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ZJUHangzhou, China

International undergraduate study

Zhejiang University

浙江大学

Research and innovation in Hangzhou

  • Founded 1897
  • C9 League
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
Verified official ZJU sourcesUpdated 19 September 2026
QS ranking#47
LocationHangzhou
Teaching languageChinese / English
Degree length4-6 years
Tuition guideRMB 19.8k-200k
Application status2026 closed

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1897 as Qiushi Academy. A comprehensive C9 research university rooted in Hangzhou, with undergraduate study also extending to Haining, Yiwu and Zhoushan.

Explore ZJU’s story and strengths

History & identity

ZJU's roots lie in Qiushi Academy, founded in 1897. Its modern breadth grew from the 1998 merger of four universities in Hangzhou, bringing engineering, medicine, agriculture and a wide range of other disciplines into one institution.

Academic strengths

Engineering and computing sit alongside established strengths in medicine, agriculture and the life sciences. ZJU suits students who want a research-intensive setting and the chance to connect technical ideas with real problems in health, food, energy or business.

  • Strength across disciplines

    Study computing, engineering, medicine or agriculture in a broad research university.

  • Distinct international programmes

    Explore biomedical dual degrees with Edinburgh in Haining, or English-taught medicine in Yiwu.

  • Hangzhou beyond the classroom

    Enjoy lakes, tea-growing hills and a lively technology economy alongside university life.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 or HSK 6 Expand to find your major’s HSK level and minimum score Scores, alternatives & exam details
Chinese-taught degrees · level and minimum score
Programme groupHSK requirement
Most majors, except the groups belowHSK 5 · 180+
CommunicationHSK 5 · 200+
School of EconomicsHSK 5 · 210+
Food Science / Agricultural EngineeringHSK 5 · 220+
Law, Sociology, Journalism, medicine; Translation, Russian, Japanese, German, French & SpanishHSK 6 · 180+
Chinese Language & Literature / Classical DocumentologyHSK 6 · 210+
School of ManagementHSK 6 · 220+

Accepted alternatives

  • Proof that compulsory courses were taught in Chinese throughout both junior and senior secondary school can replace the HSK certificate.

Chinese Language applicants below HSK 5 at 180 may receive conditional admission after interview, then reach that score within their first year. This exception does not apply to other majors.

English language IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL 75–92 Programme-specific scores; expand to compare the three routes Scores, alternatives & exam details
English-taught degrees · minimum test scores
ProgrammeIELTS AcademicTOEFL iBT / 120
MBBS / Biomedical Engineering6.0
Each part: 5.0		75
Each part: 15
Global Communication & Management6.580
ZJU-UoE dual degrees6.5
Each part: 6.0		92
Each part: 23

Accepted alternatives

  • MBBS and Biomedical Engineering also accept CAE 170 or Duolingo 100; Global Communication and Management accepts Duolingo 120.
  • Native English speakers are exempt from the general ZJU test requirement; ZJU-UoE still requires accepted English evidence.
  • MBBS and Biomedical Engineering accept IB, A-Level or other international standardised results for a test exemption.
  • ZJU-UoE accepts GCSE English C/4 or IB SL English 5, among its listed school qualifications.

English-taught degrees do not require HSK for admission. ZJU-UoE does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake or TOEFL MyBest; its IELTS and TOEFL results must be within two years of the programme start.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by ZJU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Chinese-taught degrees: take Humanities Chinese or STEM Chinese as listed for your major.

Chinese-taught only
Mathematics

All Chinese- and English-taught undergraduate degrees.

Required
Physics

Take this paper when it is included in your major’s catalogue entry.

By programme
Chemistry

Required for English MBBS, Biomedical Engineering and ZJU-UoE dual degrees. Other majors follow their catalogue entry.

By programme

Take the papers in Chinese for Chinese-taught degrees and in English for English-taught degrees. GCM requires Mathematics only. For the Chinese Language major, HSK 4 at 180 can exempt you from Humanities Chinese; it does not waive Mathematics.

The 2026 programme catalogues specify each major's full combination. Official CSCA exam details.

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Chinese-taught study, English-taught degrees, or ZJU-UoE dual degrees.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Submit your ZJU application

Choose your degree in the ZJU international student system and upload the complete file, including CSCA. Use a second preference only where the catalogue permits it; English-taught degrees accept both preferences.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

About 800 words

Explain your study experience, why you are applying and what you do well. Use a project or subject example to show why your chosen ZJU degree fits you; distinguish a Hangzhou programme from a Haining or Yiwu programme.

