Hunan University

China | Changsha, China (Mainland)

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Overview

Hunan University is nestled at the base of the scenic Yuelu Mountain and along the western banks of the serene Xiangjiang River, in the culturally and historically significant city of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. Renowned as an "Ancient Millenarian Academy, Famous Centennial University," it is one of the key comprehensive universities under the Ministry of Education. The university is part of China's prestigious "Project 211" and "Project 985," initiatives prioritizing investment in top-tier institutions. Professor Liu Keli serves as the Party Secretary of the CPC Hunan University Committee, while Professor Zhao Yueyu leads as President of this distinguished institution.

The university comprises a Graduate School and 23 colleges and departments, covering 11 diverse academic disciplines, including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, management, medicine, and arts. It offers 25 first-order disciplines with Ph.D. authorization, 41 with Master's degree authorization, and 20 academic degree authorizations. Additionally, it boasts 2 key first-order disciplines and 14 second-order disciplines recognized at the national level, along with 21 post-doctoral programs.

Ranking

Hunan University is widely recognized for its academic excellence and strong global presence. According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, it is ranked 119 globally, 22 in Asia, and 12 in China. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the university is positioned at 448 globally, while the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 places it within the 301–350 bracket. Additionally, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023 ranks Hunan University between 151–200 worldwide. The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2024 lists it at 274th globally, placing it among the top 1.4% of universities worldwide. These impressive rankings underscore Hunan University's academic strength and growing international reputation.

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