Why Study in Wenzhou University

Wenzhou University (WZU) is a dynamic and comprehensive regional university growing up with the reform and opening up momentum of China. It ranks top 10% among all the higher education institutions in China and ranks 10th in Zhejiang province. The university was first established in 1933 with donation from Mr. Huang Suchu, a renowned industrialist in Wenzhou. Six other schools were merged in its history to form the present Wenzhou University, which presents a rich cultural atmosphere and fine educational tradition. The university is among the first batch of state-approved Chinese Language and Culture Education Base; it is designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) to accept Chinese Government Scholarship students; it is also authorized to accept overseas Chinese students and students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Apart from the Chinese Government Scholarship, international applicants can also apply for Confucius Institute Scholarship, Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship, and Wenzhou University Scholarship for International Students.

Comprehensive University
Its academic programs cover 9 discipline areas including literature, science, engineering, law, education, economics, history, management and art.It offers 45 postgraduate programs and 55 undergraduate programs. It has almost 30,000 undergraduates, 1,000 postgraduates, 400 international students, and around 13,000 part-time students annually for continuing education.

Open University
Wenzhou University actively implements the strategy of educational internationalization and is vigorously engaged in various international exchanges and cooperation. 

As of December 2014, the university has established exchange and cooperation relations with over 60 universities and research institutes from about 20 countries and regions such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, Japan and Korea. 

Outward-looking Programs
The university has always attached great importance to international students' education and all the 55 undergraduate programs and 45 postgraduate programs are open to international students. Considering the limited Chinese language ability of some international applicants, WZU specially offers international students 4 English-medium bachelor degree programs (Mechanical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Economy and Trade), 1 English-medium master degree program (Chemistry) and 1 "First Chinese, then specialty" 2+2 mode bachelor degree program -- International Trade (China-oriented). Those special programs are great opportunities for international students to learn specialty knowledge and in the meantime to get a better understanding of the Chinese language, culture and China's development.

Global Learning
WZU encourages students to actively participate in studying abroad programs to develop global vision, adaptability and mobility. International dual-degree programs include 2+2 Bachelor program with Florida Institute of Technology, USA, in Mechanical Engineering; 2+2 and 3+1 Bachelor program with Coventry University, UK, in Business, Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Art and Design; 2+2 and 3+1 Bachelor program and 2+1 Master program with University of Central Lancashire, UK; 3.5+1.5 Master Program with SUNY Oswego, USA, in Education.