With the following link you can find a list of courses at Zhejiang University.

Please note that we do not give any guarantee on the information found on the universities‘ websites.

Participation in the exchange program with Zhejiang University exempts you from paying any tuition fees for the partner university. Moreover you can apply for a scholarship (e.g. PROMOS scholarship).

• At least 3rd (Bachelor) semester during the application period
• good academic performance
• English language certificate:
  • German University Entrance Qualification (Abitur): at least 6 years of English
  • Language test of the RWTH Arts and Humanities Language Center (at least B2 level in all components)
  • IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL

• Your motivational letter and your study plan (min. 30 CP) should be entered in the respective fields on the online application platform.  

In addition, please upload the following documents in PDF format:

• CV in German
• Transcript of grades in English (in RWTHonline or issued by the Central Examination Office )
• Language requirements:
  • English: at least B2 level
  • Rudimentary knowledge of Chinese is recommended (not obligatory though)
• Master students: letter of recommendation of a professor in English (can be submitted later)

The core of your application is the statement of motivation. In the statement, you need to explain how the semester abroad integrates into your curriculum. Why do you want to attend Zhejiang University? Which courses do you want to take there? Make it evident that you have thought about the integration of academics completed externally in your curriculum here.

You are welcome to supplement your statement with your enthusiasm for the country, language, university town, etc. You can also mention individual motivation outside of studies (e.g. interest in a sports group or student club on the host university campus). We award volunteer work with an additional point.

You apply until…

• …January 31^th each year for a study abroad in fall (1-2 semesters).
• …May 15^th for a study abroad in spring (in case there are spaces available) (1 semester).

The semester times at ZJU differ from those in Aachen – please pay attention to this regarding your exam plans, especially in the semester prior to your study abroad. The mentoring team is happy to assist you with your study organization:

• winter semester: September until January
• summer semester: February until June

Please upload your application documents in PDF format to our application platform by the respective application deadline. Incomplete documents cannot be considered.

After checking your application (approx. 2-3 weeks) you will be informed in written form of your nomination by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; your application documents will then be forwarded to ZJU. At the same time you will have to register at the partner university – ZJU will make the final decision. Please note: For Master students, the letter of recommendation is obligatory until registration deadline at ZJU (June 15^th resp. Dec 15^th)!

The Exchange Office of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering will gladly assist you in case you have questions to these formalities.