Westlake University

Westlake University is a new type of non-profit research university initiated by social forces and key-supported by the state. It primarily conducts basic frontier scientific and technological research, adheres to the development of limited disciplines, emphasizes interdisciplinary integration, and starts with doctoral education, focusing on cultivating top-notch innovative talents. Aligned with its positioning of high starting point, small scale, and research intensity, the university is committed to gathering first-class faculty, building first-class disciplines, nurturing first-class talents, and producing first-class outcomes, striving to make outstanding contributions to the national strategies of rejuvenating China through science and education, innovation-driven development, and the construction of a high-level research university. On February 14, 2018, Westlake University was officially approved for establishment by the Ministry of Education. Westlake University implements a presidential responsibility system under the leadership of the board of directors. Professor Qian Yingyi serves as the chairman of the board, and Professor Shi Yigong serves as the first president of Westlake University. Hereby, Westlake University sincerely invites outstanding talents from home and abroad to join!