Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power

Located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power (ZJWEU) is a provincial public university jointly established by the Zhejiang Provincial Government and the Ministry of Water Resources.

Its predecessor, Hangzhou Hydropower School, was founded in 1953, and it became a full undergraduate institution in 2013. In 2022, it was included in Zhejiang's master's degree granting unit construction plan. As a member of the World Water Council, a pilot unit for the Ministry of Education's international student 'top-up' degree program, and a National Water Education Base, the university focuses on cultivating application-oriented talents with global perspectives.

ZJWEU is renowned for its flagship programs in Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, and Port, Waterway and Coastal Engineering, which enjoy high reputations in East China and nationwide. As a National Civilized Unit and National Civilized Campus, the university excels in application-oriented education and is a pilot demonstration school for application-based construction in Zhejiang.

It serves as a sub-base for water conservancy talent training under the Ministry of Water Resources, ensuring strong industry recognition. The hydraulic engineering discipline ranks among the top in similar institutions, and graduate employment rates consistently exceed 95%, with graduates working in state-owned enterprises and public institutions in water, power, and environmental sectors.

The university boasts a highly qualified faculty of over 1,200 staff, including more than 270 with senior professional titles and 62.77% holding doctoral degrees. Teaching emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with several national and provincial experimental teaching demonstration centers, such as the Hydraulic Engineering Virtual Simulation Center and the Water Environment Monitoring Lab.

Research platforms include the Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Security and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Water Resources' Metal Structure Safety Monitoring Center, supporting numerous national and provincial projects.

The Qiantang campus in Hangzhou is located by the Qiantang River with convenient metro access and nearby commercial areas, while the Nanxun campus in Huzhou is set in a historic water town, offering a serene and culturally rich environment.

The two campuses cover 2,501.89 mu (about 166.8 hectares) with a blend of modern and classical architecture. Facilities include smart classrooms, engineering training centers, a library with multilingual resources, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and multiple dining halls offering halal and international cuisine.