Westlake University is a new type of high-quality research-oriented university based in the historic Chinese city of Hangzhou - a stunning city well-known throughout Asia for its long history, rich culture, fine arts, and beautiful scenery. Our university was founded by prominent globally respected scientists and scholars. We are quickly becoming a leading university for science, engineering, and innovation. At Westlake, we emphasize academic freedom, research excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, and international collaboration. We are committed to building a truly international, world-class, research-oriented university.

Electronics and Information Engineering has been a driving force that propels this modern information technology evolution and is behind the foundation of the world's most advanced discoveries and achievements. The School of Engineering is devoted to pushing the frontiers of research in applied sciences to introduce new technologies and know-how that can advance human well-being and environmental sustainability. In this program, you will make original contributions and develop impactful innovations that will shape the future of undergoing information technologies, including the Artificial Intelligence.

 

Application Deadline:

1st Round: October 14, 2024 - November 18, 2024
2nd Round: December 9, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Graduate courses offered by the School of Engineering are taught by world-class faculty who have studied and held academic positions at some of the world's top-ranked universities. A diverse range of courses in the Electronic Science and Technology program are custom-built to match the fundamentals of most advanced discoveries and applications. This program allows our students to conduct research and projects that include various stages of original and impactful innovations, such as theory, design, modeling and simulation, micro and nano fabrication, assembly and packaging, in vitro and in vivo testing, clinical validation when needed, and project management.

Research Fields
1. Physical Photonics
2. Circuits and Systems
3. Micro and Nano Electronics and Solid-State Circuits
4. Electromagnetics and Microwave Technologies

Join Inspiring People

At Westlake University, you will learn from and be mentored by their world-class faculty. Over 95% of our professors hail from top-notch universities including MIT, Caltech, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. In addition, all our senior leadership have studied and/or held positions at distinguished institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, UPenn, UIUC, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden). You will work and collaborate with these brilliant scientists and engineers changing their world. You will also be surrounded by enthusiastic fellow students who seek challenges in academics, personal growth, and cultural adventures. At Westlake, you will make lifelong friends and connect with future leaders.

A Community for Future Leaders

Westlake University is an intimate, supportive, and diverse community. Different interests and causes are represented by multiple types of student groups, allowing individuals to explore, create, and lead in their own ways. We hope to facilitate an engaging, exciting, and inspiring student life experience for all.

Westlake University Campus

Our beautiful campus was designed by renowned German firm HENN GmbH and is one of the most sustainable and multi-functional campuses in the world. Our campus boasts 300 state-of-the-art independent laboratories, 13 innovation platforms, and six shared research facilities. Our main campus is in the heart of an expanding university town, between a major technology hub and ancient historical ruins, tea plantations, and Westlake UNESCO world heritage site.

"Go International, Go Abroad"

GO INTERNATIONAL

Westlake university’s goal is to recruit 50% domestic and 50% international students to all undergraduate programs to create a truly international study environment.

Our PhD programs recruit students from top global masters’ programs.

GO ABROAD

In addition to your international experience in China, all undergraduate students are required to spend a semester or full academic year at one of their 19 partner universities abroad. We have established study abroad programs with leading universities in North America, Australia, Europe, and Asia including UC Berkeley, Cornell University, University of Edinburgh, UC San Diego, Monash University, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and many more.

PhD students are encouraged to study in short-term programs abroad or to present their research at international academic research conferences and forums. There are ample funding opportunities for graduate international experiences.