Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, China · C9 League · Founded 1897

#28

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Zhejiang University ranks #28 globally — #47 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #39 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #24 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #45 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Zhejiang University places #28 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#47

▲ 2 vs 2026 (#49)

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#39

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

#24

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#45

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Hangzhou, China

Founded

1897

Total students

≈ 60,000

International students

≈ 8%

Group

C9 League

Official site

zju.edu.cn

Subject rankings

Zhejiang University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Physics & Astronomy

#74

—

#33

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

—

Biotechnology

—

Biomedical Engineering

—

Food Science & Technology

—

Chemical Engineering

#26

—

Computer Science

#34

#23

Artificial Intelligence

#39

—

Environmental Science

#52

—

Automation & Control

—

Engineering & Technology

#31

#23

—

Agriculture & Forestry

#41

—

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#35

—

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

#94

—

#16

Polymer Science

—

Chemistry

#21

—

Materials Science

#22

—

Civil Engineering

#45

—

#10

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#40

—

#20

Marine/Ocean Engineering

—

Telecommunication Engineering

—

#11

—

Transportation Science

—

#12

—

Energy Science & Engineering

—

#15

History

#16

—

Earth & Geosciences

#51-100

—

#18

#61

Education

#69

#38

#76-100

#19

Metallurgical Engineering

—

#21

—

Biological Sciences

#63

—

#36

#23

Economics & Econometrics

#60

—

#76-100

#25

Hospitality & Tourism

#51-100

—

#28

—

Water Resources

—

#28

#33

Library & Information Science

—

#35

—

Business & Management

#79

—

#37

—

Textile Science & Engineering

—

#37

—

Natural / Physical Sciences

#38

#43

—

Life Sciences & Medicine

#67

#38

—

Law

#90

#38

—

Business & Economics

—

#38

—

Mathematics

#46

—

#51-75

#74

Public Health

—

#76-100

#48

Architecture

#51-100

—

Philosophy

#51-100

—

Dentistry

#51-150

—

#101-150

—

Veterinary Science

#51-100

—

#76-100

—

Communication & Media

#51-100

—

#101-150

—

Marketing

#51-100

—

Public Administration

#51-100

—

Statistics

#51-100

—

#76-100

—

Geography

#101-150

—

#51-75

—

Mining & Mineral Engineering

—

#51-75

—

Medicine / Clinical

#120

—

#76-100

#58

Clinical & Health

—

#69

—

Social Sciences & Management

#73

#89

—

Nursing

#101-150

—

#76-100

—

Linguistics

#79

—

Psychology

#101-150

#201-250

#151-200

#82

Accounting & Finance

#87

—

#101-150

—

Art & Design

#99

—

Modern Languages

#100

—

Archaeology

#101-150

—

English Language & Literature

#101-150

—

Performing Arts

#101-150

—

Anatomy & Physiology

#101-200

—

Development Studies

#101-150

—

Political Science & IR

#101-150

—

#101-150

—

Arts & Humanities

#106

#101-125

—

#117

Sociology

#151-200

—

#201-300

—

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Zhejiang University ranked in the world in 2026?

Zhejiang University ranks #47 in QS 2027, #39 in THE 2026, #24 in ARWU 2025 and #45 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #28 globally.

Is Zhejiang University a C9 League university?

Yes. Zhejiang University is a member of the C9 League.

When was Zhejiang University founded?

Zhejiang University was founded in 1897.

What percentage of Zhejiang University students are international?

Approximately 8% of Zhejiang University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

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