Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China • Founded 1952 • World Rank #9
Overview
Established in 1953, the Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a very large-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study.
This 71-year-old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
HUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Where Huazhong University of Science and Technology sits geographically, plus the contact channels students use during admissions. Alumni-office inquiries are separate from admissions and have their own contact page.
Academic Details
The academic indicators below give context on how Huazhong University of Science and Technology operates at scale. A lower staff-to-student ratio generally signals more faculty access, though research-heavy institutions skew the read.
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China.
Medicine (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Nursing
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Architecture and Town Planning (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Architecture
- Urban Studies
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Civil Engineering and Mechanics (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bridge Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Mechanics
- Road Engineering
- Transport Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
- Structural Engineer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Computer Science and Technology (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Distance and Continuing Education (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Continuing Education
- Distance Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- International Economics
- Regional Planning
- Rural Planning
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Power Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Energy and Power Engineering (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Heating and Refrigeration
- Mechanical Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Thermal Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Environmental Science and Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Hydropower and Information Engineering (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Water Science
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Journalism and Information Communications (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Communication Studies
- Journalism
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life Science and Technology (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Materials Science and Engineering (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Heating and Refrigeration
- Materials Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mechanical Science and Engineering (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine and Health Management (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Administration
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Marine Engineering
- Naval Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Public Administration (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Public Administration
Software Engineering (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Search and filter Huazhong University of Science and Technology's available programmes by degree level. The list reflects the institution's current catalogue and may not include programmes that are paused or pending approval.
Bachelor's Degree
90 programmes
At undergraduate level, Huazhong University of Science and Technology offers 90 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Law 法学 Law
Music Performance 音乐表演 Music
Medical Laboratory Technology 医学检验技术 Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Medical Imaging 医学影像学 Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Mechanical Engineering (Class) 机械类 Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation (Qiming Exemplary Class) 机械设计制造及其自动化(智能制造启明实验班） Applied Design
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Qiming Exemplary Class) 数学与应用数学（拔尖基地启明实验班） Mathematics
Mathematics (Class) 数学类 Mathematics
Materials Science (Class) 材料类 Materials Science
Materials Forming and Control Engineering (Qiming Exemplary Class) 材料成型及控制工程（智能成形启明实验班） Materials Science
Marine Engineering 轮机工程 Marine Science
Management Science and Engineering (Class) 管理科学与工程类 Business & Management
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering 船舶与海洋工程 Architecture
Journalism and Communication (Class) 新闻传播学类 Communication Studies
International Business (English Minor) 国际商务（英语辅修学位） English Language Studies
Information Management and Information Systems (Medical Informatics) 信息管理与信息系统（医学信息） Health Informatics
Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Engineering 水利水电工程 Electrical Engineering
Forensic Medicine 法医学 Medicine
Foreign Language and Literature (Class) 外国语言文学类 Literature
Financial Engineering 金融工程 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Environmental Science and Engineering (Smart Environment) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 环境科学与工程类（智慧环境启明实验班） Environmental Sciences
Environmental Science and Engineering (Class) 环境科学与工程类 Environmental Sciences
Environmental Design 环境设计 Applied Design
Preventive Medicine 预防医学 Medicine
Transportation Engineering 交通工程 Transportation Engineering
Supply Chain Management (IE Double Degree) 供应链管理（IE双学位） Supply Chain & Logistics
Software Engineering (AI Large Models Experimental Class) 软件工程（AI大模型试验班） Software Engineering
Software Engineering 软件工程 Software Engineering
Sociology (Class) 社会学类 Social & Cultural Studies
Robotic Engineering (Qiming Exemplary Class) 机器人工程（智能机器人启明实验班） Robotics & Automation
Robotic Engineering 机器人工程 Robotics & Automation
Public Administration (Healthcare Management) 公共事业管理（卫生事业管理） Public Administration
Public Administration (Class) 公共管理类 Public Administration
Product Design 产品设计 Applied Design
Engineering Mechanics (Digital-Smart Mechanics) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 工程力学（数智力学启明实验班） Mechanical Engineering
