Regional Economics

Located in Hangzhou, the capital as well as the political, economic and cultural center of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Gongshang University is a public higher educational institution administrated by Zhejiang Province and focuses in the fields of business and technology. The English-medium master's degree program International trade (in the field of Chinese business) is ZJSU specialty and has been growing in popularity among International students. Besides, a total of 92 degree programs, including 48 bachelor's degree programs, 41 master's degree programs and 3 doctoral degree programs, are available for you as well. Last but not least, 4 non-degree programs, i.e. long-term Chinese language program, short-term Chinese language program, business Chinese program and China and Chinese business, are offered for you to learn pure Mandarin or Chinese business ways. ZJSU will be a perfect learning destination for those interested in Chinese culture, especially in the respect of Chinese business and finance.

3 years

Degree Awarded

Qualified student will be granted Doctor Degree of Regional Economics by Zhejiang Gongshang University

The history of Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZGU) goes back to 1911 when it was named "Hangzhou Business School", which was one of the first business schools in China. It was renamed "Hangzhou Institute of Commerce" in 1980 and then "Zhejiang Gongshang University" in 2004.

Facts and Figures of ZJSU
 
Established in 1911 as China’s earliest Business School, "Hangzhou Business School"     
Renamed in 1980 as "Hangzhou Institute of Commerce"  
Renamed in 2004 as "Zhejiang Gongshang University"     
 
Domestic Students: 26900
Faculty and staff: 2180
Library collection: 2.4 million books, plus11,000 kinds of magazines and journals

Honors and Reputation

Grade A" school in the evaluation by China’s Ministry of Education in 2007
 
 Statistics is ranked No. 4 in China
 Food Science is ranked No. 4 in China
 Logistics is ranked No. 5 in China
 Law School is distinguished with two of top 10 Chinese Young Jurists

Zhejiang Gongshang University is located in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province and is the vicinity of Shanghai

About Hangzhou
One of six ancient capital cities in imperial China with a history of 8,000 years.

One of the most livable cities in the world
One of the safest cities in China
One of two best tourist attractions in China
One of ten most economically competitive cities in China
One of the most suitable cities for foreign direct investment in China
The first among the best cities for doing business in China  ---by Forbes Forum
 

Living on Campus

ZGU provides on-campus accommodations for international students, fully furnished apartments, as well as cleaning service and on-campus dining hall. All apartments are equipped with air-conditioning, hot water, colour TV, refrigerator, internet and telephone. There is a public kitchen on each floor in the apartment building. Internet access is available on site. 

Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.

On Xia Sha Campus

3,250 RMB per year for double room

8,200 RMB per year for single room

Living off campus

If you don’t like to live on campus, you can choose to rent a room near your campus or join a local homestay family. Rent a House, apartment or flat.

The university allow foreign students to live off campus while you have to inform the university and get the permission from the university first before you make the arrangement. 

Off Campus hotels (click the pics to enlarge)

   

Average Rents for off-campus living

Depending on different cities, here is the general rang of the price for renting:

One-bedroom apartment: RMB 800-2500 per month

Two-bedroom apartment: RMB 1000-4500 per month

Three-bedroom apartment: RMB 1500-8000 per month

What’s more, the price varies depending on the condition of the apartment, facilities/furnishings, and especially the location

        

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

2. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health

3. Applicants should have Master's Degree Certificate or above

4. Applicants should have HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) test score of level 6 or above

With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Graduation certificate of high school

Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Academic transcript of high school

5.  HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)

Level 6 or above

6.  Health certificate

Photocopy of physical examination record. 

7.  Financial guarantee letter

Photocopy of the signatured financial guarantee letter from his/her financial guarantor to prove their solvency.

8.  Resume 

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