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]
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) held the International Symposium on Micronutrients in Crops and the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Micronutrient Research from Nov 14 to 17.
On Nov 12, Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) President Yan Jianbing led a delegation to Guangxi Yangxiang Group to deepen university-industry cooperation and integrate scientific research with industrial production.
Professor Yan Jianbing, President of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), visited the University of Groningen (UG) in the Netherlands on Nov 6 to meet with President Jouke de Vries and sign a new dual doctoral degree cooperation agreement.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) President Yan Jianbing led a six-person delegation on a significant scientific and academic visit to Germany and the Netherlands, focusing on food security and agricultural sustainability.
On the afternoon of Oct 27, Feng Nan, Director of the Cultural Development Office, hosted a special lecture on Chinese culture for participants in the "Training Program for the Capacity Building of 1,000 Pakistani Agricultural Graduates in China".
A delegation from the United Nations Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM), including representatives from Bangladesh, India, and Mongolia, visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on Oct 28.
Professor Raymond Geor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Massey University in New Zealand, led a delegation to Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) from Oct 23 to 24 to discuss advancing their joint program in animal science and expanding cooperation in agriculture and veterinary fields.
The 2025 Global Food Security Forum for Young Scientists was held in Shanghai from Oct 20 to 22, serving as a significant side event of the 23rd Conference of International Exchange of Professionals.
Over 100 scholars and students from seven countries, including Canada, the UK, Germany, Argentina, the US, Japan, and China, gathered at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) from Oct 22 to 23 for the International Symposium of Horticultural Plant Biology 2025.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is actively driving the deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the Emerging Agricultural Education Development to nurture cutting-edge innovative talent.
Professor Grant Edwards, Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University (New Zealand), and Professor Hong Di, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand, visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on Oct 18 to strengthen the partnership between the two institutions.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) officially signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement on the afternoon of Oct 15 with representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and four Lao universities.
The 8th Cross-Border E-commerce International Academic Forum, jointly organized by Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and Yunnan Agricultural University, took place in Kunming, Yunnan, from Sept 20 to 21.
On Sept 20, the nation's first unmanned rapeseed farm, a joint project by Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and the Hubei Provincial Agricultural Development Center, was unveiled.