Hunan University

The oldest institution of higher learning. From ancient famous academies to modern universities, from provincial universities to national universities, from universities under the '211 Project' and '985 Project' construction to world-class university construction universities, Hunan University has weathered the storms and forged ahead, and has always been a highland of Chinese academia and an important base for talent cultivation.

The most beautiful campus environment. It is located east of the Xiang River, west of Lushan Mountain, south of Tianma Mountain, and north of Fenghuang Mountain. Hunan University treats Yuelu Mountain as its backyard garden, the Xiang River as a place for swimming against the current, and Yuelu Academy as its spiritual home, and has been selected as the 'most poetic and picturesque' campus.

The most open educational framework. Open environment: A university without walls, fully open, broadening horizons and expanding perspectives in a wider range and larger spatial scale. Open education: Serving national development strategies, conducting academic exchanges and cooperation, promoting the international dissemination of Chinese culture, and enhancing the internationalization level of the university.

The university has strong overall strength. Ranked 22nd domestically in the ARWU 2020 World University Academic Excellence Construction Universities ranking. 'For thousands of years, Chu talents originated from here; in recent centuries, Xiang studies have competed with the sun for brilliance.'

With first-class training platforms, research bases are open to all students. The university has built 8 national key laboratories, national engineering centers, and national research centers to support undergraduate participation in research. The 'Undergraduate Research Training Program' is fully implemented, with nearly a thousand undergraduates joining research teams to participate in scientific projects each year.

Boasts first-class faculty, with professors teaching undergraduate courses. It has 12 academicians from the two academies, 6 members of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, 6 winners of the National Teaching Excellence Award, 42 national special talents, and other top-tier talents.

Boasting first-class disciplines and majors, it ranks among the top in various subject rankings. The university has a graduate school and 25 colleges, with disciplines rising like a high plateau, and comprehensive strength. Seven disciplines have entered the top 1% of ESI subject rankings globally, and two disciplines have entered the top 1‰ of ESI subject rankings globally.

Distinctive talent cultivation model. Implementing systems such as specialized enrollment, major switching, primary and secondary majors, and credit systems, as well as special programs like overseas internship programs and overseas credit courses, outstanding engineer, outstanding journalism, and legal talent training programs, and new engineering construction, with more than 30 innovation practice bases and entrepreneurship incubation bases established.

We show extra care for students. We have established a series of financial aid systems, achieving 100% coverage of financial aid for students from economically disadvantaged families. Currently, there are 79 scholarship programs and 31 grant programs.

To pursue advanced studies at top universities and work at leading enterprises. Nearly 50% of undergraduate graduates choose to continue their studies at renowned universities or research institutions, ranking among the top universities in the country. Most graduates who directly enter the workforce join large state-owned enterprises and high-tech enterprises, with work locations mainly concentrated in economically developed regions.