INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU, formerly Zhejiang Institute of Silk Textile), which is located in the ˇ°International Garden Cityˇ± Hangzhou, provides programs in fields of sciences, engineering, humanities (arts), economics, management and law with engineering being its main focus. It stems from the Sericultural Academy founded in 1897, and now has a history of over 110 years.

ZSTU consists of 17 schools and offers 52 bachelor programs, 30 master programs and 2 PhD programs. Now, ZSTU has a total of 26,000 full-time students, of which 1900 are postgraduate students. ZSTU covers an area of 140 hectares, equipped with modern classroom buildings, laboratories, information center, audio-visual center, network center, sports facilities, and information platforms in modern network. The university library has the most complete information on apparel and art design in China and it also serves as a digital books and information center for the whole Xiasha Higher Education Zone.

ZSTU attaches great importance to international academic exchanges and cooperation, and has established close collaborative ties with more than 30 institutions in over 10 countries and regions, including U.S.A, Great Britain, France, Denmark, Japan, Korea and Australia. Now, ZSTU is attracting more and more international students to study Chinese Language and Culture, to pursue degrees and to take non-degree programs of advanced studies.

Warmly welcome international friends in all countries and regions to visit and study at ZSTU!