Painted interpretation inspired by Zhejiang Gongshang University’s Xiasha library and a university-name stone
Zhejiang Gongshang University official seal

ZJSUHangzhou, China

International undergraduate study

Zhejiang Gongshang University

浙江工商大学

Business roots. A Hangzhou education.

  • Founded 1911
  • Public university
  • Zhejiang key university
Verified official sourcesUpdated 26 October 2026
QS rankingNot Listed
LocationHangzhou
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4 years
Tuition guideRMB 18,000–25,000/year
Application status2026 closed · 2027 pending

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1911, with business at its core. This undergraduate guide covers the international catalogue and Xiasha admissions and housing; separate Jiaogong Road and Tonglu undergraduate intakes are unconfirmed.

Explore ZJSU’s story and strengths

A century of business education

Founded as Hangzhou’s commercial school in 1911, ZJSU became Hangzhou Institute of Commerce in 1980 and took its present name in 2004. It is a public university jointly supported by Zhejiang Province, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Education.

Business with a wider choice

Economics and management anchor the university’s identity. The international undergraduate catalogue also offers law, computing, design, social work, philosophy and Business Chinese.

Campus coverage

Xiasha is the verified international admissions and housing base. Jiaogong Road is the downtown campus; Tonglu houses Hangzhou College of Commerce. The international catalogue does not publish per-major campus allocations or a separate undergraduate intake for those campuses.

  • Business at its core

    Study accounting, finance, e-commerce or logistics at a university with a long tradition of business education.

  • An international campus community

    Join students from more than 100 countries and regions, with cultural festivals, language activities and practical visits organised by the international college.

  • Hangzhou on your doorstep

    Balance Xiasha’s university neighbourhood with weekends by West Lake, the Grand Canal and the city’s tea-growing hills.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 · HSK 3 conditional For Chinese and bilingual degree entry Scores, alternatives & exam details
Chinese-taught entry
HSK 4 or above. Philosophy is listed as Chinese/English and includes Chinese classes and a Chinese CSCA paper; do not treat it as an English-only degree.
Business Chinese
Apply with HSK 3 for conditional admission. Obtain HSK 4 during the first year or the university will discontinue your enrolment.

Accepted alternatives

  • The application checklist accepts proof of previous Chinese-medium study. The general eligibility rule still specifies HSK 4; have any proposed alternative accepted during application review.

Chinese-taught graduates normally need HSK 5. Business Chinese applicants with valid HSK 4 at 180+ are exempt only from CSCA Chinese, not Mathematics.

English language IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 80 For fully English-taught degree entry Scores, alternatives & exam details
English-taught entry
IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 80+ or Duolingo 90+. TOEFL ITP is not accepted.
English-medium choices
International Business, Law (International Law), Accounting, Hospitality Management, E-commerce, Logistics Management and Finance.

Accepted alternatives

  • Native English speakers are exempt. Other applicants may submit proof of previous English-medium study instead of a test certificate.

English-taught undergraduates normally need HSK 4 by graduation. Learning Chinese remains part of the degree experience.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by ZJSU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

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

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Undergraduate scholarshipsRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for Chinese-taught business, humanities, design and social work, and bilingual Philosophy. STEM Chinese for computing, E-commerce and Logistics Management. Fully English-taught options are exempt.

By programme
Mathematics

Required for every listed undergraduate option. Choose the paper language appropriate to your programme’s teaching language.

Required
Physics

Not listed for any option in either 2026 undergraduate catalogue, including the computing degrees.

Not listed
Chemistry

Not listed for any option in either 2026 undergraduate catalogue.

Not listed

Business Chinese: a valid HSK 4 score of 180+ exempts the Chinese paper; Mathematics remains compulsory. HSK 3 conditional entry does not provide that exemption. ZJSU publishes no common CSCA score cut-off.

Chinese and bilingual paper combinations ↗ · English programme combinations ↗ · CSCA registration ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Choose your degree and teaching language.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your programme

Select the exact major, specialisation and teaching language. Philosophy is bilingual; English Law, Accounting and Finance depend on minimum class sizes.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Study plan or personal statement

All undergraduate applicants

Write in Chinese or English. Explain your academic background, chosen degree, reasons for studying at ZJSU and plans for your studies.

CV / résumé

All undergraduate applicants

Prepare a clear record of your education, relevant activities, achievements and any work experience. Keep dates consistent with your transcripts and statement.

Scholarship references

Scholarship applicants only

Arrange recommendation letters early. The Chinese General Scholarship notice asks for two professors or associate professors; the provincial notice asks new students for a recommendation letter. The English notices differ, so follow the Chinese requirements and your portal checklist.

