Accredited universities in China

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1952 (Beijing Institute of Aeronautics via merger of 8 aviation engineering departments; renamed BUAA 1988 / Beihang 2002). China's PREMIER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY in Beijing. Founded 1952 by merger of 8 aviation engineering departments. Renamed BUAA 1988 / Beihang 2002. ~30,000+ students. Seven Sons of National Defense (MIIT-affiliated). Project 985 + Double First Class Category A. NOTE: Beihang on US Entity List (2001) — student-relevant for those considering joint US programmes.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Social Sciences · Languages & Linguistics · Communication & Media Studies

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1902 (Normal College of Imperial Univ of Peking — FIRST modern teacher-training in China). China's premier teacher-training and education research university. Founded 1902 — the FIRST modern teacher-training institution in China. ~24,000+ students. Premier Chinese education research. Sister institution to East China Normal University (ECNU) Shanghai. Project 985 + Double First Class Category A.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Communication & Media Studies · Business & Management · Law · International Relations · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Mathematics & Statistics · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@fudan.edu.cn

Phone

+86 21 6564 2222

Founded 1905 (chartered as Fudan Public School / 复旦公学 by Ma Xiangbo and other Chinese intellectuals who broke from the Jesuit Aurora University to establish a Chinese-administered modern university; the name Fudan / 復旦 comes from the Confucian Book of Documents passage "日月光华, 旦復旦兮" meaning "the sun and moon shine in turn, the morning sun returns morning after morning"; renamed Fudan University 1917; reorganised after 1952 through merger with St. John's University Shanghai and other institutions). China's premier comprehensive research university in Shanghai, located at the Handan Road main campus in Yangpu District with additional Fenglin (medical) and Jiangwan campuses. Founded 1905 as Fudan Public School by Ma Xiangbo and other Chinese intellectuals who broke from the Jesuit Aurora University to establish a Chinese-administered modern university. The name 'Fudan' (復旦) comes from the Confucian Book of Documents passage '日月光华，旦復旦兮' meaning 'the sun and moon shine in turn, the morning sun returns morning after morning' — symbolising self-renewal. Renamed Fudan University 1917. Reorganised after 1952 through merger with the historic St. John's University Shanghai (American Episcopal Mission, founded 1879) and other Shanghai institutions. ~36,000+ students. Schools span all disciplines with particular strength in journalism (Fudan's School of Journalism is China's oldest, founded 1929), economics (Fudan School of Economics), international relations, law (Fudan Law School), and medicine (Shanghai Medical College, affiliated since 2000 merger). C9 League founding member.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1920 (Sino-Russian School for Industry); Soviet-style polytechnic reorganisation 1950s. Premier Chinese engineering university in Harbin. Founded 1920 as Sino-Russian School for Industry. Soviet-influenced 1950s reorganisation. ~50,000+ students across Harbin + Shenzhen + Weihai. Seven Sons of National Defense (MIIT-affiliated). Premier aerospace engineering. C9 League founding member. NOTE: HIT is on US Entity List (2020) — restricts US-origin tech access (student-relevant for joint US programmes).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1902 (Sanjiang Normal School → National Central University 1928 → Nanjing University 1950). Premier Nanjing comprehensive university. Founded 1902. Was National Central University 1928 (largest university in Republican China). ~33,000+ students. Premier Chinese astronomy. C9 League founding member.

SubjectsMathematics & Statistics · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1919 (founded by Yan Xiu and Zhang Boling; Lianda 1937-46 with PKU/Tsinghua in Kunming). Premier Tianjin comprehensive research university. Founded 1919 by Yan Xiu and Zhang Boling. Part of LEGENDARY LIANDA (National Southwestern Associated University) 1937-46 with PKU/Tsinghua in Kunming during Sino-Japanese War. ~30,000+ students. Zhou Enlai alumnus (first PRC Premier). S.S. Chern mathematics institute. Project 985 + Double First Class Category A.

