Zhejiang University (浙江大学 / Zhèjiāng Dàxué / ZJU)

Founded 1897 (chartered as Qiushi Academy / 求是书院 / "Seeking-Truth Academy" by Lin Qi during late Qing reforms — among the EARLIEST modern Chinese universities, predating Peking; renamed multiple times through the Republican era; reorganised in 1998 by merger of four Hangzhou universities including the original Zhejiang University, Hangzhou University, Zhejiang Agricultural University, and Zhejiang Medical University). China's premier comprehensive university in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province. Founded 1897 as Qiushi Academy ('Seeking Truth Academy') by Lin Qi during late Qing reforms — one of the EARLIEST modern Chinese universities, predating Peking University. Current Zhejiang University formed by 1998 mega-merger of four Hangzhou universities (original ZJU + Hangzhou University + Zhejiang Agricultural University + Zhejiang Medical University) — making it one of China's largest and most comprehensive universities. ~70,000+ students across five Hangzhou campuses (Yuquan main, Xixi, Zijingang, Zhijiang, Huajiachi). Faculties span all major disciplines including the Faculty of Engineering (premier Chinese engineering after Tsinghua), Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Agriculture Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (through the Zhejiang University School of Medicine including the affiliated First and Second Affiliated Hospitals), Faculty of Earth Sciences, and the Chu Kochen Honors College. Strong industry ties with Alibaba (founded in Hangzhou by ZJU alumni). C9 League founding member.

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