Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is a key provincial university with engineering as its core, offering a balanced range of disciplines including science, engineering, humanities, economics, management, law, art, and education.

ZSTU is a member of the Yangtze River Delta High-Level Industry-Specific University Alliance and has been recognized as a national model for innovation, entrepreneurship, and graduate employment. Its origins date back to 1897 when the Sericulture School was founded by Hangzhou prefect Lin Qi, making it one of China's earliest modern educational institutions.

ZSTU's flagship programs include Textile Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Design, with textile science enjoying global prestige as the 'cradle of China's textile and silk education.' The university offers 6 first-level doctoral degree programs, 2 professional doctoral programs, 24 first-level master's programs, 20 professional master's programs, and 4 postdoctoral research stations.

It hosts 1 provincial summit discipline, 1 provincial advantageous discipline, and 8 provincial first-class disciplines. As a national model for graduate employment, ZSTU maintains high employment rates, and its graduates are highly sought after.

ZSTU employs 2,740 faculty and staff, with a high proportion of senior professors. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, offering interdisciplinary courses and hands-on lab projects that encourage student research.

The university operates several provincial-level research platforms, including the Zhejiang Modern Textile Technology Innovation Center, and undertakes numerous national and provincial projects in textiles, materials, mechanical engineering, and information technology.

ZSTU's main Xiasha campus is located by the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, featuring a beautiful environment and modern facilities. The new Linping campus covers about 517 mu with state-of-the-art teaching and living amenities.

All campuses offer well-equipped libraries, laboratories, sports venues, and student dormitories, ensuring a convenient lifestyle. Hangzhou, known for its pleasant climate and rich cultural heritage, provides an ideal setting for international students to study and live.