About Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China's top public research universities. It traces its history to the Qiushi Academy, founded in Hangzhou in 1897, and is a member of China's elite C9 League and the Double First-Class programme.
ZJU has around 78,000 students, including more than 5,000 international students. It is especially strong in engineering, computer science, medicine and agriculture, and its alumni include the founders of DeepSeek and Pinduoduo.
- Founded
- 1897
- Type
- Public (Ministry of Education)
- Students
- 78,000+ (2024)
- Group
- C9 League
- Main city
- Hangzhou
All courses at Zhejiang University (152)
Undergraduate (40)
Postgraduate (112)
Rankings & recognition
ZJU is ranked 39th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and 24th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025, and Nature Index places it among the world's top research institutions.
Location: Hangzhou, China
Hangzhou, China
ZJU's main campuses are in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, a large and modern technology city known for West Lake and as the home of Alibaba. The International Campus is in Haining, and ZJU also has campuses in Zhoushan and Ningbo.
Some English-taught programmes listed here, such as MBBS, are taught at ZJU's sites in Yiwu and Haining, so check the city on each course page.
For international students
ZJU welcomes international students, including students from Pakistan, on English-taught bachelor's (including MBBS) and master's programmes. The main intake is September, and application deadlines are usually in spring. You will usually need your academic transcripts, a valid passport, a medical check and, for English-taught programmes, proof of English (such as IELTS or TOEFL, or a previous degree taught in English). After admission the university issues a JW202 form and admission letter, which you use to apply for a Chinese X1 student visa.
Pakistani students planning to practise medicine in Pakistan should check the latest PMDC rules for foreign medical graduates before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ranking of Zhejiang University?
ZJU is ranked 39th in the THE World University Rankings 2026 and 24th in ARWU 2025.
Where is Zhejiang University?
The main campuses are in Hangzhou, with the International Campus in Haining and other campuses in Zhoushan and Ningbo. Some programmes are taught in Yiwu.
Does Zhejiang University offer MBBS in English?
Yes. ZJU offers an English-taught Clinical Medicine (MBBS) programme for international students. Check the course page for the current fee and deadline.
Can Pakistani students apply to Zhejiang University?
Yes. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will help with the application and the visa.
Sources: zju.edu.cn, iczu.zju.edu.cn, en.wikipedia.org