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Chinese Name : 浙江工业大学
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Province: Zhejiang
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City: Hangzhou
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Founded: 1953
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Cost of living: $410-827 USD/year
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Scholarships: Available
Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) is a comprehensive key university owned by the Zhejiang Provincial Government, it is situated in Hangzhou, a picturesque historical and cultural city in China.
1. History
As a century-old university established in 1953 and originating from 1910, Zhejiang University of Technology has gone through various historical periods, namely Hangzhou Chemical Engineering School administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industry of the Central Government, Zhejiang Secondary Chemical School, Zhejiang Chemical College, Zhejiang Institute of Technology and Zhejiang University of Technology.
In December 1993, Zhejiang Institute of Technology was officially renamed as Zhejiang University of Technology. In November 1994, Economic Administrative College of Zhejiang Province was merged into the University. In March 2001, Constructional Materials College of Zhejiang Province was merged into the University.
2. Overview of Campus
Zhejiang University of Technology now consists of 3 campuses, covering a total area of over 213 hectares, with a floor space of 840,000 square meters. It has 27 colleges and 1 department. At present, there are 37494 full-time students, including 8567 postgraduate students and 665 PhD candidates. Besides, there are around 20,000 part-time students and about 915 international students from many countries are studying at Zhejiang University of Technology.
3. Excellent Faculty and academic facilities
Zhejiang University of Technology equips itself with an excellent team of faculties. The University has a staff of 3,515, amongst whom over 515 are professors, 1036 are associate professors, and 1349 have PhD degrees. Now Zhejiang University of Technology has two academician of CAE (Chinese Academy of Engineering) and three academicians of CAE and CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences) whom Zhejiang University of Technology share with other institutions. The value of the university’s assets totals about CNY 2.69 billion. Its 60,000-square-metre library houses over 5.3 million books (including electronic books) and over 17,000 kinds of Chinese and foreign journals.
4.Discipline Construction
As a provincial key comprehensive university, Zhejiang University of Technology offers not only engineering courses, but also a large range of disciplines like science, liberal arts, law, agriculture, philosophy, economics, pharmaceutical science, management, education and art. And with a national key laboratory and a post-doctoral program, the University is entitled to confer degrees of master, doctor, MBA. In addition, it has been granted the right to recommend outstanding undergraduates as candidates for graduate programs in other universities without entrance examinations and the right to recruit international students as well as students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
5. Great Achievements and Prospect
Zhejiang University of Technology has made remarkable achievements. The university has been awarded the following honors: the national advanced grass-roots Party organization, the national advanced university of Party construction and ideological and political work, Model University of managing the university by law by Ministry of Education, national Advanced Group of general institute of higher education in graduates employment, Model Collective of Zhejiang Province. With the implement of rejuvenating the country through science and education and construction of innovative country, Zhejiang University of Technology should shoulder the heavy responsibilities, strive to build a comprehensive research university with distinctive regional characteristics and make contributions for the revitalization of regional economic growth, social progress and prosperity of the country.
The University aims to become a comprehensive research university with strong local characteristics. By the end of 2010, the scientific research funds have amounted to about 3.2 billion CNY.
6. International Communication and Cooperation
Having established interscholastic cooperative relationship with about 60 colleges and universities from America, England, France, German, Japan, Belgium, Australia, Russia, Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, etc, and about 10 colleges and universities from Hong Kong and Macao, Zhejiang University of Technology becomes more and more active in external exchange, and makes great progress in many aspects, such as dual culture of students, academic exchange between teachers and scientific research, running schools with foreign countries, introduction of overseas intelligence, education of overseas students, teaching Chinese as foreign language, etc. So far, ZJUT has been entitled to recruit overseas students with Chinese government scholarship, CIS scholarship and scholarship of Zhejiang Government. International students from about 75 countries and areas come here to study Chinese language and culture, undergraduate courses and master courses.
Zhejiang University of Technology offers international students on-campus accommodation. Well equipped Double Room and Quadruple Room are available to international students. Rooms are all well equipped with separate toilet, separate bathroom, broadband Internet access, air conditioner and other facilities. There is also a public kitchen. Refrigerator and microwave oven are available. Public washing machines can also be used.
There are rules and regulations for accommodation, students shall read carefully after reaching the university.
