Zhejiang University, one of the top five universities in the country, will establish a campus in London, the latest indication that Chinese universities are going global by degrees.

The university and Imperial College London signed a memorandum of understanding to boost academic collaboration earlier this month.

"Both will explore the feasibility of establishing facilities in the new western campus of Imperial College for joint academic activities. This is an exciting opportunity," said Song Yonghua, vice-president of Zhejiang University.