Zhejiang A&F University

Introduction to Zhejiang A&F University

Founded in 1958, Zhejiang A&F University (浙江农林大学, ZAFU) is a key comprehensive university of Zhejiang Province located in Lin’an District, Hangzhou (west end of Hangzhou Chengxi Sci-Tech Corridor). ZAFU is co-established by Zhejiang Provincial Government and State Forestry Administration, directly under the auspices of Zhejiang Province. As a multidisciplinary university featuring in agriculture, forestry and biological environment, ZAFU offers degrees in 8 disciplines.

Over the past 60 years, Zhejiang A&F University has grown to cover three campuses, with a total area of 213 hectares. As a multi-disciplinary university, it offers eight discipline classes, with strengths in agriculture, forestry, and the biological environment. Currently, the disciplines of Engineering, Plant & Animal Science, and Agricultural Science rank in the top 1% of Essential Science Indicators; ZAFU is now ranked in the National Top 200 Universities according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Zhejiang A&F University is composed of Donghu, Yijin and Zhuji campuses, covering 213 hectares and 900,000 square meters of building space.With 17 faculties and one independent college, ZAFU offers 62 undergraduate programs, 55 graduate programs and 1 postgraduate program. At present, Zhejiang A&F University has over 32,500 students (including over 1900 graduate students andmore than1000 international students) and 2022 staff. The disciplines of Engineering, and Plant & Animal Science rank in the top 1%of ESI, Forestry in the top 20% and Landscape in the top 30% of national disciplines evaluation.Zhejiang A&F University now ranks in National Top 200 universities of ARWU.

Zhejiang A&F University has one State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, one National Engineering Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources, one National Laboratory of High Efficient Preparation Technology of Biopesticide, one International Tea Culture Base, and 22 Provincial and Ministerial Sci-tech Innovative Laboratories.

Zhejiang A&F University is a comprehensive university with a favorable academic atmosphere. “Pursuing the Truth and being Dedicated” is the motto of the university. The beautiful campus, famous for its abundant plant species, surrounded by mountains and waters, is an ideal place for study and research.

We focus on education as a journey of self-discovery and personal fulfillment. The degree programs were designed to improve students’ competences which will promote their employ-ability in the long term. International cooperation is one of the key objectives of the university. You will discover a dynamic and ambitious university supported by energetic and committed staff. We look forward to meeting you here in Zhejiang A&F University.

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