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Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, CN · Ranking #9

HUST was formed in 2000 by merging Huazhong Institute of Technology (1952), Tongji Medical University (1907), and Wuhan Urban Construction Institute (1952). Comprehensive research university in Wuhan (1037 Luoyu Road, Hongshan) under the Ministry of Education; Project 985, 211, Double First-Class. Campus over 460 ha with 72% green space (“University in the Forest”). About 55,000 full-time students; 94 undergraduate, 225 master’s, 184 PhD programmes in 12 disciplines. Strong in engineering (US News #8), AI (#10), electrical/electronic (#14), energy (#4). Four divisions: Science, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts and Social Science; 49 schools; affiliated hospitals (Tongji, Union, Liyuan). CSC (Agency 10487) and MOFCOM scholarships. Over 15,000 international alumni from 160+ countries.

Huazhong University of Science and Technology logo

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

About the university

HUST was formed in 2000 by merging Huazhong Institute of Technology (1952), Tongji Medical University (1907), and Wuhan Urban Construction Institute (1952). Comprehensive research university in Wuhan (1037 Luoyu Road, Hongshan) under the Ministry of Education; Project 985, 211, Double First-Class. Campus over 460 ha with 72% green space (“University in the Forest”). About 55,000 full-time students; 94 undergraduate, 225 master’s, 184 PhD programmes in 12 disciplines. Strong in engineering (US News #8), AI (#10), electrical/electronic (#14), energy (#4). Four divisions: Science, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts and Social Science; 49 schools; affiliated hospitals (Tongji, Union, Liyuan). CSC (Agency 10487) and MOFCOM scholarships. Over 15,000 international alumni from 160+ countries.

Key information

  • Location: Wuhan, CN
  • Ranking #9
  • QS #300
  • THE #176
  • US News #100
  • National ranking #9
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Mechanical Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Automation
  • Optical and Electronic Information
  • Energy and Power Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Life Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • School of Medicine (Tongji)
  • Basic Medical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Public Administration
  • Law
  • Foreign Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Journalism

Programs (31)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Campus life

Campus on Luoyu Road, 460+ ha, 72% green (“University in the Forest”). Libraries (53,000 m², 5.79 million volumes), teaching buildings (East-9, East-12, West-5, West-12), Yujia Lake. Dormitories 600–1,200 RMB/month; living 800–2,000 RMB/month. 80+ student associations; Fei Hang Cup, Qiu Shi Cup, Culture Festival; international dragon boat race; OpenAtom, IEEE PELS. Over 85% of international students on English-taught programmes. Employment outcome ~90.35% (2024); top employers Huawei, State Grid, BYD, Tencent.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $450 / per month

Housing options

  • university dormitories (600–1
  • 200 RMB/month by room type)
  • off-campus

Student clubs and organizations

  • 80+ associations under Students’ Association Union; Fei Hang Cup (English
  • clinical skills
  • ACM programming
  • etc.)
  • Qiu Shi Cup (business and innovation)
  • Culture Festival (singing
  • hosting
  • debate); HUST OpenAtom Open Source Club
  • IEEE PELS Wuhan Student Branch; International Student Dragon Boat Friendship Race; lectures
  • Art Troupe
  • film screenings

Sports

  • dragon boat (training base by Yujia Lake)
  • varsity and club teams

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Partner companies

  • Huawei
  • State Grid
  • BYD
  • Tencent

Internships: Employment settlement rate 90.35% (2024); historically 93–96%. Top employers: Huawei (419), State Grid (238), BYD (103), Tencent (82). Sectors: manufacturing, IT services, construction/real estate; 64.40% in eastern China. In 2024, 1,852 undergrads received graduate offers; 114 to Tsinghua/Peking. Job satisfaction 99.36% (2015); 83.56% in major-related jobs. Career support through university services.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Diploma or enrollment certificate
  • transcripts
  • personal statement
  • 60-second self-introduction video (English or Chinese)
  • CV
  • study plan or research proposal (1
  • 000+ words); passport copy; language certificate (HSK 4/5 for Chinese programmes; TOEFL 80+/IELTS 6.0+ for English); medical examination form; no-criminal-record certificate; financial proof (≥USD 5
  • 000) for undergrad. Apply at admission.hust.edu.cn; fee 600 CNY/100 USD.

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $2,480 - $8,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 26.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program (CUP): full tuition, monthly stipend (master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB). MOFCOM–CSC: tuition, accommodation, insurance, resettlement (3,000 RMB), round-trip flight; master’s 36,000 RMB/year, PhD 42,000 RMB/year. CSC Bilateral (Type A) for undergrad, postgraduate, scholars. Apply online only; Agency 10487; fee 600 CNY/100 USD. Master’s under 35, PhD under 40; GPA min 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; TOEFL 80+, IELTS 5.5+ or 6.0+ (by programme). Deadline typically Dec–Mar.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1952
  • Teaching languages: english, chinese
  • Study formats: offline

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