History
The history of Wuhan University can be traced back to Ziqiang Institute, which was founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong, the then governor of Hubei Province and Hunan Province in the late Qing Dynasty. The institute changed its name several times before it was finally named Wuhan National University in 1928. It is one of the earliest comprehensive national universities in modern China.
Education
Wuhan University is endeavoring to shape itself into a world-class comprehensive research university domestically and internationally.
Research
WHU has 4 state key laboratories, 2 national engineering research centers, 2 national field research stations, 12 key laboratories at the level of MOE (the Ministry of Education), 5 engineering research centers at the level of MOE, 37 key research bases of natural sciences at provincial and ministry level and an array of WHU scientific research centers. In recent years, WHU has made vigorous efforts to promote the exceptional distribution and development of key research bases, investing in total 300 million RMB in the construction of the bases.
Career
One of the most visited Websites in China, has released a ranking of the Top 100 enterprises’ favorite universities for recruitment. Wuhan University, as the choice of 64 enterprises, ranked first among all the top universities in China.
Wuhan University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #81 Ranking
- 5 Masters
- 48 Scholarships
- 3,684 Academic Staff
- 53,791 Students
- 1,614 Students (int'l)
- 16,137 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Wuhan University Overview
Wuhan University Scholarships
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Wuhan University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 13 reviews
- 5 Star 8 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
I am very interested to learn inside you
I would like to improve my education journey as best
They arm me with enough knowledge to find solution
I like the university because it has different departments made to duly organize every activity concerning the vocations they pursue . The classes are made in such a way that the students can have just enough time to get instructions from the teachers that will help them in their further research . The classroom is made to accommodate maximum students . The campus�s facilities are in good condition which makes all activities run smoothly . The campus accommodates all the students in different dormitories which are in good condition .
Don’t give up because your mate did !
My experience was fun and exciting but it was difficult coz of the language barrier and I learned it coz of my friends who were also nigerian
Wuhan University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 8 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 89 | 81 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 12 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | 134 | 122 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 8 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | 194 | 186 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 108 | - | - |
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Housing services
According to Regulation of Foreigners' Entry and Exit in P. R. China, students should register accommodation and fill in Registration for Provisional Accommodation after their entry. Those who accommodate in hotels or foreign students buildings on campus should register it to hotels or College of Foreign Students Education. Those who accommodate in other places (including home of local residents, inside the enterprises) should declare it to the local police station.
Medical services
One year free insurance is provided for new degree program students who register and pay first year's school fees on time.
There are hospitals in:
- Campus of Humanities and Sciences
- Campus of Engineering
- Campus of Information Sciences
- Campus of Medicine
Sports facilities
Wuhan University Volleyball League TournamentWuhan University B asketball League TournamentWuhan University Football League TournamentWuhan University Badminton League TournamentWuhan University Ping-pong League TournamentWuhan University Track and Field Sports MeetingWuhan University "Around the Country" Sunshine Sports Winter Marathon
Student clubs
There are four Student Associations:
- Sports Associations
- Art Associations
- Academic Associations
- Practical Associations
Accreditation
In 2011, Wuhan University is among the 10 Chinese universities listed by The Times as top 400 universities in the world. For the past century, Wuhan University has built an elegant palatial architectural complex of primitive simplicity which blends perfectly the eastern architectural style with that of the west. Therefore, it is honored as the "Most Beautiful University in China."
The prominence of education has won Wuhan University world-wide reputation and booming international exchanges and cooperation in recent years. It has established cooperative relationship with more than 370 universities and research institutes in over 44 countries and regions.