[5] The proposal for the establishment of a private research university was submitted on March 11, 2015, by individuals from business and academia, including Shi Yigong, Chen Shiyi, and Pan Jianwei.

[5] Westlake University is located in Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in China.

The "residential loop" fills the campus perimeter, and contains residences and other personnel support facilities.

This interim campus satisfies the basic needs of Westlake University in its initial stages.

Regular leisure activities are organized by different clubs, the Union of Faculty and Staff and the Office of Academic Services and Student Affairs.