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+
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
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 Overview
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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
3.8
Based on 24 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 6 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
Great university
It is a top university, updated topics and offers International course
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.
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.
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