Zhejiang Normal University
Jinhua, China • World Rank #991
Overview
Founded 1956 as Hangzhou Teachers Junior College.
Upgraded to Hangzhou Teachers College 1958. Through the merger of Zhejiang Education College and Zhejiang Physical Education College, became Zhejiang Teachers College 1962.
It was moved to Jinhua 1965. Acquired present title 1985.
Merged with Zhejiang Financial School, Zhejiang School of Preschool-Teacher Education and Jinhua Railway Engineering School respectively in 2000, 2001 and 2004.
Main administrative body: Zhejiang Province
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Zhejiang Normal University are gathered below for quick reference. Most enquiries route through the admissions team unless noted otherwise.
Academic Details
The numbers below cover the academic side of Zhejiang Normal University. Academic calendar conventions vary — semester, trimester, or quarter systems each carry different teaching rhythms.
Degrees
Also postdoctoral programmes
Bachelor's 4 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Economics
- Engineering
- Management
- Natural Sciences
Master's 11 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Applied Mathematics
- Consumer Studies
- Educational Administration
- Electronic Engineering
- Higher Education
- Human Resources
- International Business
- International and Comparative Education
- Marketing
- Optics
Doctoral 12 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Chinese
- Classical Languages
- Higher Education
- International and Comparative Education
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Philology
- Philosophy of Education
- Preschool Education
Faculties & Divisions
Zhejiang Normal University's academic units by subject area. New subject areas (data science, sustainability studies) often emerge as inter-departmental majors before settling into a single faculty.
Chemistry and Life Sciences (College) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Geography
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Science Education
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Chemist
- Lab Researcher
- Quality Control Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chuyang Honors (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- English
- Natural Sciences
Communication and Creative Culture (College) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Advertising and Publicity
- Arts and Humanities
- Cinema and Television
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Film
- Folklore
- Heritage Preservation
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Media Studies
- Theatre
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Management (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- International Economics
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Transport Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Fine Arts (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Design
- Fine Arts
Common Career Paths
- Artist
- Curator
- Art Educator
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Foreign Languages (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Linguistics
- English
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Modern Languages
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Geography and Environmental Sciences (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Climate Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Linguistics
- Arts and Humanities
- Chinese
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Philology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Culture and Education (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Linguistics
- Chinese
- Linguistics
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law and Political Science (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Law
- Political Sciences
- Social Work
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics Physics and Information Technology (College) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Optical Technology
- Optics
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- IT Consultant
- Network Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Music (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aesthetics
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Musicology
- Performing Arts
Physical Education and Health Sciences (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Preschool Teacher Education (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Preschool Education
- Visual Arts
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Teacher Education (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Technology
- Health Education
- Pedagogy
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Vocational and Technical Education (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Automotive Engineering
- Business Education
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Finance
- Maintenance Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Service Trades
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Xingzhi (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Applied Chemistry
- Economics
- Engineering
- Law
- Literature
- Natural Sciences
- Pedagogy
Postgraduate Teaching and Student Affairs (Department/Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Zhejiang Normal University are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.
Bachelor's Degree
60 programmes
Zhejiang Normal University delivers 60 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.
Visual Communication Design 视觉传达设计 Communication Studies
Pharmacy 药学 Pharmacy
Physical Education (Normal) 体育教育（师范） Physics & Astronomy
Physics (Normal) 物理学（师范） Physics & Astronomy
Preschool Education (Normal) 学前教育（师范） Education & Teaching
Primary Education (Normal) 小学教育（师范） Education & Teaching
Primary Education - Sino-Foreign Cooperation (Normal) 小学教育（中外合作办学）（师范） Education & Teaching
Product Design 产品设计 Applied Design
Robotics Engineering 机器人工程 Robotics & Automation
Social Work 社会工作 Social Work
Software Engineering - Sino-Foreign Cooperation 软件工程（中外合作办学） Software Engineering
Special Education (Normal) 特殊教育（师范） Special Education
Translation Studies 翻译 Translation & Interpreting
Transportation 交通运输 Sport and Exercise Science
Urban and Rural Planning 城乡规划 Business & Management
Science Education (Normal) 科学教育（师范） Education & Teaching
Ideological and Political Education (Normal) 思想政治教育（师范） Education & Teaching
Industrial Design 工业设计 Applied Design
Information and Computing Science 信息与计算科学 Information Systems & Technology
Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection 非物质文化遗产保护 Archaeology
Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering 智能制造工程 Industrial & Systems Engineering
Intelligent Medical Engineering 智能医学工程 Medicine
International Economics and Trade 国际经济与贸易 Economics
Japanese 日语
Law 法学 Law
Materials Science and Engineering 材料科学与工程 Materials Science
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Normal) 数学与应用数学（师范） Mathematics
Music (Normal) 音乐学（师范） Music
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering 光电信息科学与工程 Robotics & Automation
History (Normal) 历史学（师范） History
Dance (Normal) 舞蹈学（师范）
Administrative Management 行政管理 Business & Management
Animation 动画 Film & Animation
Applied Psychology (Normal) 应用心理学（师范） Psychology
Art and Technology 艺术与科技
Artificial Intelligence (Intelligent Precision Diagnostics and Therapy) 人工智能（智能精准诊疗） Health Sciences
Biology (Normal) 生物科学（师范） Biological Sciences
Biotechnology (Pharmaceutical) 生物技术（制药） Biotechnology
Business Administration 工商管理 Business Administration
Chemistry (Normal) 化学（师范） Chemistry
Chinese Language Education (Normal) 汉语国际教育（师范） Linguistics & Language Studies
Chinese Language and Literature (Normal) 汉语言文学（师范） Linguistics & Language Studies
Chu Yang Academy 初阳学院
Communication Engineering 通信工程 Communication Studies
Computer Science and Technology 计算机类 Computer Sciences
Accounting 会计学 Accounting
Digital Media Art 数字媒体艺术 Media Studies & Mass Media
Drama, Film and Television Literature 戏剧影视文学 Performing Arts
E-Commerce 电子商务 Business & Management
Educational Technology (Normal) 教育技术学（师范） Education & Teaching
Electronic Information Engineering 电子信息工程 Robotics & Automation
English (Normal) 英语（师范） English Language Studies
Environmental Design 环境设计 Applied Design
Environmental Science and Engineering 环境科学与工程 Environmental Sciences
Finance 金融学 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Financial Management 财务管理 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Fine Arts (Normal) 美术学（师范） Visual Arts
French 法语 Linguistics & Language Studies
Geography (Normal) 地理科学（师范） Geography
Geomatics Science and Technology 地理信息科学 Civil Engineering & Construction
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How to apply to Zhejiang Normal University
A short guide to applying to Zhejiang Normal University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Zhejiang Normal University offers 60 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Each programme at Zhejiang Normal University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Apply directly via Zhejiang Normal University's online portal at www.zjnu.edu.cn. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhejiang Normal University
Common questions students ask about Zhejiang Normal University — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
Where is Zhejiang Normal University located?
Zhejiang Normal University is located in Jinhua, China.
What is Zhejiang Normal University's control type?
Zhejiang Normal University operates as a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Zhejiang Normal University?
Student enrolment at Zhejiang Normal University is around 30,000.
How is Zhejiang Normal University ranked?
Zhejiang Normal University is ranked #991 globally and #175 in China.
What programmes are available at Zhejiang Normal University?
Zhejiang Normal University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Is Zhejiang Normal University officially recognised?
Zhejiang Normal University is accredited by Ministry of Education.
How do I find Zhejiang Normal University online?
You can find Zhejiang Normal University online at www.zjnu.edu.cn.
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