Located in Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, Xihu University will strive to establish a new international and high-starting research-oriented university with a small and refined model, focusing on basic academic research and application of science and technology transformation, devoting itself to creating scientific knowledge and technological development that will influence the world and benefit mankind, and cultivating talents with genuine innovative spirit and entrepreneurial ability, which will become the support and promotion. The motive force of China's future development.

At the beginning of the founding of Xihu University, Zhejiang Xihu Institute of Higher Education was first established. As the main body of University construction, Zhejiang Xihu Institute of Higher Education established four research institutes, namely, biology, basic medicine, science and frontier technology, to carry out doctoral training and create a first-class, open and innovative academic research environment. On this basis, Xihu University will give priority to the construction of science, medicine and engineering disciplines, cultivate high-level innovative talents, strive to enhance the national scientific and technological strength, promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the region and promote social and economic development.

West Lake University will also pioneer private capital to support high-end scientific and technological research. Enterprises, individuals and organizations pool capital and resources to actively support the growth of West Lake University, participate in promoting the history of education and science and technology in China, and promote the development of the nation.