All other required documents

  • Passport & photograph

    Upload your passport and a colour, bareheaded photo with a white borderless background. Use JPG, 100–500 KB, at least 320 × 240 pixels, with the face occupying about two-thirds of the image.

  • School records & translations

    Provide a notarised high-school diploma and transcripts, with Chinese or English translations where needed. Current final-year students submit pre-graduation proof; the Chinese guide requires the final qualification before the formal admission notice is issued.

  • Language & CSCA evidence

    Upload valid test reports or accepted language alternatives. The Business Chinese HSK 3 route and the separate HSK 4 CSCA-Chinese exemption have different conditions.

  • Medical examination & police certificate

    Upload the Foreigner Physical Examination Form in Chinese or English, valid for six months, with a sealed photo, doctor’s signature and hospital stamp. A police certificate is also required.

  • Application fee & guarantor

    Upload the RMB 400 payment receipt and provide guarantor information covering the costs of study in China.

  • Nationality & residence history

    Former Chinese citizens and foreign-born applicants with a Chinese parent provide the relevant nationality, parent-residence and entry/exit documents. The 2026 checklist uses 30 April 2022–30 April 2026 for the residence record.

  • Applicants under 16

    If under 16 on 1 September of the intake year, submit the university’s authorisation and guardian guarantee forms. The published guide requires an adult Chinese guardian.

  • Scholarship & supporting evidence

    Submit the selected scholarship form and applicable supporting awards or academic achievements. Provide further records requested during review; scholarship results are sent separately.

Upload clear scans and retain originals for registration. The Chinese admissions guide takes precedence if its English translation differs.

ZJSU application portal Email admissions

Admissions: admissionzjsu@163.com · +86 571 28008676 / 28008677 / 28008678 · College of International Education, Xiasha campus.

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

28 options
Browse all 28 options

ZJSU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
PhilosophySchool of Oriental Language and PhilosophyChinese / English
AccountingSchool of AccountingChinese
Financial ManagementSchool of AccountingChinese
AuditingSchool of AccountingChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Software EngineeringSchool of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Information SecuritySchool of Computer Science and TechnologyChinese
Finance (Chartered Financial Analyst)School of Finance (School of Zheshang Asset Management)Chinese
Visual Communication Design (Brand Design)Art Design CollegeChinese
Visual Communication Design (Interaction and Experience Design)Art Design CollegeChinese
Environmental Design (Landscape Design)Art Design CollegeChinese
Environmental Design (Architecture and Interior Design)Art Design CollegeChinese
Digital Media Arts (Digital Intelligence Entertainment Creativity)Art Design CollegeChinese
Digital Media Arts (Video and Photography Creation in Communication and Experience)Art Design CollegeChinese
Product DesignArt Design CollegeChinese
E-commerceSchool of Management and E-Business (School of Cross-border E-commerce)Chinese
Logistics ManagementSchool of Management and E-Business (School of Cross-border E-commerce)Chinese
Chinese Language and Literature (Business Chinese)School of HumanitiesChinese
Land Resource ManagementSchool of Public AdministrationChinese
Culture Industry ManagementSchool of Public AdministrationChinese
Social WorkSchool of Public AdministrationChinese
International BusinessSchool of Business AdministrationEnglish
Law (International Law)School of LawEnglish
AccountingSchool of AccountingEnglish
Hospitality Management (International Hospitality Management)School of Tourism and Urban-Rural PlanningEnglish
E-commerceSchool of Management and E-Business (School of Cross-border E-commerce)English
Logistics ManagementSchool of Management and E-Business (School of Cross-border E-commerce)English
Finance (International Finance)School of Finance (School of Zheshang Asset Management)English

How you choose your major28 major/language options: 20 Chinese, seven fully English-taught and one bilingual Philosophy option. All last four years. Philosophy appears in both source catalogues but is one option requiring Chinese. Advertising is closed. English Law needs at least 20 students, Accounting at least 15 and Finance more than 10. The Chinese Finance (CFA) track has an additional RMB 38,000 programme fee over four years.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB53,000

Tuition

RMB / year24,000Tuition / track-fee allowance

Accommodation

RMB / year7,800Published double-room rate

Food

RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,800Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year5,000Planning allowance
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Published tuition for the selected option; CFA includes an annual planning share of its extra programme fee.

Accommodation

A double room in the international student apartment.

Official: RMB 650 × 12; quad room RMB 300 × 12 = 3,600

Food

Campus canteens, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,200 × 12

Transport

Local public transport and occasional taxis.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 150 × 12

Other costs

RMB 800 insurance plus books, phone, utilities and personal essentials.

