Zhejiang Ocean University

Zhejiang Ocean University (ZJOU) is located in the Zhoushan Archipelago on the coast of the East China Sea. It is a co-established university by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government, and one of the key construction universities in Zhejiang Province.

As the only national innovation talent training demonstration base (co-established) among marine universities in China, ZJOU is dedicated to cultivating innovative talents with a global perspective in marine sciences. The university has two campuses, Xincheng and Dinghai, covering a total area of 2,608 mu (including 720 mu of sea area), with a building area of 534,000 square meters.

ZJOU's flagship programs include Marine Science, Aquaculture, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, and Food Science and Engineering, with Aquaculture enjoying a strong national reputation. The university offers 3 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 9 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 11 professional master's degree authorization points, forming a complete marine talent cultivation system.

As a pilot university for the National Excellent Agricultural and Forestry Talent Education and Training Plan Reform Project and a participant in the Ministry of Education's New Engineering Research and Practice Project, ZJOU excels in marine technology innovation and industrial application.

The university comprises 11 colleges offering 46 undergraduate programs across sciences, engineering, agriculture, management, and humanities. The faculty is highly qualified, with a significant proportion holding senior titles and many having overseas study or research experience.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, utilizing Zhoushan's marine resources for field teaching and research projects. ZJOU boasts national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers and provincial-level key laboratories, collaborating closely with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Zhejiang Marine Fisheries Research Institute.

The Xincheng campus on Changzhi Island features a beautiful seaside environment and is recognized as a Garden-style Unit in Zhejiang Province. Modern facilities include teaching buildings, a library, laboratories, and a gymnasium.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access, ensuring comfortable living. The Dinghai campus retains a traditional character, complementing the Xincheng campus. Both campuses have international student dormitories and activity centers, hosting cultural festivals and academic lectures regularly.