SubjectsMathematics & Statistics · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Business & Management · International Relations · Medicine & Health Sciences · Languages & Linguistics · Communication & Media Studies

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@pku.edu.cn

Phone

+86 10 6275 1230

Founded 1898 (chartered as the Imperial University of Peking / 京师大学堂 / Jīngshī Dàxuétáng on 3 July 1898 by Emperor Guangxu during the Hundred Days' Reform — the FIRST MODERN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY in China; renamed National Peking University / 北京大学 in 1912 after the Republic of China was established; the Yenching University campus at Yan Yuan (former Qing imperial garden) was integrated into PKU in 1952 during the Soviet-influenced HE restructuring). THE OLDEST MODERN UNIVERSITY IN CHINA — founded 3 July 1898 by Emperor Guangxu as the Imperial University of Peking (京师大学堂) during the Hundred Days' Reform. Renamed National Peking University in 1912 after the Republic of China was established. Located on the beautiful Yan Yuan (Yan Garden) campus in Haidian District, Beijing — a former Qing imperial garden that was the original Yenching University campus before Yenching was integrated into PKU in 1952. PKU is widely considered China's premier humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences university (Tsinghua dominates engineering). ~46,000+ students. Schools include Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (premier Chinese biology), Earth and Space Sciences, Information Science and Technology, Engineering, Chinese Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Sociology, Government, International Studies, Law (PKU Law — premier Chinese law school), Economics (Guanghua School of Management), Health Science Center (Peking University Health Science Center — premier Chinese medical), and Yenching Academy (international postgraduate scholars programme). PKU was the intellectual center of the 1919 May Fourth Movement that birthed modern Chinese intellectualism. Lianda heritage with Tsinghua and Nankai. C9 League founding member.

SubjectsLaw · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · International Relations · Communication & Media Studies · Education

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1937 (Shaanbei Public School in Yan'an, Communist Party cadre-training); established Beijing 1950 by Mao decree. Premier Chinese humanities, social sciences, law, and economics university. Founded 1937 in Yan'an. Established Beijing 1950 by Mao Zedong decree as PRC cadre-training. ~25,000+ students. Premier RC law school. Project 985 + Double First Class Category A. Senior cadre training pipeline.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1896 (Nanyang Public School by Sheng Xuanhuai); 1956 Shanghai-Xi'an split. Premier Shanghai STEM/comprehensive research university. Founded 1896 as Nanyang Public School. 1956 split between Shanghai (SJTU) and Xi'an (XJTU). ~40,000+ students. Antai business school. C9 League founding member.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Pharmacy

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1924 (National Guangdong University founded by Dr Sun Yat-sen; renamed in his honor 1926 after his death). Premier southern China comprehensive university in Guangzhou. Founded 1924 by Dr Sun Yat-sen (founder of Republic of China). Renamed in his honor 1926. Multi-campus (Guangzhou + Zhuhai + Shenzhen). ~55,000+ students. 10 affiliated hospitals (largest medical training network in southern China). Project 985 + Double First Class Category A.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1907 (Tongji German Medical School by Erich Paulun — Chinese-German cooperation heritage). Shanghai research university with distinctive Chinese-German educational heritage. Founded 1907 by German physician Erich Paulun. 'Tongji' = 'working together to cross the river'. Hosts Chinese-German College and Sino-German Graduate School. ~38,000+ students. Premier civil engineering and architecture. Project 985 + Double First Class Category A.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Architecture & Design · Business & Management · Mathematics & Statistics · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · International Relations

