Zhejiang Sci-Tech University is located in the famous historical and cultural city of Hangzhou. Its predecessor, Silkworm Academy, was founded in 1897 by Qi Lin, the governor of Hangzhou, for saving the country through industry and education. It is one of the earliest new educational institutions in China. 1908 upgraded to higher sericulture school. From the Revolution of 1911 to the eve of liberation, due to the turbulent situation, the school was renamed and relocated several times and continued to operate in the vicissitudes of life.