Application Guide for Graduate Programs 2027

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is a comprehensive, research-oriented and innovative university with distinctive characteristics and great influence both domestically and internationally. It offers 13 disciplines, including Philosophy, Economics, Law, Education, Literature, History, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Management, Art and Interdisciplinary.

Graduate programs are generally instructed in Chinese, while some English-taught programs are also available. Master’s degree programs have a programlengthof 2-3 academic years, while doctoral degree programs have a program length of 3-4 academic years. Graduates fulfilling all the degree requirements will be awarded the master’s or doctoral degree.

I. Program Catalog（Continue to Update）

1.  Catalog of Chinese-taught Master's Degree Programs 2027(Download)

2. Catalog of English-taught Master's Degree Programs 2027(Download)

3. Catalog of Chinese-taught Doctoral Degree Programs 2027(Download)

4. Catalog of English-taught DoctoralDegree Programs 2027(Download)

(List of Doctoral Degree Programssupervisors can be viewed by downloading the (Supervisor Database)

The catalog is subject to change. Please pay attention to the updated information on this website.

II. Eligibility

1. Requirements on Citizenship:

Non-Chinese citizens with an ordinaryprivate passport.

2. General Requirements

2.1 Applicants for master’s degree programs must be under the age of 35 and hold a bachelor’s degree. Applicants for doctoral degree programs must be under the age of 40 and hold a master’s degree. Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with extensive relevant work experience and high academic ability. (Those who provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate at application MUST provide Bachelor'sor master’s degree diploma no later than registration.)

2.2 With proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental disease that may affect the normal study. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, be friendly toward China, and have no record of violations of law or criminal offenses.

2.3 Language Proficiency Requirements: Applicants should meet Language Proficiency Requirements of Graduate Programs at Zhejiang University for International Applicants (Link). Please refer to the program catalog for additional requirements and notes.

III.Application Duration and Scholarships

Applications are open from the date of publication until February 28, 2027. The application deadline for certain programs is May 31, 2027. Please refer to the program catalog for details.

Applicants for scholarships shall submit their applications by the deadlines specified in the application instructions for the respective scholarship programs.

Notes:

1. All dates and times listed are Beijing time. All deadlines  are inclusive of the stated dates.

2.Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships, but are allowed to submit their application materials only once. Applicants must submit their application by the earliest applicable scholarship deadline and select all the scholarships they intend to apply for in that same application. Additional scholarship applications cannot be added after the deadline.

IV. Application and Admission Procedure

Step 1: Complete Online Application

Applicants must register for the online application system, log in, select "Program Type →Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree → Preferred Major", fill in required blanks and upload all required materials as instructed, then click "Submit" to complete the application.

Step 2:Pay the Application Fee

The application fee is 800 RMB (non-refundable). Applications without the application fee paid before the deadline will be considered invalid.

Application fee should be paid in the online application system.If one fails to make the online payment, then one MUST remit the fees to the University’s Bank Account (Link). Please mark application number and name when remitting, and upload the remittance letter to the online application system.

Step 3: Take Interview

The university will conduct a review of the applicant's materials. Qualified applicants will take video interview arranged by academic schools. 

Step 4: Check the Admission Result

Applicants can log in to the Application System to check their admission results. Applicants are admitted on the basis of competitive selection according to their research ability, academic performance, language proficiency, performance during video interview, etc.The university will determine the name list of admission in different batches according to the application received.

Step 5: Download the Admission Notice

Admission Notice can be downloaded from the Online Application System. Download link of the electronic Confirmation Form for Study in China （for visa）will be sent to the permanent email address filled in the application system by the applicant. Hard copies of Admission Notice and Confirmation Form for Study in China will no longer be provided.

Notes：

The university will release information related to admission and interview throughthe application system, emails, Website of Zhejiang University International Admissionsand by other means. Applicants are advised to regularly visit the websites, application system, and check their emails. Any consequences resulting from the applicant's personal negligence will be the responsibility of the applicant.

