Study abroad at Hangzhou

Hangzhou is China's premier digital economy capital, the global headquarters of Alibaba Group, and one of the world's most beautiful and prosperous cities centered around the UNESCO-listed West Lake. Hangzhou is home to Zhejiang University (ZJU), consistently ranked among the world's top 50 universities and a member of China's elite C9 League, alongside renowned institutions such as China Academy of Art (CAA) and Hangzhou Dianzi University. Hangzhou offers world-class English-taught degree programs in E-Commerce, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, International Business, and Clinical Medicine (MBBS). Students benefit from a thriving tech startup ecosystem, world-leading cashless smart city infrastructure, exceptional quality of life, and generous Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarships.

Tuition fees in Hangzhou at Zhejiang University and top public institutions range from ¥19,800 to ¥38,000 per year (approx. US$2,750–$5,300) for undergraduate STEM and Business programs. English-taught MBBS medical programs at ZJU range between ¥42,800 and ¥50,000 per year. Master's and MBA programs range from ¥28,000 to ¥55,000 per year. Campus international dormitories cost between ¥700 and ¥1,800 per month. General monthly living expenses range between ¥2,000 and ¥3,500.

International students require a Chinese X1 Study Visa. Key documents: official Admission Notice and Form JW202/JW201 issued by Zhejiang University or accredited institutions in Hangzhou, valid passport, and physical exam report. Within 30 days of arrival in Hangzhou, the university coordinates with the Hangzhou Public Security Bureau to issue the Student Residence Permit.