West Lake University is a new institution of higher learning sponsored by social forces and supported by the state. Founded in March 20 15 and approved by the Ministry of Education in February 20 18. Its predecessor and preparatory support institution is Zhejiang West Lake Institute of Advanced Studies, and the organizer is Hangzhou West Lake Education Foundation. In accordance with the orientation of running a school with a high starting point, small but refined, and research-oriented, the school is committed to gathering first-class teachers, building first-class disciplines, cultivating first-class talents, and producing first-class achievements, making outstanding contributions to the national strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education, innovation-driven development, and building a high-level research university.
The existing Yun Qi Campus is located in Yun Qi Town, Xihu District, with about 65,438+006,000 square meters of building facilities, including 4 scientific research buildings, 65,438+0 office buildings and 2 student apartments. Yungu Campus, the main campus, is located in Zijingang Science and Technology City, Xihu District, with a land area of 1.495 mu, of which the first phase is 635 mu, which is expected to be completed in 202 1 year.