Recommendation letters

Two teacher references

Choose teachers who know your academic work. Ask for concrete examples of your subject strengths and progress. Each letter needs the teacher's signature, telephone number and email address.

Academic and test evidence

Transcript, CSCA and language

Collect your full high-school transcript and graduation or expected-graduation certificate. Add your school ranking or percentile when available, plus CSCA, language evidence and relevant national or international exam results.

All other required documents

  • Passport

    For the 2026 intake, expiry must be after 1 March 2027. Renew before applying if needed; the passport details cannot change before registration.

  • Signed application commitments

    Complete and hand-sign the ZJU commitments form before uploading the PDF.

  • Nationality and residence evidence

    Applicants with former Chinese citizenship or relevant Chinese-parentage circumstances need the nationality forms and supporting residence or citizenship documents specified in the guide.

  • Guardian guarantee, if under 18

    Applicants under 18 on 1 September 2026 need a guarantee from an adult guardian living in mainland China.

  • Awards and programme materials

    Include relevant school academic awards where available, and any additional evidence required by your chosen major or scholarship.

Use Chinese or English documents; include notarised translations and originals for other languages. Upload a complete application: later supplements are normally not accepted, and emailed or posted application files are not reviewed.

ZJU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

92 options
Browse all 92 options

ZJU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorAdmission categorySchool / departmentLanguage
PhilosophyChinese-taught degreeSchool of PhilosophyChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese-taught degreeSchool of LiteratureChinese
Classical DocumentologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of LiteratureChinese
HistoryChinese-taught degreeSchool of HistoryChinese
Heritage and MuseologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of Art and ArchaeologyChinese
ArchaeologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of Art and ArchaeologyChinese
Art and Science and TechnologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of Art and ArchaeologyChinese
JournalismChinese-taught degreeCollege of Media and International CultureChinese
CommunicationChinese-taught degreeCollege of Media and International CultureChinese
EnglishChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
TranslationChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
RussianChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
JapaneseChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
GermanChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
FrenchChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
SpanishChinese-taught degreeSchool of International StudiesChinese
EconomicsChinese-taught degreeSchool of EconomicsChinese
FinanceChinese-taught degreeSchool of EconomicsChinese
Public FinanceChinese-taught degreeSchool of EconomicsChinese
International Economics and TradeChinese-taught degreeSchool of EconomicsChinese
EducationChinese-taught degreeCollege of EducationChinese
Business AdministrationChinese-taught degreeSchool of ManagementChinese
Information Management and Information SystemChinese-taught degreeSchool of ManagementChinese
AccountingChinese-taught degreeSchool of ManagementChinese
Economics and Management of Agricultural and ForestryChinese-taught degreeSchool of Public AffairsChinese
Public AdministrationChinese-taught degreeSchool of Public AffairsChinese
Land Resource ManagementChinese-taught degreeSchool of Public AffairsChinese
Labor and Social SecurityChinese-taught degreeSchool of Public AffairsChinese
Politics and Public AdministrationChinese-taught degreeSchool of Public AffairsChinese
SociologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of Public AffairsChinese
LawChinese-taught degreeGuanghua Law SchoolChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsChinese-taught degreeSchool of Mathematical SciencesChinese
Information and Computational ScienceChinese-taught degreeSchool of Mathematical SciencesChinese
StatisticsChinese-taught degreeSchool of Mathematical SciencesChinese
PhysicsChinese-taught degreeSchool of PhysicsChinese
ChemistryChinese-taught degreeDepartment of ChemistryChinese
Geographical Information ScienceChinese-taught degreeSchool of Earth SciencesChinese
Atmosphere ScienceChinese-taught degreeSchool of Earth SciencesChinese
GeologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of Earth SciencesChinese
PsychologyChinese-taught degreeDepartment of Psychology and Behavioral SciencesChinese
