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The University has been deeply dedicated to nurturing high-caliber innovators and future leaders for an increasingly interconnected world; to encouraging interdisciplinary and creative research that addresses challenges the world faces today; and to translating knowledge and creativity to benefit wider communities.

History

The main root of the current Zhejiang University, Qiushi Academy, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher education in China. Since 1901 Qiushi Academy had its name changed several times, and even was once suspended.

Education

Zhejiang University focuses on assiduous study and research, and science and technological innovation. It has launched a number of international high-end academic platforms and gathered masters, scholars and high-level research teams in various disciplines. In recent years, Zhejiang University maintains a leading position in China in output indicators including publications, patents and etc., and has made abundant important achievements in science, technology, humanities and social sciences. Zhejiang University always takes initiative in catering for national and regional needs, and exerts itself to become an influential high-level source of innovation and a pool of talents.

Research

  • Total research funding (2019): ¥5.35 billion
  • National Natural Science Fund projects (2019): 909
  • National Social Science Fund projects (2019): 69
  • Chinese invention patents issued (2019): 2,853
  • Papers included in SCI (2019): 8,230
  • Companies created by ZJU entrepreneurs: 140+

Zhejiang University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #24 Ranking
  • 26 Scholarships
  • 834 Academic Staff
  • 16,519 Students
  • 496 Students (int'l)
  • 10,407 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Zhejiang University Overview

Zhejiang University Scholarships

Zhejiang University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Zhejiang University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chinese Government Scholarship - Type A
Merit-based

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Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, China
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 CNY
Deadline
25 Apr 2026
Chinese Government Scholarship Type B - Silk Road Program
Merit-based

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Chongqing Municipal Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available

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Zhejiang University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 0.5% China
Top 1.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

24

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Climbed 3 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
33 27 24

World University Rankings

39

By Times Higher Education

Climbed 8 places compared to 2025

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
55 47 39

Best Global Universities Rankings

45

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 6 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
93 51 45

QS World University Rankings

49

By TopUniversities

Dropped 2 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
44 47 49

Housing services

The Foreign Experts and Overseas Students Service Center of Zhejiang University is responsible for providing services such as accommodation, food and drink, management of the classrooms within the building of the International College.

International students who need to live in campus will be allocated by the university according to their majors, campuses where they will take their lectures. Necessities include beddings, desk and bookshelf, air-conditioning, hot water supply, campus wired and wireless network.

Library services

With a total space of 86,000 square meters, the university libraries has a collection of more than 6,830,000 volumes. In addition, the library has introduced over 400 electronic databases in all disciplines, including over 1,700,000 e-books, over 79,480 full-text journals in different languages.

ICT services

Zhejiang University Computer Center, located in Zijjingang Campus, Xixi Campus and Huajiachi Campus, is an important information center responsible for teaching computer as a fundamental course, the Center possesses the highest-caliber training equipment in Zhejiang, including the Cisco Systems and standard computer rooms with over 3,000 computers.

Medical services

Students who stay in the university for six months or above are entitled to comprehensive insurance offered by the university, including accident medical insurance, hospitalization expenses, accident deformity, death insurance

Campus life

Zhejiang University has seven campuses.

  • Zijingang

 Zijingang hosts the administrative offices of 11 schools/colleges, including Civil Engineering and Architecture, International Studies, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, and Management.

  • Yuquan

 The campus is home to most schools/departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

  • Xixi

Xixi Campus hosts four colleges, namely, Humanities, Education, Media and International Culture, and Marxism. 

  • Huajiachi

Located in east Hangzhou, it mainly offers continuing education. 

  • Zhijiang

Zhijiang Campus is home to ZJU's Guanghua Law School.

  • Zhoushan

 Zhoushan Campus is a new campus hosting the Ocean College.

  • Haining
Haining offers transnational education in its joint institutes.

Student clubs

There are as many as 143 students organizations all over the university, which serve to nurture the students' extra curricular interests and develop their abilities.

Accreditation

Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province.

Zhejiang University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
China Country
Hangzhou City
#2 Branch Campus
China Country
Jiaxing City
#3 Branch Campus
China Country
Zhenjiang City

Zhejiang University Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 29 reviews

  • 5 Star
    12 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    8 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    5 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews
5/5

Great university

It is a top university, updated topics and offers International course

Posted by Guilherme Carvalho
Studied from Sep 2023 - Jul 2027
Posted on Mar 2026
4/5

Supportive learning and valuable experience

My overall study experience has been very positive. The academic environment is supportive, and the instructors are knowledgeable and approachable. I especially appreciated the practical learning approach and the guidance provided throughout my studies. There is always room for improvement in facilities and resources, but overall, it has been a rewarding and valuable learning journey that helped me grow academically and personally.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2023 - Feb 2027
Posted on Jan 2026
4/5

A good and helpful study experience

Overall, my study experience was positive and well-structured. I appreciated the quality of the learning materials and how clearly the courses were organized. The platform made it easy to find relevant information and compare study options, which was very helpful in making informed decisions. However, there is still room for improvement, especially in providing more personalized guidance and faster responses in some areas. Despite this, my overall experience was satisfactory and beneficial for my academic planning.

Posted by Usman Mohammed A’sam
Studied from Sep 2021 - Jan 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
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