Hunan University
Changsha, China • World Rank #122
Overview
Originating from Yuelu Academy founded in 976 A.D.
It is the oldest institution in chinese history. Transformed into "Hunan Institute of Higher Education" in 1903.
"Hunan Institute of Higher Education" was closed down, became "Hunan Senior Teachers School" in 1912. Replaced by "Hunan Public Poly-Technical College" in 1917.
"Public Poly-Technical College", "Hunan Public College of Law and Politics" and "Hunan Public Business College" merged to shape the modern "Hunan University" in 1926.
Upgraded 1937. Acquired present status 1959 (officially restored).
Incorporated "Hunan University" and "Hunan College of Economics and Finance" in 2000, "Hunan Computer College" in 2002. Part of "211 Project" and "985 Project" universities.
Main administrative body: Ministry of Education
Location & Contact
The geographic and contact details below cover where Hunan University is and how to reach its administrative offices. Campus emergency contact is typically distinct from general inquiries.
Academic Details
Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Hunan University's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.
Degrees
Also postdoctoral programs
Bachelor's 9 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Arts and Humanities
- Design
- Economics
- Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
Master's 56 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Architecture
- Automotive Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Design
- Educational Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foreigners Education
- Heritage Preservation
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- International Business
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Management
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Modern Languages
- Museum Studies
- Native Language Education
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Power Engineering
- Private Administration
- Public Administration
- Rural Planning
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Transport Management
Doctoral 29 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Architecture
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Design
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- History
- Law
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophical Schools
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Power Engineering
- Railway Engineering
- Road Engineering
- Rural Planning
- Statistics
- Town Planning
Faculties & Divisions
Find which faculty at Hunan University covers your subject area. Cross-listed subjects (taught across multiple faculties) require checking which faculty owns the credentialing for your degree.
Yuelu (Academy) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Architecture (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chinese Language and Literature (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Literature
Civil Engineering (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil 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.
Electrical and Information Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
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 (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Finance and Statistics (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Finance
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Foreign Languages (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English
- Literature
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Science and Engineering (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Journalism and Communication (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Film
- 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 (College) 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.
Marxist Studies (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Material Science and Engineering (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Materials Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics and Econometrics (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Econometrics
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Education (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Educational Sciences (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biology (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
Common Career Paths
- Biologist
- Lab Technician
- Research Scientist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- International Business
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
Common Career Paths
- Process Engineer
- Plant Manager
- Materials Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Design (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
Common Career Paths
- Designer
- Creative Director
- UX Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Trade (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physics and Microelectronics (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Microelectronics
- Physical Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Hunan University's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Bachelor's Degree
72 programmes
Hunan University's 72 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
International Economy and Trade 国际经济与贸易 Economics
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 数学与应用数学 Mathematics
Materials Science and Engineering 材料科学与工程 Materials Science
Marxism Theory 马克思主义理论
Marketing 市场营销 Marketing
Law 法学 Law
Journalism 新闻学 Media Studies & Mass Media
Japanese 日语
Internet of Things Engineering 物联网工程 Electronics
Measurement Control Technology and Instrumentation 测控技术与仪器 Electrical Engineering
Intelligent Vehicle Engineering 智能车辆工程 General Engineering
Intelligent Science and Technology 智能科学与技术 General Engineering
Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering 智能制造工程 Industrial & Systems Engineering
Intelligent Construction 智能建造 Civil Engineering & Construction
Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated System 集成电路设计与集成系统 Applied Design
Information and Computing Science 信息与计算科学 Information Systems & Technology
Information Security 信息安全 Cyber Security
Industrial Engineering 工业工程 Industrial & Systems Engineering
Radio and Television Directing 广播电视编导 Media Studies & Mass Media
Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering 给排水科学与工程 Natural Sciences
Vehicle Engineering 车辆工程 General Engineering
Urban and Rural Planning 城乡规划 Business & Management
Urban Management 城市管理 Business & Management
Statistics 统计学 Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Software Engineering 软件工程 Software Engineering
Security Techniques 保安技术
Robotics Engineering 机器人工程 Robotics & Automation
Industrial Design 工业设计 Applied Design
Quantum Information Science 量子信息科学 Information Systems & Technology
Public Finance 公共财政 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Public Administration 公共事务管理 Public Administration
Product Design 产品设计 Applied Design
Philosophy 哲学 Philosophy & Ethics
Pharmacy 药学 Pharmacy
Microelectronics Science and Engineering 微电子科学与工程 Robotics & Automation
Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation 机械设计制造及其自动化 Applied Design
History 历史学 History
Business Administration 工商管理 Business Administration
Chemical Biology 化学生物学 Biological Sciences
Chemical Engineering and Technics 化学工程与工艺 Chemistry
Chemistry 化学 Chemistry
Chinese Language and Literature 汉语言文学 Linguistics & Language Studies
Civil Engineering 土木工程 Civil Engineering & Construction
Communication Engineering 通信工程 Communication Studies
Computer Science and Technology 计算机科学与技术 Computer Sciences
Data Science and Big Data Technology 数据科学与大数据技术 Data Science & Analytics
Digital Media Technology 数字媒体技术 Media Studies & Mass Media
Economic Statistics 经济统计学 Economics
Economics 经济学 Economics
Electronic Science and Technology 电子科学与技术 Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering and Automation 电气工程及其自动化 Robotics & Automation
Financial Management 财务管理 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Finance 金融学 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Environmental Science 环境科学 Environmental Sciences
Environmental Engineering 环境工程 Environmental Engineering
English 英语 English Language Studies
Engineering Mechanics 工程力学 Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Management 工程管理 Business & Management
Energy Storage Science and Engineering 储能科学与工程 Natural Sciences
Electronic and Information Engineering 电子信息工程 Robotics & Automation
Actuarial Science 精算学 Natural Sciences
Advertising 广告学 Advertising & Digital Marketing
Applied Chemistry 应用化学 Chemistry
Applied Physics 应用物理学 Physics & Astronomy
Architecture 建筑学 Architecture
Artificial Intelligence 人工智能 AI & Machine Learning
Automation 自动化 Robotics & Automation
Big Data Management and Application 大数据管理与应用 Data Science & Analytics
Biological Technology 生物技术 Biological Sciences
Broadcasting and Hosting Arts 播音与主持艺术 Media Studies & Mass Media
Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering 建筑环境与能源应用工程 Civil Engineering & Construction
Accounting 会计学 Accounting
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How to apply to Hunan University
Practical steps to apply to Hunan University, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Hunan University's catalogue includes 72 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Hunan University's admissions process.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Submit your application
Submit your completed application through Hunan University's official website at www.hnu.edu.cn. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hunan University
Frequently asked questions about Hunan University, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
Where can I find Hunan University?
The institution is located in Changsha, China.
Is Hunan University public or private?
Hunan University operates as a public institution.
How many students does Hunan University have?
The institution has a student body of 36,000.
What is Hunan University's ranking?
Hunan University holds rank #122 globally and #36 in China.
What qualification levels does Hunan University offer?
Hunan University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Who recognises Hunan University?
Yes, Hunan University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
What is Hunan University's official website?
You can find Hunan University online at www.hnu.edu.cn.
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