Overview Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is located in the main urban area of Wuhan, Hubei province in central China. It was founded in 1898 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1871-1908) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by Zhang Zhidong,the then-governor of Hubei and Hunan provinces, as the Hubei Farming School in China. [Read More]
History 1898-1911 During the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1871-1908) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Zhang Zhidong, the then-governor of Hunan and Hubei provinces, established the Hubei Farming School. [Read More]
Leadership Leadership of CPC Committee of HZAU [Read More]
Charter Huazhong Agricultural University(HZAU), formerly known as Hubei Agricultural School, was founded in 1898 and later built into Huazhong Agricultural College in 1952. In 1985, the University got its present name. [Read More]
Organization General Office,Office of Discipline Inspection Commission,Supervision DivisionInspection Work Leading Group Office of CPC HZAU Committee [Read More]
News The latest news and significant events at HZAU will be released. [Read More]
Events Detailed information about upcoming events at HZAU will be released. This includes the latest previews and schedules for academic lectures, forums, competitions, and more. [Read More]
Specials From in-depth features on groundbreaking research and outstanding faculty achievements to behind-the-scenes looks at major events and student success stories, the Specials column provides a rich, immersive experience. [Read More]
Photos and Videos This column showcases the highlights of various cultural activities both on and off campus, including traditional festivals, artistic performances, cultural lectures, and student club activities. [Read More]
Undergraduates The school adheres to the principle of fostering integrity and encouraging people committed to nurturing well-rounded talents who meet the demands of technological, economic, and social development. These talents should be characterized by comprehensive development in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education. [Read More]
Graduates The university's graduate education dates back to 1953, making it one of the first institutions nationwide authorized to confer doctoral and master's degrees. The university is authorized to grant doctoral degrees in disciplines such as science,engineering, agriculture, and management, with 16 first-level discipline doctoral degree-granting programs and two professional doctoral degree-granting programs (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Biology and Medicine). [Read More]
International Students The education of international students in our school can be traced back to 1960. In 2003, it became the first batch of pilot units in China for "high-level experts to train highly educated international students". Adhering to the principle of "giving priority to quality, optimizing structure and developing with characteristics", our school mainly recruits and trains high-level international students in China around the advantageous and characteristic disciplines such as crop science, horticulture,animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, food science and engineering. [Read More]
Continuing Education The continuing education program at Huazhong Agricultural University began in the early 1950s, initially focusing on short-term training courses for government management departments. In 1960, the university established a correspondence department,marking the beginning of its history in higher agricultural correspondence education. [Read More]
Research Progress The column highlights cutting-edge projects, innovative experiments, and significant discoveries made by our dedicated researchers and scholars. [Read More]
Discipline Construction Over the past three decades, HZAU focused on elevating the agricultural related disciplines with advanced bio-scientific technology while advancing the development of biological disciplines out of its strong root of traditional agricultural disciplines. [Read More]
Institutes HZAU has two national key laboratories, one national-local joint engineering laboratory, four specialized laboratories, and 26 ministerial-level key (engineering) laboratories. [Read More]
Publications The Journal Center of the Academy of Science and Technology Development at Huazhong Agricultural University was established in May 2019. [Read More]
Research Cooperation A relatively stable research collaboration network has been established with over 120 foreign (overseas) research institutions and universities, facilitating substantial international (regional) cooperation in research and exchange. [Read More]
Campus View The campus is located in the main urban area of Wuhan, Hubei province. Nestled on Shizishan and surrounded by lakes on three sides,it spans a 5-square-kilometer picturesque campus with 9 kilometers of romantic lakeside, 10 kilometers of forest roads, and 6.6 kilometers of scenic greenways. [Read More]
Student Life The school boasts extensive facilities for science popularization, sports, and cultural activities, as well as a student activity center. [Read More]
Useful Info HZAU has a fleet of 15 campus tour vehicles, operating on two routes. These vehicles are managed in accordance with industry standards and relevant regulations to provide convenient intra-campus transportation services for all faculty, staff, and students. [Read More]
Library Huazhong Agricultural University Library was established in 1940. It was initially known as the "Hubei Agricultural College Library." [Read More]
Museum The Museum of Huazhong Agricultural University is located at the foot of Shizi Mountain in Wuhan. It is a natural science museum that integrates agriculture, scientific research, and popular science functions. [Read More]
The 4th China Mycology Frontier Forum for Young Scientists took place at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) from April 10 to 12, gathering over 100 experts, scholars, and industry representatives from across China.
A delegation from the College of Chemistry at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), led by deputy Party secretary Chen Huawei, visited major chemical and pharmaceutical enterprises in Yichang, Hubei province, from March 24 to 27 to promote cooperation in talent training, scientific research and student employment.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), Hubei Hongshan Laboratory and Tianjin Bio Hua Xing Co Ltd signed a technology transfer agreement on March 26 at Hubei Hongshan Laboratory.
A delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited two agricultural enterprises in Wuhan on March 23 to deepen university–industry cooperation.
A delegation from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Logan Bannister, visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on March 19 to discuss further cooperation.
Yang Shiting, chairwoman of Guangzhou Yingzi Technology, led a delegation to Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on March 13 to strengthen partnership.
To many in agriculture, Xiong Weihua's career path once seemed unfocused, and some even joked he was "not doing his proper job". However, this vegetable science graduate from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) has now led his team to develop an AI-powered irrigation robot and a standardized crop-planting system.
A delegation of students and faculty from the Joint Institute of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and Lincoln University undertook a 15-day study tour at Lincoln University in New Zealand from Feb 21 to March 7.
Professor Klaus Osterrieder, president of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, led a delegation to Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) from March 1 to 4.
From Feb 4 to 8, a delegation from the College of Animal Sciences & Technology, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and other departments at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) conducted a high-level academic mission to the UK.
On Feb 10, the national list of "the most impressive college graduates" was unveiled, featuring Cao Lixin, a graduate of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU).
On Feb 3, Dr Rebecca Parkes, executive manager of Chinese mainland veterinary affairs at the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), led a delegation to visit the College of Animal Sciences & Technology and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU).
On Feb 4, a delegation from Guangxi Yangxiang Group and Guangzhou Yingzi Technology visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) to advance collaboration between the school and enterprises and drive industry-research innovation.
On Jan 18, the Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) Shenzhen Alumni Association held its 2025 Annual Meeting in Futian district, Shenzhen, bringing together graduates and university leaders to celebrate shared heritage and future innovation.