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@tsinghua.edu.cn

Phone

+86 10 6279 3001

Founded 1911 (chartered as Tsinghua College / 清華學堂 by the late Qing dynasty as a preparatory school using funds from the Boxer Indemnity Scholarship Program — paid by the Qing government as war reparations after the Boxer Rebellion 1900, with the funds returned by the United States in 1908 to be used for educating Chinese students at American universities; renamed Tsinghua School 1912, National Tsinghua University 1928; relocated to Kunming during the Sino-Japanese War as part of National Southwestern Associated University 1937-1946; restored to Beijing 1946; reorganised after 1952 as a polytechnic; restored to comprehensive university status from 1978 onwards). China's leading STEM and comprehensive research university, widely considered the #1 university in mainland China and consistently ranked top-20 globally. Located on the historic Tsinghua Yuan estate in Haidian District, Beijing — near the ruins of Yuanmingyuan (Old Summer Palace). Founded 1911 as Tsinghua College — a preparatory school established with Boxer Indemnity Scholarship Program funds to prepare Chinese students for American university studies. Renamed Tsinghua School 1912 and National Tsinghua University 1928. Relocated to Kunming during the Sino-Japanese War 1937-1946 as part of the legendary National Southwestern Associated University (Lianda) with Peking and Nankai. Restored to Beijing 1946. Reorganised in 1952 as a polytechnic during the Soviet-influenced higher-education restructuring (its arts and sciences faculties were transferred to PKU and others). Restored to comprehensive university status from 1978. ~50,000+ students. Schools: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Information Science and Technology, Environment, Sciences, Economics and Management (SEM — premier Chinese business school), Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy and Management, Public Administration (Schwarzman College for international scholars), Medicine (Tsinghua-Peking Union Medical College affiliation). Notable alumni include Xi Jinping (current Chinese President) and Hu Jintao (former President). C9 League founding member.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1958 (chartered by Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing; relocated to Hefei 1969-70 during Cultural Revolution). Premier STEM research university in Hefei. Founded 1958 by Chinese Academy of Sciences. CAS-affiliated (not MoE). Relocated to Hefei 1969-70 during Cultural Revolution. ~16,000+ students (small). Quantum communication research distinguished (Pan Jianwei). C9 League founding member.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1893 (Ziqiang Institute by Zhang Zhidong — among earliest modern Chinese universities). Major Wuhan comprehensive research university. Founded 1893 as Ziqiang Institute — predating Peking. Luojia Hill campus widely considered MOST BEAUTIFUL university campus in China (cherry-blossom famous). ~55,000+ students. Premier surveying and mapping engineering. Project 985 + Double First Class Category A.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Founded 1896 (Nanyang heritage); Xi'an established 1956 via Go-West policy split from SJTU. Major STEM university in Xi'an. Heritage from Nanyang Public School 1896. Xi'an established 1956 by State Council 'Go-West' policy — Jiaotong University split between Shanghai (SJTU) and Xi'an (XJTU). ~35,000+ students. Premier mechanical + electrical engineering. C9 League founding member.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Pharmacy

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Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (MoE) — the national education regulator headquartered in Beijing. Chinese HE quality is structured through several overlapping initiatives: Project 985 (1998 — top research universities), Project 211 (1995 — broader national-priority universities), and the Double First Class Initiative (2017 — succeeded 985/211, designating "world-class universities" and "world-class disciplines"). The Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) handle qualification verification including for overseas recognition.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@intl.zju.edu.cn

Phone

+86 571 8795 1111

Founded 1897 (chartered as Qiushi Academy / 求是书院 / "Seeking-Truth Academy" by Lin Qi during late Qing reforms — among the EARLIEST modern Chinese universities, predating Peking; renamed multiple times through the Republican era; reorganised in 1998 by merger of four Hangzhou universities including the original Zhejiang University, Hangzhou University, Zhejiang Agricultural University, and Zhejiang Medical University). China's premier comprehensive university in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province. Founded 1897 as Qiushi Academy ('Seeking Truth Academy') by Lin Qi during late Qing reforms — one of the EARLIEST modern Chinese universities, predating Peking University. Current Zhejiang University formed by 1998 mega-merger of four Hangzhou universities (original ZJU + Hangzhou University + Zhejiang Agricultural University + Zhejiang Medical University) — making it one of China's largest and most comprehensive universities. ~70,000+ students across five Hangzhou campuses (Yuquan main, Xixi, Zijingang, Zhijiang, Huajiachi). Faculties span all major disciplines including the Faculty of Engineering (premier Chinese engineering after Tsinghua), Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Agriculture Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (through the Zhejiang University School of Medicine including the affiliated First and Second Affiliated Hospitals), Faculty of Earth Sciences, and the Chu Kochen Honors College. Strong industry ties with Alibaba (founded in Hangzhou by ZJU alumni). C9 League founding member.