Programs
1. Architecture（English-taught） 2. Architecture（Chinese-taught）
Program Introduction
The Architecture Program at Hangzhou City University (HZCU) is a five-year undergraduate program, which successfully passed the National Architectural Education Accreditation in 2023, and officially joined the certification system of the Canberra Accord on Architectural Education. Graduates are awarded a professional degree in architecture, which is recognized by architectural organizations in over 30 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Commonwealth of Nations, Japan and Hong Kong Speicial Administrative Region. This recognition lays a solid foundation for students to pursue international professional qualifications and cross-border career development.
Rooted in the "New Engineering Education" philosophy, the program has developed a unique "Technology + Humanities" dual-driven cultivation system, with three distinctive specializations: green architecture, digital design, and cultural heritage preservation. The program is equipped with advanced facilities such as an architectural physics laboratory and a digital design laboratory, featuring tools for parametric design, AI-generated content (AIGC) design, virtual reality (VR) technology, and 3D printing. A provincial-level engineering research center has been established, equipped with comprehensive environmental simulation and testing facilities. Multiple practice bases support digital surveying and the dynamic preservation of historic districts.
The curriculum adopts a "Theory Foundation + Design Innovation" model. Theoretical courses cover core modules, including architectural theory and history, building physics and environment, and architectural structures and systems. These courses strengthen students' engineering fundamentals. Design courses span the entire five-year program, progressing from foundational art training and small-scale architectural design to urban complex projects, with specialized topics like historic building regeneration and smart community planning. Practical training accounts for 40% of the curriculum. Through an "Industry-Academia Studio" initiative, the program engages National Academy of Engineering academicians as advisors and collaborates with prestigious Chinese design institutions to mentor graduation projects.
The program cultivates versatile architectural talents with a global vision, innovative thinking, and technical integration capabilities. Notably, 10% of graduates pursue advanced studies at universities ranked in the QS Top 100, while alumni have contributed to landmark projects such as the Permanent Venue of the UN World Geospatial Information Forum and the Yunqi Town Convention Center.
Admission Requirements
Basic Requirements
1. Foreign citizens holding valid foreign passports, friendly to China, and with no criminal records.
2. The eligibility for application should comply with the relevant regulations of China's Ministry of Education.
3. Applicants should be between 18 and 25 years old and have graduated from high school.
Language Requirements
For applications to English-taught programs, the applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
1. English is the native language or official language;
2. Obtain a TOEFL iBT score of 78 or above, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or above,100 or above in Duolingo, or an equivalent score in other internationally recognized English proficiency tests;
3. Have obtained an academic certificate in a country where English is the native language;
4. If unable to provide standardized English test scores, applicants must take the English test organized by the university.
For applications to Chinese-taught programs, the applicants must have an HSK4 score of 180 or above. Applicants whose previous qualification was taught in Chinese or whose native language is Chinese may be exempt from submitting HSK scores subject to the recognition of the university.
Application Procedure
1. Application deadline: June 30th, 2025;
2. Online application system website: https://hzcu.at0086.cn/student;
3. Log in and create your account;
4. Fill in the personal information correctly and upload the required documents;
5. Save and submit the application;
6. Wait for the admission result.
Fees
Tuition: RMB 18,000 per academic year
AccommodationFee: RMB 3200 per student per academic year (twin room)
Bank Information
Domestic Remittance
Name: Hangzhou City University
Account Number: 1202022309900680817
Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Hangzhou Genshan Sub-branch
International Remittance
Name: Hangzhou City University
Account Number: 1202022309900680817
Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Zhejiang Provincial Branch
Swift BIC: ICBKCNBJZJP
Bank Add.: No.4 Huancheng North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Insurance
All international students coming to study in China must purchase insurance，with the minimum premium standard set at 800 RMB per student per year. Those who fail to purchase the required insurance can not be registered.
Scholarships
The university offers the scholarship for first year international students to encourage and support outstanding international students to study at HZCU. In addition, international students also enjoy the opportunity to apply for Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students, Hangzhou Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students and HZCU Scholarship for International Student with Outstanding Academic Records during their study at HZCU.
Contact Information
HZCU Website: http://english.hzcu.edu.cn/
Enquiry Hotline: +86-571-88018498
E-mail: admission@hzcu.edu.cn
Address: No.50 Huzhou Street, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Postcode: 310015
