Hangzhou Dianzi University began in 1956 as the Hangzhou Aviation Industry Finance and Economics School. In 1980 the State Council approved its conversion into an electronics-oriented institute, and in 2004 it received university status together with the name it carries today.
The university is in Hangzhou, in Zhejiang Province, and it operates more than one campus in the city. It describes itself as a research and teaching university with a focus on electronic information and notable strengths in economics and management, and its subjects extend across engineering, science, economics, management, liberal arts, law and art.
University profiles report more than 28,000 students and over 2,200 staff members. Times Higher Education lists subjects including electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, business and management, law, and art and design, which fits a history that moved from a finance and economics school to an electronics-oriented institute and then to a multi-subject university.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Ergonomics and UX, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Key university for electronics and IT in Zhejiang. Strong ties with electronics and software industries in Hangzhou (e.g., Alibaba, Hikvision).
Research:
Microelectronics & Integrated Circuits, AI & Big Data, IoT & Embedded Systems, Intelligent Control & Robotics, Software Engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
Jack Ma (honorary professor)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1500
Current students***:
25000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Leading university for electronics and IT in Hangzhou, strong industry links, focus on applied technology.
Cons
Specialized in electronics and IT.
Best For
Leading university for electronic science, computer technology, and automation in Hangzhou.
Japan's Hosei University has a science and engineering faculty covering mechanical and electrical fields.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
How did Hangzhou Dianzi University get its present name?
It was founded in 1956 as the Hangzhou Aviation Industry Finance and Economics School. The State Council approved its conversion into an electronics-oriented institute in 1980, and it became Hangzhou Dianzi University in 2004.
What is the university's main academic focus?
It describes itself as a research and teaching university centred on electronic information, with notable strengths in economics and management. Times Higher Education lists electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, and business and management among its subjects.
How big is the student body?
Recent profiles give more than 28,000 students and over 2,200 staff members. Exact counts differ slightly between sources and years.
Where is the university located?
It stands in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, and has more than one campus in the city. The number of campuses is reported differently by different sources, so check the official site for the current layout.
Which kinds of subjects can be studied?
The university spans engineering, science, economics, management, liberal arts, law and art. This range reflects its growth from a specialised school into a multi-subject institution.
What kind of school was it originally?
It started as a finance and economics school linked to the aviation industry, not an electronics school. Electronics became its emphasis from 1980, when it was approved as an electronics-oriented institute.
Where can international applicants find fees and admission rules?
Fees, entry requirements and application dates are set by the university and updated each year, so the official international admissions pages are the reliable place to check. Applicants should confirm teaching language and programme availability there.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Electronics, Information Technology (IT), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Software
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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