Against a worldwide background of increasing interdependence and diminishing borders, we review our past and envision the future ZJU as one of the world's leading, comprehensive, research-intensive and innovative universities.We need to become a more visible, attractive and engaged contributor in the global higher education arena.
-- From the 2018 “Global ZJU” Strategy Introduction
From the end of 2017, the University sought to refine ZJU's strategic global priorities. The strategy development process was meant to be inclusive, with more than 200 staff members, students and alumni being consulted through seminars and interviews.
"Global ZJU: CREATE to Impact" -- the resulting global strategy was released in July 2018, serving as a blueprint for ZJU's global engagement. The six major aspects outlined in the strategy are: