About Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, and innovative university with distinct characteristics and significant influence both domestically and internationally. It encompasses 13 major disciplines, including science, engineering, and interdiscipline, and comprises 7 faculties, 39 specialized colleges (departments), 1 engineering college, 2 Sino-foreign cooperative colleges, and 7 affiliated hospitals. The university currently has 7 campuses, including Zijingang, Yuquan, Haining and others, covering a total area of 7,931,901 square meters.

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China’s top higher education institutions, as well as one of its oldest; its roots can be traced back to 1897 and the founding of the Qiushi Academy. It has a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and a global reputation for collaboration and creativity.

About ZJU-UIUC Institute

The ZJU-UIUC Institute is an engineering college on the Zhejiang University (ZJU) International Campus in Haining, China, about 120 km southwest of Shanghai. The ZJU-UIUC Institute conducts teaching and research in broad program themes of Engineering Sciences for Devices and Applied Materials, Data and Information Sciences, Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Systems Sciences. Undergraduate and graduate degrees (Master and PhD) are offered in civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Classes and student activities are conducted in English. Students are enrolled to earn dual degrees from ZJU and from UIUC. Many of the Institute’s research activities have important humanities aspects, including understanding of social and economic impact, consideration of human interactions, impact on education, and public outreach.