Applicants Eligibility
- Need to be Non-Chinese citizens
- Need to be in good health
- Age Limit: Bachelor Degree:18-25 Years old; Masters Degree:18-35Years old; PhD: 18-40Years old;Chinese Language:18-40Years old
- Need to have good academic result in highest education degree
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 or TOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Doesn’t have any criminal record in the past
- Need to have skill on research & publication(For Masters and PhD Degree )
- Need to have publication on good journal (For PhD Degree)
- Need to provide real and complete resume
Application Documents for Bachelor Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White/Blue Background)
- Higher secondary /A Level/Grade 12/High School Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (if applicable)
Application Documents for Masters Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Bachelor Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
- Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)
Application Documents for PhD Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Masters Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
- Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the guardian(under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)
Application Documents for Chinese Language courses:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Last academic Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (if applicable)
Scholarship Covers
| Type A: Full tuition fees-free for 4 year |
| Type B: Full tuition fees-free for 1st Year |
| Type C:50% tuition fees-free for 1st Year |
| Type D: Waiver 3500CBY of 1st Year tuition fees |
Note: For Type B, C, and D Scholarship students, University will provide scholarships from 2-4 years according to the rules and regulations of ZJUT and the performance of students.
Bachelor Taught in English :
| International Economics and Trade | Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science and Technology | Software Engineering |
| International Economics and Trade（Chinese Business） | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering and Technology | Finance |
| Electrical Engineering and Automation | Environmental Engineering |
| Business Management | Pharmaceutical Engineering |
| Pharmaceutical Science |
Currently, more than 900 international students from many countries are studying at Zhejiang University of Technology. International Exchange Center (IEC) of Zhejiang University of Technology is a special department in charge of the management and education for international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan regions, providing:
1). Various Chinese language and culture learning programs;
2). Various specialized programs in degree and non-degree studies;
3). Arrangement for domestic and international academic conferences;
4). Advanced educational facilities and comfortable daily life service.
Zhejiang University of Technology attaches great importance to international education and international students. To better facilitate international exchange and co-operation, Zhejiang University of Technology has established partnerships with more than 50 universities from the US, the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Australia, Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria etc. to conduct academic exchange, scientific research and co-operation.
Zhaohui Campus of Zhejiang University of Technology has four dining places for students: Yuxiu Canteen, Jinghong Canteen, the first floor of Bowenyuan Canteen and the second floor of Xiangyuan Hotel. Students at Pingfeng Campus can choose Jia He Canteen or Yang Xian Canteen. A Muslim Canteen is available at the southeastern corner of Yang Xian Canteen.
Except campus canteens or restaurants, there are also various dining places outside the school for students at Zhejiang University of Technology, such as Xiaolin Milk Tea (Desheng Shop) located at the north gate (near the bus stop of Desheng Nancun), Deoksugung Korean Restaurant (Shangtang Shop) (near the west gate), Six-generation Hand-made Noodle (near Desheng Road), Xiangxieli Crab Clay Pot Restaurant (No. 332 Shangtang Road). Special Hangzhou cuisines are also worthy of tasting. Zhejiang University of Technology is highly praised for various and delicious food with reasonable price.
1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?
Answer: The program is fully English medium program.
2. How is the living standard in Hangzhou city? What about the canteen in the University?
Answer: The living here is minimum 150 USD/Month for food cost. There are various campus canteens and restaurants in Zhejiang University of Technology; a Muslim Canteen is available at the southeastern corner of Yang Xian Canteen. Zhejiang University of Technology is highly praised for various and delicious food with reasonable price.
3. How can I arrive in Hangzhou city, the location of University?
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Hangzhou, the recommended flight is transit from Beijing to Hangzhou (around 2 hours and 10 minutes), or transit from Shanghai to Hangzhou by High Speed Rail (around 1 hour), or transit from Guangzhou to Hangzhou (around 2 hours), or transit from Hongkong to Hangzhou (around 2 hours and 20 minutes). Students can choose the travel route according to their location.
4. Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?
Answer: Zhejiang University of Technology offers international students airport pick-up service from the local airport – Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the campus. But international students should send detailed departure, transfer and arrival schedule to us in advance so that the university can pick up without any delay.
5. How can I exchange some Chinese currency for my pocket money when I just arrived in China?
Answer: Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in big airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give international call and domestic call if students need.
6. How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Hangzhou City?
Answer: there is 1 airport, 3 train stations, several lines and many buses to most cities in China and many foreign cities. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time and there are also lots of internet pubs for going on internet.
7. How is the climate in Hangzhou City?
Answer: Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. It is warm and humid with sufficient sunshine and plentiful rainfall. Spring and autumn are short, winter and summer are long. Its average annual temperature was 17.3 °C(63.1°F).
8. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
Answer: China is the largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
9. How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
Answer: China has become the second largest economic entity, which has made China an influential role in the global economy.
10. Can a student open a Bank Account?
Answer: Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name to keep his surplus money safe. He could also use this account to have his family remit any additional money as required.
11. Is learning Chinese language compulsory?
Answer: Even though the program is instructed in English, but international students must study Chinese language according to Ministry of Education, China. Chinese language classes are just offered in the first two years, three times per week, and international students are required to pass the basic level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language.
12. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
13. Useful public contact number in China:
Answer: Fire: 119
Police Station: 110
Time Report: 12117
Telephone Directory: 114
Telephone Repair: 112
Emergency Ambulance: 120
Earthquake Advisory Service: 2042691