Zhejiang University

Founded in 1897 , Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Located in Hangzhou, a city celebrated for its historical and cultural significance, the university has evolved into a comprehensive research university of global distinction. Zhejiang University offers programs across 13 disciplines. The university comprises 7 faculties, 41 schools and departments, 1 polytechnic institute, 2 joint institutes for transnational education, and 7 directly affiliated hospitals. Twenty-one disciplines have been selected for China's "Double First-Class" Initiative, while 15 disciplines rank in the top 0.1% globally according to ESI, with 5 in the top 0.01% (Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmacy & Pharmacology). The university operates seven campuses—covering a total area of 7.43 million square meters. As of 2024, ZJU enrolls 70,035 full-time students, including 6,360 international students, and employs 9,649 faculty and staff.