CCST values “Problem-Based Learning”, which is an innovative educational initiative that aims at nurturing students’ all-around abilities through participation in academic competitions. Through this initiative, students can enhance their abilities to innovate and integrate theories with applications. At the global stage, CCST’s students have proved their international competitiveness with outstanding achievements.

The College of Computer Science and Technology took second place at the 2025 International College Students Innovation Competition.

At the 2025 BlackHat MEA CTF Global Finals, the joint team *0xA, led by Zhejiang University, secured the world championship with an overwhelming advantage.

ZJU’s Supercomputing Team is an eight-time champion of the world’s leading supercomputing challenge (ASC) and has set a world record in computing performance.

On November 3, 2024, a Zhejiang University team claimed the championship at the ICPC Asia Regional Contest, marking the university's third victory in the mainland China division.