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Wuhan University

Wuhan, CN · Ranking #8

Wuhan University was founded in 1893 as Ziqiang Institute; National Wuhan University from 1928. Comprehensive research university in Wuchang, Wuhan (299 Bayi Road), on Luojia Hill by East Lake. Six faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Information Sciences, Medical Sciences; 34+ schools. About 60,000 students; strong in computer science (US News #16), chemistry, engineering. Famous cherry blossom garden (c. 1,000 trees). Double First-Class; Project 985, 211. CSC (Agency 10486) and other scholarships. Programmes in Chinese and English; affiliated hospitals (Renmin, Zhongnan).

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Wuhan University

About the university

Wuhan University was founded in 1893 as Ziqiang Institute; National Wuhan University from 1928. Comprehensive research university in Wuchang, Wuhan (299 Bayi Road), on Luojia Hill by East Lake. Six faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Information Sciences, Medical Sciences; 34+ schools. About 60,000 students; strong in computer science (US News #16), chemistry, engineering. Famous cherry blossom garden (c. 1,000 trees). Double First-Class; Project 985, 211. CSC (Agency 10486) and other scholarships. Programmes in Chinese and English; affiliated hospitals (Renmin, Zhongnan).

Key information

  • Location: Wuhan, CN
  • Ranking #8
  • QS #186
  • THE #122
  • US News #90
  • National ranking #8
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Philosophy
  • Chinese Classics
  • Chinese Language and Literature
  • Foreign Languages
  • Journalism
  • Arts
  • History
  • Economics and Management
  • Law
  • Marxism
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Information Management
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences
  • Resource and Environmental Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Science
  • Remote Sensing
  • Geodesy
  • Medicine
  • Basic Medical Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Stomatology

Programs (15)

  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Journalism and Communication
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Finance and Accounting

Campus life

Campus on Luojia Hill by East Lake, Wuchang; cherry blossom garden (c. 1,000 trees, peak mid-March). Dormitories in several buildings; living 1,600–2,050 RMB/month. 117+ student associations; Luojia Golden Fall Art Festival, Cherry Blossoms Poetry and cultural events, Luojia International Cultural Festival. Application fee 800 RMB or 111 USD. Employment outcome rate ~90.69% (2020); many graduates to civil service and state-owned enterprises; high share of undergrads pursue further study.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $450 / per month

Housing options

  • on-campus dormitories (Buildings 1–10: single
  • double
  • studio; 8
  • 000–30
  • 000 RMB/year)
  • monthly or daily rates

Student clubs and organizations

  • 117+ clubs in six categories: ideology and politics
  • academic science and technology
  • innovation and entrepreneurship
  • culture and sports
  • volunteer and public service
  • self-discipline; Luojia Golden Fall Art Festival
  • Cherry Blossoms Poetry Competition
  • Animation Club
  • Luojia Theatre
  • dragon-boat tug-of-war
  • Luojia Golden Fall International Cultural Festival

Sports

  • dragon-boat tug-of-war
  • inter-school teams; varsity and club sports

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Internships: Employment rate 90.69% overall (2020): undergrad 86.27%, master’s 94.80%, PhD 95.90%. Many undergrads pursue further study; about 80% express interest in postgraduate study. Recruitment shifted to online; increased preference for civil service and state-owned enterprises. Career support through university services.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • TOEFL
  • IELTS

Required documents

  • Valid passport (valid at least through December of enrolment year)
  • degree certificates and transcripts
  • two recommendation letters (master’s) or two from professors/senior professionals (doctoral)
  • personal statement and research plan (min 1
  • 000 words)
  • language certificate (HSK 4 with 180+ for Chinese / TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+ for English)
  • financial certification (min USD 5
  • 000). Apply at admission.whu.edu.cn.

Tuition costs

  • $2,760 - $7,590 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 18.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): full tuition waiver, free accommodation, medical and accident insurance, monthly stipend (master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB). Apply via studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and admission.whu.edu.cn; Agency 10486. Deadline typically late February. Master’s under 35, PhD under 40. Chinese-taught: HSK 4+; English-taught: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 5.5+. Cannot hold other scholarships. China-Link and other programmes may apply; check admission.whu.edu.cn.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1893
  • Teaching languages: chinese, english
  • Study formats: offline

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