Video: HZNU, My University

History & Profile

Hangzhou Normal University (HZNU), located in the vibrant city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is a key university in the province with a rich tradition in teacher education and a strong commitment to comprehensive, balanced develoment across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its origins trace back to 1908, with the establishment of the Zhejiang Official Dual-level Normal School, one of China’s six major higher normal institutions at the time.

Over the course of more than a century, HZNU has grown alongside the nation’s development. Distinguished figures such as Lu Xun, Li Shutong, and Ye Shengtao once taught at the university, helping shape its deep cultural and educational foundations. Among its notable alumni are Cai Ronggen, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Jack Ma, the lead founder of Alibaba Group. Today, HZNU carries forward its motto of “Diligence, Conscientiousness, Honesty and Generosity; Erudition, Elegance, Refinement and Excellence” and the spirit of openness, progressiveness, and pursuit of excellence.

HZNU operates across three beautiful campuses—Cangqian, Yuhuangshan, and Xiasha—covering a total area of 2.29 million square meters. It consists of 24 schools and divisions, along with two affiliated hospitals. The university currently has 32,563 full-time students, including 5,936 graduate students and 419 international students. Its faculty body includes 2,907 staff members, of whom 2,148 are full-time teachers; 78.45% hold doctoral degrees. Nearly 80 faculty members have been recognized as national or provincial-level distinguished talents, including academicians and recipients of prestigious honors.

HZNU’ s academic structure is strong and diverse. The university offers 6 first-level discipline doctoral programs, 1 professional doctoral program, 25 first-level discipline master’s programs, and 26 professional master’s programs. Fifteen disciplines, including Chemistry, Clinical Medicine, Botany and Zoology, Neurology and Behavior, Engineering, Material Science, Environmental Science and Ecology, Biology and Biochemistry, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Psychiatry and Psychology, Social Sciences General, Physics and Molecular Biology and Genetics rank among the world’s top 1% in ESI, with Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany and Zoology, and Clinical Medicine standing out in the top 0.5%.

Innovation and entrepreneurship are among HZNU’s core strengths. The university is a national pilot institution for the Ministry of Education’s Excellence Teacher Training Program and a pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship education. It currently boasts 27 national first-class undergraduate programs, 16 provincial-level first-class programs, and 23 nationally recognized courses. Research strength is equally impressive, with 37 provincial and ministerial-level research platforms, 11 provincial innovation teams, and 8 international research cooperation platforms. The University Science Park has been accredited as a “National University Science Park” and a “National-level Science and Technology Business Incubator.”

HZNU is deeply engaged in global collaboration. It operates Kharkiv Institute at Hangzhou Normal University, a Sino-foreign cooperative educational institution, and maintains exchange partnerships with over 30 universities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and other countries and regions. It was among the first universities selected for China’s international education quality certification pilot program.

Looking to the future, HZNU remains firmly committed to innovation, openness, and excellence. The university continues to work toward building a strong, distinctive, and culturally vibrant first-class institution, making new contributions to education, research, and international cooperation in the new era.

Accommodation

There are different types of accommodation facilities for international students on campus. There are individual bathrooms, public kitchens and laundry, as well as cable TV, refrigerators, air conditioners,Wi-Fi service in all the rooms. Daily management and services are run by professional staff.

Accommodation Facilities & Accommodation Fee

Single rooms and double shared rooms with balconies are available on campus, each equipped with individual bathrooms, cable TV, refrigerators, air conditioners, and Wi-Fi service. Additionally, public kitchens and laundry facilities are available for use. 

Degree program:

Single Room：Small/Medium/Large RMB 7000/10000/14000/year

Double Shared Room: RMB 5000/year

Application Requirements

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, aged 18 and above and in good health, holding valid passports and willing to abide by China’s laws and the university’s rules and regulations and show due respect to China’s social and cultural customs.

Language Proficiency Requirement:

Ø Degree Program in Chinese: Undergraduate, HSK Level 4, Score 210 and above;

               Graduate, HSK Level 5, Score 180 and above;

Ø Degree Program in English: English Language Proficiency evaluation mainly depends on interview;

Application Documents

Academic documents (in Chinese/English)

1. Undergraduate Programs

1.1 High school certificate；

1.2 Official transcript for all the courses in senior high school.;

2. Graduate Programs

2.1 Bachelor/Master degree certificate；

2.2 Official transcript for all the courses during Bachelor’s/Master’s degree study;

2.3 Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors;

Other documents (in Chinese/English)

1. A photocopy of passport;

2. Scanned file of 2-inch photo;

3. Non-criminal Certificate;

4. Foreigner’s Physical Examination Report (please attach Chest X-ray report and blood test reports);

5. Self-introduction Video (within 2 minutes);

6. Personal Statement (including study plan, no less than 800 words);

Application Procedures

1. Log in Online Application website: https://international.hznu.edu.cn

2. Register an account;

3. Fill in application information correctly;

4. Upload the required documents completely;

5. Save and Submit;

6. Check the application result (the admission process normally takes 15 business days);

Application Deadline:

June 30th