Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) is the first university jointly established by provincial and ministerial authorities in the eastern coastal region of China, a leading university in the first batch of the national "Institutions of Higher Learning Innovation Ability Enhancement" (2011 Plan) collaborative innovation centers. Located in Hangzhou—a renowned historical and cultural city as well as a scenic tourist destination in China—ZJUT was founded in 1953, with its origins dating back to the Zhejiang Intermediate School of Technology established in 1910.
The University comprises three campuses: Zhaohui, Pingfeng, and Moganshan, housing 29 colleges. Currently, it enrolls 21,880 full-time undergraduate students, 16,638 graduate students, and 1,382 international students. The university employs 3,387 staff members, including 2,412 full-time faculty, among whom are 6 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE).
2026 International Summer Programs
1. Happy Chinese & Amazing China
Program Overview
This summer school targets European teenagers learning Chinese, combining language learning with cultural dissemination. From Shanghai's international metropolis to Hangzhou's e-commerce capital, the program explores the historical evolution of both cities through language classes, cultural lectures, research visits, and immersive experiences in Chinese tea ceremony, martial arts, calligraphy, and painting. The 14-day program includes 20 hours of classroom Chinese learning, 30 hours of on-site teaching on China's national conditions and culture, and 20 hours of experiential visits.
Program Dates
Three sessions planned (adjustable based on applications):
Early March 2026 (Norway) – 12 students
Early July 2026 (Italy) – 20 students
Early August 2026 (Belgium) – 20 students
Eligibility
European teenagers learning Chinese
Contact
Dr Binbin Cai
Email: 9819390@qq.com
2. Chinese Culture and Sustainable Development
Program Overview
This 14-day program integrates Chinese cultural experiences with sustainable development visions within a multidisciplinary framework. Through collaborative lectures, interdisciplinary activities on sustainable development, cultural experiences, company visits, and city exploration, participants engage with global sustainability challenges while experiencing Chinese culture.
Program Dates
July – early September 2026 (negotiable), 14 days
Eligibility
Delegations of 10-15 undergraduate or graduate students from world's Top 100 universities (USA, UK, Australia, Canada, etc.). One delegation leader required for groups under 10; one or two leaders for groups exceeding 10.
Contact
Prof. Li Yong
Email: liyong@zjut.edu.cn
3. Chinese Culture and AI Innovation
Program Overview
This 7-day program focuses on AI innovation within a multidisciplinary framework, integrating Chinese cultural experiences with AI development prospects. Participants engage in collaborative lectures on AI innovation and entrepreneurship, complemented by cultural experiences, company visits, and city exploration.
Program Dates
July – early September 2026 (negotiable), 7 days
Eligibility
Delegations of 10-20 undergraduate or graduate students with sufficient English proficiency from European universities (France, Spain, etc.). One delegation leader required for groups under 10; one or two leaders for groups exceeding 10.
Contact
Prof. Li Yong
Email: liyong@zjut.edu.cn
4. Human Settlement Renewal Design: Theory, Strategy and Practice
Program Overview
This intensive two-week program, organized by the School of Design and Architecture, explores contemporary theories and methodologies in human settlement renewal, integrating sustainable development, cultural heritage preservation, and community-responsive design. Participants learn through lectures, workshops, site surveys, and collaborative projects guided by an international teaching team from the University of Sheffield, Aalto University, and Politecnico di Milano. The program culminates in a final design review and exhibition, with 3 academic credits awarded upon completion.
Program Dates
July 5 – July 15, 2026 (14 days)
Eligibility
25 postgraduate students worldwide specializing in environmental design, architecture, urban planning, and related fields
Application Requirements
Updated CV
Statement of purpose (max. 500 words)
Optional: portfolio or sample of academic/work projects
Contact
Prof. Tian Mimi
Email: tmm518@zjut.edu.cn
5. Advanced Battery Materials and Devices
Program Overview
This course focuses on fundamental theories of battery materials (electrochemical principles, electrode materials, electrolytes), advanced battery technologies (solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries), device engineering (manufacturing processes, characterization, failure analysis), and industrial applications. Integrating theoretical instruction with cross-border joint research projects and industrialization cases, the course invites internationally renowned scholars and industry experts to provide a full-chain knowledge integration from material innovation to industrial application.
Program Dates
Two weeks during summer 2026
Eligibility
Graduate students in related fields
Credits
2 academic credits
Contact
Prof. Min Fan
Email: fanmin@zjut.edu.cn
6. Land Management and Urban–Rural Spatial Governance: An International Perspective
Program Overview
This course examines international comparisons and policy practices related to land institutions, urban–rural development, and spatial governance. Taught by Professor Walter Timo de Vries from Technical University of Munich, the program covers international land tenure systems, land readjustment and consolidation, village renewal, cadastral systems, and land policy. Through lectures, international case studies, group discussions, and scenario-based simulations, participants develop systematic understanding of land management's critical role in urban–rural development.
Program Dates
June 29 – July 6, 2026 (8 days)
Eligibility
Graduate students in planning, land management, and related fields
Contact
Prof. Tu Fan
Email: tufan@zjut.edu.cn
7. Roots & Regions: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Program Overview
This 10-day program explores Zhejiang's living heritage through digital innovation and design. Structured in three phases, participants begin with online expert lectures on regional traditions, conduct on-site field research at Hangzhou's cultural landmarks (Future Rural Lab, Liangzhu Museum, Grand Canal), and collaborate in design studios to prototype projects including information visualization, interactive posters, digital games, and IP characters. Selected projects will be publicly exhibited.
Program Dates
August 21 – September 1, 2026 (3 online + 7 in Hangzhou)
Eligibility
Undergraduate and graduate students worldwide in design, media arts, cultural studies, digital humanities, or related fields
Contact
Dr. Andy Gong
Email: andyg3@zjut.edu.cn
8. Cross-cultural Engineering Practice Experience
Program Overview
This two-week summer course, jointly organized by the School of Chemical Engineering and the University of Applied Sciences Lübeck, Germany, focuses on "green development" and "energy" as strategic themes. The program includes language and professional seminars, enterprise visits (including Geely Automobile Intelligent Assembly Line), cultural perception classes (language learning, tea culture, traditional etiquette), and interactive exchange sessions. Special lectures by German Professor Jörn Volkher Wochnowski explore topics including carbon neutrality, carbon peak, and China's achievements in low-carbon development.
Program Dates
Summer 2026 (two weeks)
Contact
Dr. Cen Jie
Email: jcen@zjut.edu.cn