Central South University of Forestry and Technology

Overview

English Name: Central South University of Forestry and Technology

Control Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: None

World Rank: #1405

Rank in China: #231

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Founded 1958 as Hunan Forestry College.

Moved to Guangzhou where it Became Central South Forestry College 1963. Became Guangdong Farm and Forestry College 1970.

Moved to Hunan where it was renamed as Hunan Forestry College 1974. Became Central South Forestry College 1978.

Acquired present title 1978.

Acquired present status and title 2005. Incorporated the Hunan College of Economics and Management for Cadres 2006.

Main administrative body: Hubei Province

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Academic Details

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Degrees

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Faculties & Divisions

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How to apply to Central South University of Forestry and Technology

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   Find a programme that fits your goals

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3. 3
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4. 4
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Top-Ranked Universities in China

Below: China's top-ranked universities, providing benchmarks for Central South University of Forestry and Technology's academic standing. National rankings reflect a mix of research output, teaching quality, and graduate outcomes.

UN

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Beijing · Public · Rank #2

Zhejiang University

Hangzhou · Public · Rank #3

Tsinghua University

Beijing · Public · Rank #4

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai · Public · Rank #5

Peking University

Beijing · Public · Rank #6

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Below are universities sharing regional libraries and consortia with Central South University of Forestry and Technology. Library reciprocity and shared databases can extend research access beyond what any single institution offers alone.

Central South University

Changsha · Public · Rank #17

Hunan University

Changsha · Public · Rank #122

CH

Changsha University of Science and Technology

Changsha · Public · Rank #588

Hunan Agricultural University

Changsha · Public · Rank #922

HU

Hunan Normal University

Changsha · Public · Rank #1060

Where Else to Study General Engineering

Choosing the right General Engineering programme is rarely about one university alone. Institutions across China cover the same discipline as Central South University of Forestry and Technology from different academic angles, and the right fit depends on what kind of teaching environment suits you.

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan · Public · Rank #9

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin · Public · Rank #22

University of Science and Technology of China

Hefei · Public · Rank #33

Shandong University

Jinan · Public · Rank #34

Tianjin University

Tianjin · Public · Rank #38

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