V. Documents for Application

1.Personal information page of the ordinaryprivatepassport. The expiry date of the passport should be on or after March 1, 2028. If it does not meet the time requirement, please renew it in advance. Passport information cannot be changed before registration for enrollment.

2.Degree certificates. Applicants for master’s degree programs must provide the original bachelor’s degree certificate. Applicants for doctoral degree programs must provide the original master’s degree certificate. Graduating students should provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate issued by current university, and MUST provide the original degree certificates no later than registration.Applicants who have graduated from universities outside the Chinese mainland shuold provide the Academic Credential EvaluationReport issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education of China at the time of registrationin principle.

3.Academic transcripts.Applicants for master’s degree programs must provide complete academic transcripts of their bachelor’s degree studies. Applicants for doctoral degree programs must provide complete academic transcripts of both their bachelor’s and master’s degree studies. Graduating students should submit transcripts up to the current stage.

4.Language proficiency certificates(Download).

5.Personal statement, in Chinese or English, should include but not be limited to,academic background, work experience, reasons for application and researchproposal. approximately 1500 words.

6.Two letters of recommendation, in principle from full professors or associate professors in the field of the applied program. (Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.)

7.International Student Performance Certificate (Download).Applicants who completed their previous degree studies at a university in the Chinese mainland must submitthe International Student Performance Certificate issued and officially stamped by the Previousuniversity . Students of Zhejiang University are not required to submit this certificate.

 8.Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Supervisor(Download)

Applicants are encouraged to search for information about relevant supervisors according to their own determined research direction on the Personal Homepage of Zhejiang University (Link) and contact supervisors prior to application in order to obtain the Form. Applicants should refer to the program catalog to determine whether they are required to upload the Form.

9. Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If applicable)

10.Nationality status documents (only required in the following two cases):

10.1 Applicants who have given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens shall provide:

(1) Documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese citizenship (If the applicant has settled abroad and voluntarily acquired foreign citizenship, permanent residence proof abroad or supporting documents evidencing automatic loss of Chinese citizenship may be provided in lieu of the cancellation certificate.),

(2) Documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese household registration,

(3)  Documents certifying the acquirement of foreign citizenship,

(4)  Self-Statement Form of Nationality Status and Nationality Confirmation and Guarantee Letter (Download).

10.2. Applicants who have acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen shall provide:

(1) Documents certifying acquiring foreign citizenship at the time of birth,

(2) Documents certifying parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent residence in foreign country before the birth of the applicant,

(3)  Self-Statement Form of Nationality Status and Nationality Confirmation and Guarantee Letter (Download).

*If both parents, or either parent, were Chinese citizens and had not obtained permanent residence in a foreign country at the time of the applicant’s birth, the applicant must provide the relevant materials specified in Item 10.1.

11.Commitments for Zhejiang University International Student Application (Download).The PDF version of the Commitments must be clearly and completely filled out and hand-signed.

Notes:

1.The above application materials must be in Chinese or English, and notarized copies of translations must be provided for texts in other languages along with the original copy.

2.Please ensure that all required materials have been uploaded in accordance with the requirements. Once the application is submitted, supplementary materials generally will not be accepted. The university reserves the right to request additional supporting documents from the applicant.

3.All application materials will be reviewed and processed through the application system. Please do NOT post the hard copies of the application materials or send them by email, which will NOT be reviewed and processed.

VI. Enrollment Date

Newly admitted students are expected to enroll in early September 2027.

VII. Contact

Master’s Degree Programs: +86 571 87951537, admissionmaster@zju.edu.cn

Doctoral Degree Programs: +86 571 87951537, admissionphd@zju.edu.cn

Website of the Online Application System: https://intlstudent.zju.edu.cn/

Website of Zhejiang University International Admissions:

https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/admissionsen/

Note: Should there be any change in the above content, the interpretation from the International College of Zhejiang University shall prevail. Please pay attention to the updates on the website of Zhejiang University International Admissions (Link) in time.