Mechanical EngineeringChinese-taught degreeSchool of Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Energy and Environmental System EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Energy EngineeringChinese
Vehicle EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Energy EngineeringChinese
Process Equipment and Control EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Energy EngineeringChinese
Chemical Engineering and TechnologyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringChinese
Biological EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringChinese
Polymer Materials and EngineeringChinese-taught degreeDepartment of Polymer Science and EngineeringChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringChinese-taught degreeSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringChinese
ArchitectureChinese-taught degree (5 years)College of Civil Engineering and ArchitectureChinese
ArchitectureChinese-taught degree (4 years)College of Civil Engineering and ArchitectureChinese
Urban and Rural PlanningChinese-taught degreeCollege of Civil Engineering and ArchitectureChinese
Civil EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Civil Engineering and ArchitectureChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationChinese-taught degreeCollege of Electrical EngineeringChinese
Electronic Information EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Electrical EngineeringChinese
Engineering MechanicsChinese-taught degreeSchool of Aeronautics and AstronauticsChinese
Flight Vehicle Design and EngineeringChinese-taught degreeSchool of Aeronautics and AstronauticsChinese
Ocean Engineering and TechnologyChinese-taught degreeOcean College (Zhoushan)Chinese
Marine ScienceChinese-taught degreeOcean College (Zhoushan)Chinese
Optical Information Science and EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Optical Science and EngineeringChinese
Information EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Information Science and Electronic EngineeringChinese
Electronic Science and TechnologyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Information Science and Electronic EngineeringChinese
Microelectronic Science and EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Information Science and Electronic EngineeringChinese
Industrial DesignChinese-taught degreeCollege of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Software EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Information SafetyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
AutomationChinese-taught degreeCollege of Control Science and EngineeringChinese
Biomedical EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument ScienceChinese
BiologyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Life SciencesChinese
EcologyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Life SciencesChinese
Environmental ScienceChinese-taught degreeCollege of Environmental and Resource SciencesChinese
Environmental EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Environmental and Resource SciencesChinese
Agricultural Resources and EnvironmentChinese-taught degreeCollege of Environmental and Resource SciencesChinese
AgronomyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Agriculture and BiotechnologyChinese
HorticultureChinese-taught degreeCollege of Agriculture and BiotechnologyChinese
Plant ProtectionChinese-taught degreeCollege of Agriculture and BiotechnologyChinese
Tea ScienceChinese-taught degreeCollege of Agriculture and BiotechnologyChinese
Landscape GardeningChinese-taught degreeCollege of Agriculture and BiotechnologyChinese
Animal ScienceChinese-taught degreeCollege of Animal SciencesChinese
Veterinary MedicineChinese-taught degreeCollege of Animal SciencesChinese
Food Science and EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food ScienceChinese
Agricultural EngineeringChinese-taught degreeCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food ScienceChinese
Clinical MedicineChinese-taught degreeSchool of MedicineChinese
Preventative MedicineChinese-taught degreeSchool of MedicineChinese
StomatologyChinese-taught degreeSchool of MedicineChinese
PharmacyChinese-taught degreeCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesChinese
Chinese LanguageChinese-taught degreeInternational CollegeChinese
Clinical Medicine (MBBS)English-taught degreeSchool of Medicine (Yiwu)English
Biomedical EngineeringEnglish-taught degreeInternational School of Medicine (Yiwu)English
Communication (Global Communication and Management)English-taught degreeInternational Business School Zhejiang University (Haining)English
Integrative Biomedical Sciences (Dual Degree)ZJU-UoE dual degreeZJU-UoE Institute (Haining)English
Biomedical Informatics (Dual Degree)ZJU-UoE dual degreeZJU-UoE Institute (Haining)English