ChinaStudyGuide annual allowance including official insurance

12-month budget using the 2026 fees and published room rates. Living allowances are estimates. CFA adds RMB 38,000 over four years; RMB 9,500/year is a planning allocation, not a published payment schedule. Excludes application fee (400), flights, visa, medical check and deposits (double 800 / quad 500). Future intake fees may change.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Provincial award · Type B

Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship

FundingAmount unpublished
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For outstanding new and current undergraduate students
  • Apply once each academic year; award and quota follow the annual notice

The current university notice does not publish the amount or promise full living-cost support.

Application
Submit your degree application, then select Provincial Government Scholarship → Type B. Prepare two copies of the listed materials; before 1 May was recommended for 2026.
CSCA
The undergraduate admission CSCA requirement still applies; no separate award-specific score threshold is published.
Selection
Excellent school results, conduct and applicable language evidence. The scholarship age rule is under 30; degree admission is normally under 25. No concurrent scholarship; reapply annually. Results usually July–August.
Official scholarship details
University award · New or current degree students

ZJSU General Scholarship

FundingAmount unpublished
Competition*High

Coverage

  • For strong academic results or other outstanding achievements
  • Separate new-student and current-student categories

The current Chinese and English notices do not publish amounts, tuition percentages or a guaranteed multi-year award.

Application
Submit the degree application, then choose Chinese University Scholarship → ZJSU General Scholarship in the portal. Before 1 May was recommended for 2026; current students apply through their college.
CSCA
Meet the same programme-specific undergraduate CSCA rules; no separate scholarship minimum is published.
Selection
Good academic results or outstanding achievements and a clean record. Current students need at least 80% attendance, no unpaid fees and satisfactory first-attempt results in every subject. Results usually July–August.
Official scholarship details

*Competition is a ChinaStudyGuide planning estimate; acceptance rates are unpublished. The 2026 undergraduate guide names these two schemes. The President Scholarship is for masters and doctoral entrants; no current ZJSU undergraduate Chinese Government Scholarship call is confirmed.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Hangzhou base.

On campus

International student apartments

Double and four-person rooms at the Xiasha international student residence.

Subject to allocationLocations & practical details
Locations
Building 4, Jinshagang Living Area, Xiasha campus.
Best for
An established student community and published room rates: double RMB 650/person/month, quad RMB 300/person/month.
Plan for
Double-room deposit RMB 800; quad-room deposit RMB 500. Shared kitchens and laundry are available. Final room type and price follow the accommodation offered at registration.
Off campus

Private rental in Hangzhou

Campus residence is normally required; private rental is an approved exception.

Special approval onlyLocations & practical details
Locations
Compare housing around Xiasha after your teaching location is confirmed.
Best for
Students with special circumstances whose college has approved off-campus residence.
Plan for
Apply with reasons to your college for review, then complete the university’s filing and accommodation-registration procedure. Plan for rent, utilities and deposits; the campus deposit is normally returned on graduation.

Have a housing backup. Room types and fees depend on the accommodation available at registration. Confirm your allocation before booking travel; obtain college approval before committing to an off-campus lease.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation of Xiasha’s modern teaching buildings, water and stepping-stone paths
A quiet afternoon at Xiasha
Painted interpretation inspired by Hangzhou’s West Lake
Beyond the campus gates

Hangzhou after class

Hangzhou combines lakeside walks, tea culture and canal-side streets with a busy digital-economy city. Xiasha offers a student neighbourhood, while West Lake and the old centre make rewarding weekend trips.

Campus days

Settle into library study, canteen meals, sports and the international college’s language and cultural events. Xiasha’s landscaped teaching areas and shared residence spaces make it easy to build a routine.

Around Xiasha

The campus sits in Hangzhou’s eastern university district near the Qiantang River. Everyday shops and student restaurants are close to campus; the historic city centre is a separate trip.

Weekends in Hangzhou

Walk around West Lake, explore the Grand Canal’s neighbourhoods or visit the tea-growing hills. Hot, humid summers and cool, damp winters make a good rain jacket useful throughout the year.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Official sources checked 26 October 2026.

The 2026 deadline was 15 June; 2027 dates are not published. Chinese wording takes precedence: final qualifications are due before the formal admission notice, and Chinese scholarship reference requirements are retained. QS lists a sustainability rank, not an overall world rank. Campus allocations by major and current scholarship amounts are unpublished. Academic targets, scholarship competition and living allowances are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.