Wuhan University of Technology

Wuhan, China • QS 2027 #951-1000

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: Wuhan University of Technology
Institution Type: Institute of Technology
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #951-1000 Times Higher Education 2023 #1001-1200 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #201-300 CWTS Leiden 2025 #302 SCImago 2026 #162
Wuhan University of Technology campus and surroundings
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Founded 2000 on the basis of former Wuhan University of Technology (WUT, founded in 1948) under the Ministry of Education, Wuhan Transportation University (WTU, founded in 1945) under the Ministry of Communications and Wuhan Automotive Polytechnic University (WAPU, founded in 1958) under the China National Automotive Industry Corporation.

Part of "211 Project" universities. Main administrative body: Ministry of Education

Location & Contact

Need to get in touch with Wuhan University of Technology or find your way to campus? Address, phone, email, and online links are below. These reflect what the institution publishes on its official channels.

Address: Mafang Campus, 122 Luoshi Road
Postal Code: 430070

Academic Details

Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Wuhan University of Technology's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.

Academic Year: September to July (September-January; February-July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
Total Students: 540,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 3,255

Degrees

Also MBA.

Bachelor's 10 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Architecture
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Law
  • Management
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
Master's 64 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Architecture
  • Art Criticism
  • Art History
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Arts
  • Design
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering Management
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • Geography
  • Geological Engineering
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Industrial Design
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marine Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement and Precision Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Mining Engineering
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophical Schools
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Sciences
  • Power Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Railway Engineering
  • Road Engineering
  • Rural Planning
  • Safety Engineering
  • Social Work
  • Statistics
  • Systems Analysis
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Thermal Physics
  • Town Planning
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Transport Engineering
  • Transport Management
Doctoral 17 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Art Criticism
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Marine Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Mining Engineering
  • Safety Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Transport Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

Below: the faculties and divisions inside Wuhan University of Technology. Faculty member affiliations sometimes span multiple units, particularly for interdisciplinary scholars.

Higher Education (Institute) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Educational Administration
  • Higher Education
  • Physical Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Art and Design (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Industrial Design
  • Visual Arts

Common Career Paths

  • Designer
  • Creative Director
  • UX Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Automation (School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
Automotive Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Automotive Engineering
  • 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.

Chemical Engineering (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacology

Common Career Paths

  • Process Engineer
  • Plant Manager
  • Materials Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Civil Engineering and Architecture (School) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Heating and Refrigeration
  • Safety Engineering
  • Structural Architecture
  • Town Planning
  • Water Management

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) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Education
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Industrial and Production Economics
  • International Business
  • International Economics
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Energy and Power Engineering (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronics and Automation
  • Energy Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Transport Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Foreign Languages (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Linguistics
  • English
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Education (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Logistics Engineering (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Transport Engineering
  • Transport Management

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Management (School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Management
  • Information Sciences
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Welfare

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Materials Science and Engineering (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedicine
  • Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Engineering
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Mechanical and Electronic Engineering (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Measurement and Precision Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Packaging Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Media and Law (School) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Contemporary History
  • Educational Technology
  • Ethics
  • Law
  • Mass Communication
  • Media Studies
  • Modern History
  • Political Sciences
  • Publishing and Book Trade

Common Career Paths

  • Media Producer
  • Content Strategist
  • Broadcast Journalist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Navigation (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Management
  • Information Technology
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Marine Transport
  • Transport and Communications
  • Transport Engineering
On-line and Continuing Education (School) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Politics and Administration (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Political Sciences
  • Social Work
Resources and Environmental Engineering (School) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Mineralogy
  • Mining Engineering
  • Rural Planning
  • Safety Engineering
  • Town Planning

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sciences (School) 15 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mechanics
  • Optical Technology
  • Optics
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Transportation (School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Bridge Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Railway Engineering
  • Road Engineering
  • Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
  • Structural Architecture
  • Transport and Communications
  • Transport Management
Vocational Technology (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Automotive Engineering
  • English
  • International Business
  • International Economics
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Programs Offered

The programmes available at Wuhan University of Technology are organised by level. Most institutions cluster intake decisions by faculty, so application timelines often run in waves through the year.

39 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China

How to apply to Wuhan University of Technology

Practical steps to apply to Wuhan University of Technology, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Wuhan University of Technology runs 39 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Before applying to Wuhan University of Technology, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for China.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Wuhan University of Technology's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.whut.edu.cn). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wuhan University of Technology

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Wuhan University of Technology, drawn directly from institutional records.

In which city is Wuhan University of Technology?

Wuhan University of Technology is based in Wuhan, China.

What is Wuhan University of Technology's control type?

Wuhan University of Technology is a public institution.

How many students study at Wuhan University of Technology?

Wuhan University of Technology has approximately 540,000 students.

Where does Wuhan University of Technology stand in university rankings?

Wuhan University of Technology holds rank QS 2027 #951-1000.

What qualification levels does Wuhan University of Technology offer?

Wuhan University of Technology offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Is Wuhan University of Technology officially recognised?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.

What is Wuhan University of Technology's official website?

Wuhan University of Technology's official website is www.whut.edu.cn.

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