Zhejiang University (ZJU), established in 1897, is one of China's most comprehensive and prestigious institutions of higher learning. It is a state-funded public university, fully supported by the Ministry of Education, and an elite member of the C9 League and the "Double First-Class" initiative. ZJU is a world-class research hub across Engineering, Agriculture, Humanities, Sciences, and Medicine. Its core strengths include fields such as Computer Science, Agricultural Science, Engineering, and Chemistry. For international students, in addition to Chinese-taught programs, ZJU offers a large number of English-taught programs (particularly at the postgraduate level). The university is located in Hangzhou, one of China's most scenic cities, and features large, modern campuses dedicated to innovation.