Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a multi-disciplinary university specializing in engineering, and incorporating disciplines in science, arts, economics, management, and education. Combining the successful administrative experience of German universities of applied sciences with its own experience, ZUST explores ways of cultivating international talents with innovative spirits and professional skills.
If you’re looking for an excellent and very highly-ranked Chinese university to study science and technology, ZUST may be just the place for you. ZUST is now open for 2025 Intake and applications! Learn all about deadlines, programs, and scholarships for ZUST right here!
Admissions Deadlines and Application Fee
Chinese language program: July 30, 2025
Bachelor Programs: July 30, 2025
Master’s Programs: July 30, 2025
ZUST Application fee: 60 USD
Eligibility
Chinese Language Applicants:
- The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 45.
- You don’t need to have studied Chinese before.
- Minimum education level: High School.
- All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Bachelor Applicants:
- The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 35
- English fluency is required.
- Minimum education level: High School.
- All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Master Applicants:
- The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 45.
- English fluency is required.
- Minimum education level: Bachelor’s.
- All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
ZUST 2025 Tuition and Accommodation Fees
Application fee: 60 USD
Chinese language tuition: 6,500 RMB/semester
Bachelor’s Tuition: 18,000 RMB/years
Master’s Tuition: 25,000 RMB/year
Insurance: 800 RMB
Accommodation Fee:
| Room Type | Room Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLE | 800 CNY | RMB 800 per month/room. Water bill and internet bill are free of charge. |
| DOUBLE | 400 CNY | RMB 400 per month/person (2-person shared). Water bill and internet bill are free of charge. |
Scholarships
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology offers plenty of scholarships for students for the 2024 intake.
- Outstanding New Postgraduate Student Scholarship
- Deadline: May 30, 2025
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Deadline: March 2025
- Read more: Step by Step Guide to Apply to the Chinese Government Scholarship
- Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship
- Deadline: June 2025
- Scholarship for Outstanding New Students of ZUST
- Deadline: May 30, 2025
- Scholarship for Outstanding Chinese Language Students of ZUST
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Scholarship for Outstanding Undergraduate/Postgraduate of ZUST
- Deadline: July 10, 2025
- Specialized Scholarships of ZUST
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
ZUST University Rankings
In 2021/2022, ZUST was ranked:
- #5 in Asia by QS World Rankings
- #45 in the world by QS World Rankings
Why study at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology？
Here’s why students love ZUST:
- Location in Hangzhou, “Paradise on Earth” and just 40 minutes from Shanghai
- High value for money
- Affordable lifestyle
- International-student friendly environment with International Culture Communication Association and International Students’ Union
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