
Zhejiang University occupies a distinguished position in China's higher education landscape, leveraging its strategic location in Hangzhou to foster industry connections and global partnerships.
Founded in 1897 and home to 3,600+ international students, Zhejiang University is known for: Largest research output of any Chinese university.
With a comprehensive academic portfolio spanning Agriculture & Forestry, Arts & Design, Arts & Languages, Business & Management, the university provides 555 programs at Bachelor's, Master's, Non-degree, PhD levels. Its 985 / Double First-Class (C9 League) designation underscores its academic standing in China's higher education system. International students can benefit from various scholarship opportunities.
Zhejiang University actively recruits international talent, offering Chinese and English-medium programs with annual fees between $2,750 and $27,778 USD. Financial aid through CSC, provincial, and institutional scholarships can substantially offset costs. Hangzhou's growing international community ensures newcomers find both professional networks and social connections.
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Zhejiang University currently has 555 listed programs. The largest degree groups include PhD (231), Master's (226), Bachelor's (97). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsZhejiang University is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang · East China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥19,800 to ¥200,000 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is marked, but award type, quota, and window must be confirmed by intake year.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at Zhejiang University ranges from ¥19,800 to ¥200,000 RMB ($2,750–$27,778 USD). Living costs in Hangzhou typically range from ¥2,200–¥4,500/month for accommodation and ¥1,800–¥3,200/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
Zhejiang University supports international students through multiple scholarship channels:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Full coverage including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, and insurance.
- University Scholarships: Partial or full tuition waivers based on academic merit.
- Provincial Government Scholarships: Available in 浙江 for eligible students.
- HanQiao Scholarship Matching: Our platform helps identify scholarships you qualify for and guides your application.
High school diploma with strong academic record (top 20% recommended), transcripts, language certificate (HSK 5+ for Chinese-taught or IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 85+ for English-taught), passport copy, physical exam report. Competition is high — early application is advised.
Bachelor's degree with strong GPA (3.0/4.0+ preferred), transcripts, two academic recommendation letters, detailed study/research plan, language certificate, passport copy, physical exam report. Research experience or publications strengthen your application.
Master's degree with excellent academic record, transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors in your field, comprehensive research proposal, published papers (strongly preferred), language certificate, passport copy. Prior contact with a potential supervisor is highly recommended.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Scholarship deadlines are typically earlier (January–March for CSC). Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.