early for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) and demonstrate strong performance in science subjects for medical programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chinese Yuan Renminbi
UG Tuition
¥24,000/yr
per year · CNY
Living Cost
¥26,000/yr
per year · CNY
PG Tuition
¥30,000/yr
per year · CNY
Application Fee
$75
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥50,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CNY
Scholarships AvailableCSC Scholarship,Henan Provincial Government Scholarship,ZZU President Scholarship,Confucius Institute Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,Doctoral,Post-doctoral,Non-degree Chinese Language programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Chemistry | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Software Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$13,500
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Strong partnerships with major Chinese state enterprisesnational hospitalsand global research institutions in material science.
Notable Alumni
Shi Yigong,He Jifeng,Wang Fuhui
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-standard swimming pools, multiple track and field stadiums, indoor gymnasiums, and basketball courts.
Student Clubs
150
Library Resources
7.9 million volumes, extensive digital databases including CNKI, ScienceDirect, and Wiley.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available