Location: Hangzhou
Suitable time: 0.5 Day, 1 Day
Zhejiang University of Technology is the first university in the eastern coastal region to be jointly established by the provincial and ministerial governments; it is also the lead institution for one of the first National "Program for Enhancing the Innovation Capacity of Higher Education Institutions" (2011 Program) Collaborative Innovation Centers, as well as one of Zhejiang Province's first key universities and institutions designated for high-level university development. Founded in 1953, the university traces its origins to the Zhejiang Secondary Industrial School, established in 1910. It has evolved through various stages, including the Hangzhou Chemical Engineering School, Zhejiang Chemical Engineering College, Zhejiang Institute of Chemical Engineering, and Zhejiang Institute of Technology, before being renamed Zhejiang University of Technology in 1993. The university adheres to the fundamental mission of fostering virtue through education. Guided by the cultivation of top-tier innovative talent, with a focus on training professionals in engineering and science, and distinguished by its interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary education, it vigorously cultivates industry elites and leaders who are well-rounded in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education, and who possess a sense of national and family responsibility, an international perspective, an innovative spirit, and practical abilities. The university currently offers 67 undergraduate programs, 46 of which have been selected as national-level first-class undergraduate program construction sites; 22 programs have passed the China Engineering Education Accreditation. The university has established a National Innovation and Entrepreneurship College and a National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base for Practical Education in Higher Education, and ranks 19th on the national university student competition rankings. The university's disciplines span 12 categories, including philosophy, economics, law, and education. It has 1 discipline selected as a provincial "Peak Discipline", 5 as "Advantageous and Distinctive Disciplines", and 9 as "First-Class Disciplines". Twelve disciplines—including chemistry, engineering, materials science, clinical medicine, earth sciences, and physics—rank in the top 1% globally in the Essential Science Indicators (ESI), with two disciplines—chemistry and engineering—ranking in the top 1‰ globally.
Step1: Wander around the Industrial‑Style Campus
Arrive by coach, assemble and receive safety instructions. Take a guided walk across the campus, feel the century‑old engineering heritage and learn the university motto "Virtue, Diligence, Practice".
Step2: School History Museum Visit — See Past and Future
Tour the school history museum and academician corridor. Trace the university's development from 1910, learn about academicians and outstanding alumni including Mao Dun Literature Prize winner Wang Xufeng, and understand the research breakthroughs of this top double‑first‑class‑initiative university.
Step3: Check‑in at Iconic Campus Landmarks
Visit representative landmark buildings of Chaohui or Pingfeng campus. Appreciate the combination of industrial architecture and modern landscape, take sightseeing photos at classic scenic spots.
Step4: Campus Lunch & Short Break
Have student‑style lunch at campus canteen, experience real daily campus life and take a rest.
Step5: Academic Gown Photo Check‑in
Put on academic gowns for commemorative shooting at campus signature sites, build academic sense of honor and take group photos.
Step6: Expert‑led Hard‑core Engineering Special Lecture
Join a keynote lecture hosted by university experts. Topics cover green chemistry & carbon neutrality, AI‑driven pharmaceutical innovation, intelligent manufacturing upgrading and Zhejiang entrepreneurship incubation. Gain insights into cutting‑edge industry trends.
Step7: Hands‑on National Key Laboratory Experience
Enter the National Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry. Complete molecular sieve catalyst preparation hands‑on operation. Explore the whole intelligent manufacturing workflow of biopharmaceutical systems, connect textbook knowledge with real scientific‑research practice.
Step8: Tour Sharing & Departure
Participants share tour takeaways. Wrap‑up activities, assemble the group and board coach for return.
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