Zhejiang Normal University(ZJNU), founded in 1956, is one of the five key universities in Zhejiang Province, and one of the top 100 universities in China. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, ZJNU ranks NO.1 among Zhejiang provincial universities, ranks between 25-34 in China, ranks 89 in Asia, and ranks between 501-600 in the world. According to the US News University Rankings 2023, ZJNU ranks NO.1 among Zhejiang provincial universities, ranks 67 in China, ranks 150 in Asia, and ranks 649 in the world.

Mathematics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materialogy, Computer Science and Environment/Ecology are the six top 1% disciplines in the world according to the ESI(Essential Science Index) global ranking, and 20 disciplines are listed as first-class disciplines in Zhejiang Province. There are 28 national courses, and 4 national experimental teaching demonstration centers at ZJNU.

ZJNU possesses 4 campuses, covering an area of more than 659 acres with well-equipped libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, entertainment centers, hospitals, supermarkets, etc.