Physics (Qiming Exemplary Class) 物理学（严济慈启明实验班） Physics & Astronomy
Physics (Class) 物理学类 Physics & Astronomy
Philosophy 哲学 Philosophy & Ethics
Pharmacy (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Program) 药学（中外合作办学） Pharmacy
Pharmacy (Class) 药学类 Pharmacy
Pediatrics 儿科学 Medicine
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering (Optoelectronic Chip Integration) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 光电信息科学与工程(光电融合芯片启明实验班) Robotics & Automation
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering 光电信息科学与工程 Robotics & Automation
Nursing 护理学 Nursing
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (Qiming Exemplary Class) 船舶与海洋工程（智慧船海工程启明实验班） Architecture
Biological Sciences (Sino-Foreign Cooperative Program) 生物科学（中外合作办学） Biological Sciences
Clinical Medicine (8-Year Program) 临床医学（八年制） Medicine
Clinical Medicine 临床医学 Medicine
Civil Engineering (Class) 土木类 Civil Engineering & Construction
Chinese Language and Literature (Class) 中国语言文学类 Linguistics & Language Studies
Chemistry (Qiming Exemplary Class) 化学（拔尖基地启明实验班） Chemistry
Chemistry (Class) 化学类 Chemistry
Business Administration (Class) 工商管理类 Business Administration
Broadcasting and Hosting Art 播音与主持艺术 Media Studies & Mass Media
Biomedical Engineering - Medical-Engineering Cross (Qiming Exemplary Class) 生物医学工程（医工交叉启明实验班） Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biomedical Engineering (Class) 生物医学工程类 Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biological Sciences - Life Sciences and Technology (Qiming Exemplary Class) 生物科学（生命科学与技术启明实验班） Biological Sciences
Clinical Medicine (Chinese-Western Medicine) 中西医临床医学 Linguistics & Language Studies
Biological Sciences (Class) 生物科学类 Biological Sciences
Big Data Management and Applications (Qiming Exemplary Class) 大数据管理与应用（数智管理优化启明实验班） Data Science & Analytics
Basic Medicine 基础医学 Medicine
Automation (Unmanned Systems) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 自动化（无人系统启明实验班） Robotics & Automation
Automation (Class) 自动化类 Robotics & Automation
Athletic Training 运动训练
Artificial Intelligence (Embodied AI) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 人工智能（具身智能启明实验班） AI & Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence 人工智能 AI & Machine Learning
Architecture (Class) 建筑类 Architecture
Anesthesiology 麻醉学 Operating Room & Surgical Technology
Economics (Class) 经济学类 Economics
Energy and Power Engineering (Qiming Exemplary Class) 能源与动力工程（碳中和启明实验班） General Engineering
Energy and Power Engineering (Class) 能源动力类 General Engineering
Electronic Information Engineering (Smart Communication) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 电子信息工程（智能通信启明实验班） Communication Studies
Electronic Information (Telecom College) (Class) 电子信息类（电信学院） Robotics & Automation
Electronic Information (Integrated Circuits) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 电子信息类（集成电路启明实验班） Robotics & Automation
Electronic Information (Integrated Circuits College) (Class) 电子信息类（集成电路学院） Robotics & Automation
Electronic Information (Future Technology Class) (Class) 电子信息类（未来技术实验班） Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering and its Automation (Smart Energy) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 电气工程及其自动化（智慧能源启明实验班） Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering and its Automation (AI Specialization) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 电气工程及其自动化（电气AI启明实验班） Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering and its Automation 电气工程及其自动化 Robotics & Automation
Aeronautics and Astronautics (Class) 航空航天类
Digital Media Art 数字媒体艺术 Media Studies & Mass Media
Digital Economy (AI Double Degree) 数字经济（AI双学位） Economics
Dentistry 口腔医学 Dentistry
Dance Performance 舞蹈表演 Performing Arts
Cybersecurity (Qiming Exemplary Class) 网络空间安全（网安启明实验班） Cyber Security
Computer Science and Technology (Turing) (Qiming Exemplary Class) 计算机科学与技术（图灵启明实验班） Computer Sciences
Computer Science and Technology (Cybersecurity College) (Class) 计算机类（网安学院） Cyber Security
Computer Science and Technology (Computer College) (Class) 计算机类（计算机学院） Computer Sciences
Communication (Computer Science Minor) 传播学（计算机辅修学位） Communication Studies
Clinical Medicine (Qiming Exemplary Class) 临床医学（卓越医师启明实验班） Medicine
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How to apply to Huazhong University of Science and Technology
A short guide to applying to Huazhong University of Science and Technology — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Huazhong University of Science and Technology's 90 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Huazhong University of Science and Technology typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Huazhong University of Science and Technology processes applications through www.hust.edu.cn. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +86 (27) 8754 2157. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Huazhong University of Science and Technology as a study destination.
In what year was Huazhong University of Science and Technology established?
Huazhong University of Science and Technology was founded in 1952 (approximately 74 years ago).
Where can I find Huazhong University of Science and Technology?
The institution is located in Wuhan, China.
What is Huazhong University of Science and Technology's control type?
Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a public institution.
How many students does Huazhong University of Science and Technology have?
The institution has a student body of over-50,000.
What is Huazhong University of Science and Technology's ranking?
Huazhong University of Science and Technology holds rank #9 globally and #6 in China.
What degrees does Huazhong University of Science and Technology offer?
Huazhong University of Science and Technology delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Is Huazhong University of Science and Technology officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.
What is Huazhong University of Science and Technology's official website?
The institution's website is www.hust.edu.cn.
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