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Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, China · C9 League · Founded 1897
#31
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Zhejiang University ranks #31 globally — #49 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #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 #31 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#49
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · 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

Subject rankings

Zhejiang University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Physics & Astronomy #74 #33 #1
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #2 #5
Biotechnology #2 #7
Biomedical Engineering #3
Food Science & Technology #3 #7
Chemical Engineering #26 #4 #8
Computer Science #34 #23 #9 #4
Artificial Intelligence #39 #4 #6
Environmental Science #52 #4 #5
Automation & Control #4
Engineering & Technology #31 #23 #5
Agriculture & Forestry #41 #7 #5
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #35 #6 #7
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #94 #16 #7
Polymer Science #7
Chemistry #21 #8 #9
Materials Science #22 #9 #8
Civil Engineering #45 #8 #10
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #40 #20 #9
Marine/Ocean Engineering #9
Telecommunication Engineering #11
Transportation Science #12
Energy Science & Engineering #15 #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 #49 in QS 2026, #39 in THE 2026, #24 in ARWU 2025 and #45 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #31 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 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · 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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