Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University was founded as one of the earliest institutions of modern higher education, and dates back to the formation of Qiushi Academy in 1897 by Chinese independently. After over one century of exploration and development, Zhejiang University has become one of China's top national universities with its solid research foundation, substantial technical strength and distinctive features. As a leading comprehensive and research-oriented university, Zhejiang University holds its worldwide respect and is in the first batch of memberships of Project Double First-Class Universities. The Graduate Education at ZJU was initiated in 1927 and was formally established in December 1984. It was one of the first experimental graduate schools authorized by State Council. In February 1995, Zhejiang University along with other ten universities, received awards in an experimental graduate school evaluation organized by the Former State Education Commission, after which the graduate school was officially authorized. Today's ZJU has become a national comprehensive key university whose fields of study cover eleven branches of learning, namely philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, medicine, engineering, agriculture and management. The University is organized across seven faculties and 36 schools. ZJU has 53,673 students, over 53% of whom are postgraduate students. Currently, the university is entitled to confer master degrees in 309 programs and doctoral degrees in 274 programs. Zhejiang University makes great efforts to develop its first-level faculty and facilities. At present, it is home to over 3,800 full-time faculty members, including 41 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 41 chief scientists of "973 Project", 101 professors of the "Cheung Kong Scholar's Program", 129 winners of National Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. Besides, Zhejiang University has set up 10 state key laboratories, 9 national engineering Research Centers, 3 national key research institutes of humanities and social sciences, 3 national engineering labs, over 40 international joint labs/centers,. Excellent graduate advisors and perfect research facilities provide a solid foundation for high-level graduate education. Laying claim to several areas of research strength, ZJU currently ranks among the top three on Chinese mainland and within the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings and QS World University Rankings. Eighteen disciplines of ZJU have been selected for China's ''Double First-class'' Initiative (3rd in China) and 39 disciplines graded A in the recent national assessment (1st in China). The University prides itself on a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. ZJU researchers are making an impact across many priority areas that address global challenges, including artificial intelligence, assembly technology for large aircraft, clean energy, ocean technology, industrial control technology, and global public health initiatives related to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. ZJU is also renowned for the number of business start-ups it spins off. Over 100 of its alumni sit at the helm of domestic or overseas listed companies, making the University synonymous with excellence and leadership.