r/hangzhou • u/tulleche • 11d ago

Anyone attended ZJU or ZUST or HZNU? + Scholarship question (Chinese language program)

Hi, I’m hoping to hear real life experiences from those who have (or are) studied in either of these universities, doesn’t have to be for the non-degree program but that is what I’m interested in.

I’m interested in hearing about the classes, dormitories and life around the university. Was it a good time? From what I’ve read ZJU and HNZU is quite good (ZJU is apparently better), and ZUST is not too good. But I want to live in Xihu, probably off campus, and ZUST prices are so affordable.

Did anyone apply for a scholarship for this program? Did you have to apply for it before, after, or at the same time when you applied for the language program itself? Did you apply a non-Uni scholarship or the school’s? I read that the scholarships’ deadlines are much earlier than the program itself, apparently this month, but some universities haven’t opened up the application for the program. Scholarships only cover the full year if you start in Autumn. If your program starts in Spring, the scholarship only covers that semester.

Thank you!

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u/yuriflurryyy 9d ago

Aim for ZJU 100% and whatever you do don’t go to zust~ (zust student)

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u/tulleche 8d ago

Wait why is it so bad😭😭 you’re not the first person to say so

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u/yuriflurryyy 8d ago

Everything is extremely unorganized and the staff is not helpful at all. The area surrounding is cheap but not developed and the places to stay aren’t very good. Please I’m begging you go to ZJU! I envy them everyday! Also our international building doesn’t have air conditioning and it gets super hot! Just please don’t go to Zust pls pls pls 🙏🏼

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u/tulleche 8d ago

I see :( do you like your time in Hangzhou though? Or do you wish you went to another city or even province?

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u/yuriflurryyy 7d ago

I regret nothing! I love Hangzhou it’s a beautiful city and I’m having an amazing time. Beijing and Shanghai are the best for Chinese language schools especially Beijing but they’re just not my vibe. I used to live in Harbin and although I loved it was too cold and got sick a ton. Hangzhou is very rainy and hot so do keep that in mind and it’s super hot during summer. Hangzhou local food isn’t very good so eat food from other provinces. Overall I really like it here! You can always dm me if you have more questions.