With its predecessor Westlake Institute for Advanced Study established in 2016, Westlake University is striving to cultivate top talent, to make breakthroughs in basic research and innovation in cutting-edge technologies, and to foster human development through science and technology.
Here, Westlake University hosts some of the most outstanding scientists in the world, nurtures the best young talent, engages them in cutting-edge basic and applied research, searches for the optimal organization and practice for research and education most suitable for China, and serves as a powerful driving force to promote sustainable high-tech development, and ultimately contributes to the world civilization in ways that are worthy of the Chinese nation!
At Westlake, we dedicate ourselves to fundamental research and original tech-nologies, and translate our research fin-dings to real-world applications.
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Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | 301 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 18 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| - | 308 | 290 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Westlake University has four residential colleges. While living on campus, undergraduates enjoy the comfort of single bedrooms and shared living areas with 3-4 suitemates. Living here feels personal, cozy and connected.
At Yungu Campus there is a small library located on levels 4 and 5 of the Campus Services Center Building. The space has 150 seats and 4 seminar rooms.The main Yungu Campus library will be completed in the second half of 2024. When it opens it will have over 2,000 seats. The new building will provide an elegant and comfortable environment for our Westlake community.
The gym at Yungu campus, located in the Faculty Recreation Center (C16), has a variety of weight-lifting and cardio equipment as well as free training areas. Yunqi Campus has two gyms, featuring weight-lifting and cardio equipment, which can be accessed by swiping a campus card.
Based on 1 reviews
My overall study experience was a mix of positives and challenges. I appreciated the exposure to relevant course content and the opportunity to learn practical skills, especially in areas like laboratory techniques and instrumentation. Some lecturers were passionate and helpful, which made learning easier and more engaging. However, there were also aspects that could be improved. For instance, sometimes the teaching methods felt outdated, and a few courses lacked the hands-on experience they promised. Communication between staff and students could also be more effective, especially when it comes to schedules and feedback. In summary, the experience has been decent — not bad, but not exceptional either. With some improvements in teaching quality and student support, it could be much better.
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