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Hangzhou

Hangzhou combines the cultural landscape of West Lake with a range of higher-education institutions.

01

Academic setting

The municipal university directory includes Zhejiang University, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Zhejiang University of Technology and Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. Consult each university for current international programmes.

02

West Lake and the Grand Canal

West Lake, canal-side neighbourhoods and tea culture make Hangzhou more than a technology-city label. University locations are spread across different districts, so compare the campus rather than only the central sightseeing area.

03

Life beyond class

West Lake’s causeways, gardens and historic sites are central to Hangzhou’s cultural landscape. The city also offers opportunities to learn about tea and silk traditions.