• 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]

    Alumni
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  • Jul 4, 2025

    HZAU, Hongshan lab, HVSEN Biotech launch joint institute

    Huazhong Agricultural University, HVSEN Biotech, and Hubei Hongshan Laboratory launched a joint research institute on June 23, marking a major step forward in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry in scientific and technological innovation.
  • Jul 3, 2025

    Food, Nutrition and Health Youth Editorial Board Forum debuts at HZAU

    The inaugural Food, Nutrition and Health Youth Editorial Board Forum was held from June 28 to 29 at Huazhong Agricultural University, bringing together young researchers and journal leaders to exchange ideas on the future of food science publishing and cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Jul 2, 2025

    Behind scenes of graduation: HZAU staff go all out for students' final lesson

    Nearly 8,000 graduates from Huazhong Agricultural University celebrated their commencement, each receiving a 127-centimeter-long commemorative silk scroll named Shishan jinxiu, symbolizing honor, tradition, and a promising journey ahead.
  • Jun 26, 2025

    HZAU holds unique parade to bid farewell to class of 2025

    HZAU held its signature graduation parade to celebrate the departure of the class of 2025 on June 21. Titled "harmony in Diversity", the event featured 16 floats representing each college, transformed from modern agricultural machinery, which paraded across campus in a spirited send-off.
  • Jun 26, 2025

    HZAU holds 2025 graduation ceremony

    HZAU held its 2025 graduation and degree conferment ceremony on June 22, honoring the achievements of its graduating students before sending them off on their next journey.
  • Jun 19, 2025

    HZAU commemorates graduation with running, blessing events

    The 2025 graduation glow run and "blooming water splashes" blessing event of Huazhong Agricultural University kicked off on June 14. Over 3,000 students and teachers participated, making this graduation season unforgettable.
  • Jun 11, 2025

    HZAU bids farewell to graduates with research fruits

    A laboratory achievement appreciation and exchange meeting for graduates of Huazhong Agricultural University commenced on June 6.
  • Jun 6, 2025

    HZAU hosts forum for young scholars to foster exchanges

    HZAU hosted the 10th South Lake Forum for International Young Scholars from May 28 to 29, attracting nearly 400 applicants worldwide.
  • May 29, 2025

    Fusion of science, art ignites festival at HZAU

    A grand art festival opened on May 24 at Huazhong Agricultural University, marked by the vibrant Blossoms of May choral competition.
  • May 22, 2025

    Academic exchange: NTU Professor tours HZAU

    Professor Wen Yonggang, professor and president's chair in College of Computing and Data Science at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, paid a visit to Huazhong Agricultural University on May 17.
  • May 20, 2025

    New Zealand ambassador to China visits HZAU

    Jonathan Austin, New Zealand's ambassador to China, visited Huazhong Agricultural University on May 15.
  • May 19, 2025

    HZAU delegation visits UK to advance exchange, cooperation

    Yan Jianbing, president of Huazhong Agricultural University, led a delegation to visit the UK and attended "The Plant Journal" editorial board meeting from May 12 to 16.
  • May 14, 2025

    HZAU enhances cooperation with Egypt's Al-Azhar University

    Mahmoud Siddiq, vice-president of Al-Azhar University of Egypt, led a delegation to Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on May 13.
  • May 12, 2025

    HZAU to deepen cooperation with SLU

    Yan Jianbing, president of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), met with Professor Ove Nilsson from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) on May 5, awarding him an honorary professorship.
  • May 8, 2025

    Seminar on thermotolerant super rice research yields strategic collaborations

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and Hubei Hongshan Laboratory jointly convened a seminar on collaborative research and development in thermotolerant, green, and nutritious super rice on April 30.
  • Apr 29, 2025

    Two HZAU achievements stand out at DBN agricultural awards

    At the 13th Da Bei Nong (DBN) Agricultural Science and Technology Awards Ceremony and the Zhongguan Village Global Agricultural Technology Innovation Forum, two projects of Huazhong Agricultural University won awards.
  • Apr 25, 2025

    Partnerships formed at HZAU to boost agricultural development

    Experts, scholars, and representatives from various universities, research institutes, and enterprises gathered at Huazhong Agricultural University on April 14 to discuss eight research areas, including improvements to the productivity of medium and low-yield fields in the Yangtze River Basin, amelioration of acidic soils in the south, and targeted regulation of soil obstacles.
  • Apr 25, 2025

    Lincoln University delegation visits HZAU

    A delegation of six individuals from Lincoln University in New Zealand visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) to advance collaborative efforts in academic programs from April 7 to 11.
  • Apr 18, 2025

    Global scholars advocate green nutritious super rice

    Zhang Qifa, an academician at Huazhong Agricultural University, Jauhar Ali, a researcher at the International Rice Research Institute, alongside a consortium of domestic and international experts and scholars, unveiled a forward-looking paper titled "Developing Green Nutritious Super Rice for a Healthy Anthropocene" in the Science Bulletin on April 11.
  • Apr 10, 2025

    Joint kickoff meeting for key national projects held at HZAU

    Four national key research and development projects led by HZAU, along with one project each undertaken by Wuhan Polytechnic University and Shenzhen Shuying Technology Co Ltd, held a joint kickoff meeting at HZAU on April 2.
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