West Lake University is based on the American private university model.
West Lake University was founded on 2016,65438 (formerly known as West Lake Institute of Advanced Studies, formally approved by the Ministry of Education in April 20 18). It is a private university founded by China scientists in order to concentrate on promoting the in-depth research of cutting-edge science in China. Shi, an academician of China Academy of Sciences, is the chairman, and the Nobel Prize winner is the honorary chairman.
Introduction to West Lake University:
The orientation of the school is "high starting point, small but refined, research-oriented". There are only three colleges: Life Science College, Science College and Engineering College. His research interests are neo-Confucianism, life health and cutting-edge science and technology.
At present, West Lake University only recruits doctoral students, not undergraduates and master students. In 20 17, 9 doctoral students were enrolled for the first time. In 2065438+2008, 1500 people applied for doctor's degree, and only 120 people were admitted. At present, there are 334 doctoral students in West Lake University.
Because West Lake University does not have the right to award doctoral degrees at present, the doctoral students recruited by West Lake University are jointly trained with Zhejiang University and Fudan University. Basic courses and most specialized courses are held in Fudan University and Zhejiang University, and only academic research activities are held in West Lake University.