Zhejiang University 97.9
浙江大学 · Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Recommendation index
A transparent 0–100 recommendation index. 70 points are the base: a university enters this catalogue only after passing the basic screen (China's Ministry of Education list, a degree CSCSE can verify, programmes open to international students), so all of them are options worth considering. The remaining 30 points are scored from public figures, and the largest part of that is a published overall-strength standing (ShanghaiRanking / 软科, 2025 edition). It is our own composite — not an official ranking and not a measure of teaching quality.
| Index | 97.9 97.9 / 100 |
|---|---|
| In our catalogue (base points) | 70 / 70 |
| Overall strength (public ranking standing) | 22.2 / 24 · #3/812 · 2025 |
| Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9) | 2.4 / 2.4 · C9 |
| Scale (registered students) | — |
| Faculty intensity (staff per student) | — |
| Internationalisation (international student share) | — |
| Campus size (hectares) | — |
Based on 2 of 6 indicators (missing ones are excluded, not counted as zero).
Composition: base 70 (in the catalogue) + assessment 30 (published overall-strength standing as the main part, then level, scale, faculty intensity, internationalisation, campus size). Indicators without data are excluded.
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About
Zhejiang University (浙江大学), often called ZJU, is a large comprehensive public university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, and one of China's most selective institutions. It is listed under the 985 and 211 Projects, the Double First-Class initiative and the C9 League, and was founded in 1897. Which degree levels currently accept international students varies by school and intake, so confirm the open programmes directly with the university. Hangzhou combines a strong technology sector with living costs below Shanghai, and several universities from the region appear in this directory. Fees, language requirements and deadlines are set per programme, so check the university's official website (zju.edu.cn).
| Chinese name | 浙江大学 |
|---|---|
| City | Hangzhou |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Type | 985, 211, Double First-Class, C9 |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Competent authority | 教育部 |
| MOE code | 4133010335 |
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Zhejiang University.
- Language route: English-taught programmes usually do not require HSK at entry; Chinese-taught programmes typically expect HSK 4 or 5.
- Documents: transcripts, graduation certificate, recommendation letters, passport pages and a foreigner physical examination form — some need notarisation or translation.
- Scholarships: CSC, provincial and university awards run their own deadlines, usually earlier than the university's own intake deadline.
- Timing: most intakes begin in September, with applications opening in the previous autumn and closing in spring.
Admission requirements
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Tuition
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Programs
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Always verify tuition, deadlines and program details with the university's official admissions office.
Always verify tuition, deadlines and program details with the university's official admissions office.
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Common questions
Where is Zhejiang University located?
Zhejiang University (浙江大学) is in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
How many international students study at Zhejiang University?
We have not recorded a published figure for this university yet.
Is Zhejiang University part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: 985, 211, Double First-Class, C9.
How do I apply to Zhejiang University?
Applications go through the university's own portal or the CSC online system, and each programme sets its own documents and deadline. If you are not sure which route fits your case, ask our team first.
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