How you choose your majorApply to a listed major. In the official catalogue, a star marks Chinese-taught majors that accept a second preference; all English-taught options do. Architecture has separate four- and five-year choices. Haining, Yiwu and Zhoushan programmes are outside Hangzhou.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB92,800

Tuition

RMB / year19,800Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year36,000Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year24,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year8,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published tuition for your selected programme, before scholarships.

Accommodation

Private-rental allowance; confirmed campus rooms may cost less.

RMB 3,000 per month over 12 months. Room and campus choice affect the actual bill.

Food

A mix of campus meals, groceries and eating out.

RMB 2,000 per month over 12 months.

Transport

Buses, metro, bicycles and occasional taxis.

Annual allowance; frequent intercity trips cost extra.

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone, utilities and essentials; includes RMB 800 insurance.

Annual allowance. Flights, visa costs and refundable rental deposits are additional.

Tuition uses the 2026 ZJU catalogues; the other figures are ChinaStudyGuide estimates. The total covers one year and excludes the one-off application fee.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull or partial funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Type A bilateral funding for Chinese-taught undergraduate degrees.
  • A full award normally covers tuition, accommodation or subsidy, insurance and a living allowance; partial awards cover fewer items.
Application
Apply through your home-country dispatching authority and list ZJU first. For ZJU pre-admission, apply through its system and email your application number to admission2@zju.edu.cn.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate scholarship applications and for ZJU admission.
Selection
Home-country nomination, academic merit and ZJU admission review. A pre-admission notice is not a scholarship award.
Official scholarship details
Provincial scholarship

Zhejiang Government Scholarship

FundingRMB 20,000 for one year
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For incoming Chinese-taught undergraduate students.
  • Strong enrolled students can apply again; continued funding is not automatic.
Application
Upload the provincial scholarship form with your ZJU application. You cannot hold it alongside another scholarship.
CSCA
Required for ZJU admission; this award does not waive it.
Selection
Academic performance, application materials and video interview.
Official scholarship details
Institute scholarship

ZJU-UoE Undergraduate Scholarship

FundingPartial to full tuition waiver
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Annual tuition waivers of RMB 40,000, 80,000, 140,000 or 200,000.
  • Up to four years, subject to progress and annual review.
Application
Automatic consideration with your ZJU-UoE application; award decisions follow acceptance of the offer.
CSCA
Mathematics and Chemistry in English are required for admission.
Selection
Qualifications, personal statement, references and scholarship interview. Living costs still need a separate budget.
Official scholarship details
Programme scholarship

ZIBS Hai Scholarship for GCM

FundingRMB 5,000-30,000
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Support for Global Communication and Management applicants.
  • Paid after arrival; tuition must still be paid in full at registration.
Application
Upload the Hai scholarship form with your application in the system; separate emailed forms are not accepted.
CSCA
Mathematics in English is required for GCM admission.
Selection
Outstanding potential assessed through the ZIBS application review.
Official scholarship details
Programme scholarship

Lead Scholarship for MBBS

FundingRMB 20,000
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • For approximately 5% of new MBBS students.
  • Paid after on-time registration; not a tuition-payment waiver.
Application
No separate application. You must be admitted to MBBS, have prepaid tuition and not hold another scholarship.
CSCA
Mathematics and Chemistry in English are required for MBBS admission.
Selection
School results, standardised tests, English and online interview performance.
Official scholarship details

* Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates. MBBS publishes an approximate 5% award share; the other schemes do not publish comparable acceptance rates.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Hangzhou base.

On campus

International student dormitories

A convenient base for classes and campus life, subject to a successful room reservation.

Booking requiredLocations & practical details
Locations
Zijingang, Yuquan and Huajiachi in Hangzhou; Haining and Zhoushan manage their own rooms. Yiwu students follow the medical school's arrangements.
Best for
A straightforward first-year routine with fewer commuting and rental-contract decisions.
Plan for
Follow the booking notice for your campus. Published Hangzhou rates may be per room, not per person; utilities and bedding are extra for long stays.
Off campus

Private rental near your campus

More independence and room choice, with responsibility for the contract and daily commute.

University consent requiredLocations & practical details
Locations
Choose a neighbourhood near your teaching campus in Hangzhou, Haining, Yiwu or Zhoushan; these are separate cities.
Best for
Students without a dorm booking, or those wanting more privacy and flexibility.
Plan for
Obtain university consent before moving off campus. Budget for deposit and utilities, check the lease and register your address with local police within 24 hours of moving in.

Have a housing backup. A room is not arranged if your online reservation is unsuccessful. Prepare a private-rental backup near the right campus before travelling.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted AI interpretation inspired by Qizhen Lake and the modern lakeside teaching buildings on Zhejiang University's Zijingang campus
Qizhen Lake, Zijingang campus
AI city illustration inspired by West Lake in Hangzhou
Beyond the campus gates

Hangzhou after class

In Hangzhou, weekends can mean West Lake walks, tea-growing hills and neighbourhood cafes. Haining and Yiwu offer their own smaller-city routines, so choose your social and travel plans around the campus where you will actually study.

Campus routine

Use dining halls, libraries and student activities to build a routine close to class. On a large campus, a bicycle can make the trip between buildings easier.

Your campus matters

Zijingang and Yuquan are in Hangzhou; ZJU-UoE and GCM are in Haining, while English MBBS and Biomedical Engineering are in Yiwu. They offer different daily experiences.

Weekends in Zhejiang

Explore Hangzhou's lakeside paths, museums and tea villages. For students elsewhere in Zhejiang, leave time and budget for the journey rather than treating Hangzhou as a local commute.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

2026 undergraduate guidance checked on 19 September 2026. The 2026 application windows are closed; a 2027 undergraduate guide was not published on the admissions page at this check.

Tuition and published eligibility come from official sources. Competitive targets, competition labels and living budgets are ChinaStudyGuide planning estimates, not admission or funding guarantees.