Zhejiang University (ZJU), founded in 1897 and formerly known as Qiushi Academy, is a prestigious national university with a long history. It is directly under the Ministry of Education and is one of the earliest institutions of higher education in China. Since 1938, the university has adopted the motto "Seeking Truth", which has inspired generations of students.

Renowned as the "Cambridge of the East" by British sinologist Dr. Joseph Needham, Zhejiang University has always been one of the most prestigious universities in China, known for its leading academic force. In September 1998, four schools in Hangzhou, namely Zhejiang University, Hangzhou University, Zhejiang Agricultural University, and Zhejiang Medical University, merged to establish the current Zhejiang University.

After more than a century of construction and development, the university has become a research and comprehensive institution with a solid foundation, strong academic strength, and distinctive characteristics. It ranks among the top universities in China and has significant influence in the international community. Zhejiang University was one of the first institutions to enter the national "Project 211" and "985 Plan" construction initiatives.

The university has seven campuses, 39 professional schools (departments), one engineering school, two Chinese-foreign cooperative educational institutions, and seven directly affiliated hospitals. It offers 128 undergraduate majors, covering 13 disciplines including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, art, science, engineering, agronomy, medicine, management, and interdisciplinary studies.