• 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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  • Sep 12, 2024

    HZAU delegation visits Germany and Belgium

    ​A delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) attended an exchange tour to Germany and Belgium from Aug 25 to 31. During the week-long stay, the delegation members communicated with representatives of the institutions including University of Göttingen, EUNIR Systems NV and KU Leuven.
  • Sep 10, 2024

    HZAU scholars continue to improve the orange breed

    ​Li Ningxian, a local healthcare worker and fruit grower in Nanfeng county, Jiangxi province, discovered in 2004 that some of his Nanfeng oranges matured about six weeks earlier than usual. Although he attempted to propagate these early-maturing branches, the variety proved unstable with sugar content. Lacking expertise, Li sought help from Yi Hualin, a professor at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU)'s College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, who specializes in citrus breeding, with the help of local government.
  • Sep 6, 2024

    Lincoln University Provost Chad Hewitt visits HZAU

    Chad Hewitt, provost of Lincoln University, New Zealand, led a delegation to Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on Aug 27.
  • Sep 6, 2024

    Gao Chi engages with parents of the new students

    Gao Chi, secretary of the CPC Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) Committee, met the parents of new students to discuss university education and campus life on Aug 28.
  • Aug 30, 2024

    HZAU students start study tour in Singapore

    ​A study tour to Singapore was held by Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) in July, with over 50 undergraduate students taking part. The project allowed the participants to take courses on arts, finance and technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and to visit local government agencies and renowned companies.
  • Aug 28, 2024

    HZAU professors attend academic symposium in Chengde

    The 3rd Epidemiology Academic Symposium of the Animal Infectious Diseases Branch of the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (CAAV) was held in Chengde, Hebei province, from Aug 17 to 19.
  • Aug 23, 2024

    HZAU students participate in the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

    Faculty and students from the College of Economics and Management at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) participated in the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists 2024 (ICAE 2024) held in New Delhi, India from Aug 2-7.
  • Aug 21, 2024

    HZAU's faculty and students visit NTU

    A group of 16 undergraduate and graduate students from HZAU visited Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in the UK in mid-July for a two-week program, led by teachers from the College of Plant Science & Technology of HZAU.
  • Aug 19, 2024

    Museum of HZAU reveals the wonders of nature and agriculture

    China Central Television (CCTV)'s news channel broadcast a special program titled "Checking in on University Museums: Huazhong Agricultural University" on August 16, providing a glimpse into the rich exhibits and profound cultural heritage of the Museum of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), highlighting its unique presence in natural and agricultural sciences.
  • Aug 15, 2024

    Sharing quality educational resources with rural students

    A summer camp, jointly organized by the College of Marxism at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and the Qianmo Shang Xing Volunteer Service Team, was held in Anlejing Primary School, Enshi city, Hubei province.
  • Aug 14, 2024

    HZAU renews cooperation with Yangxiang

    The 15th Anniversary Forum of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and an agricultural company, was held in Guigang, Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region from Aug 7 to 9.
  • Aug 13, 2024

    Vice-president of Egyptian National Research Center visits HZAU

    ​Mamdouh Moawad Ali Hassan, vice-president of the National Research Center of Egypt, visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on Aug 7 and held an exchange meeting with HZAU scholars.
  • Aug 11, 2024

    HZAU students volunteer services for "Food Safety and Nutrition" campaign

    ​The College of Food Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) recently organized 19 volunteer teams of over 200 undergraduates and PhD students, to carry out the "Food Safety and Nutrition" volunteer service campaign in Hubei province.
  • Aug 7, 2024

    5th International Symposium on Food Science and Human Wellness held in Wuhan

    ​The 5th International Symposium on Food Science and Human Wellness was held in Wuhan from Aug 3 to 4. The event attracted over 1,500 scholars from universities, research institutes and enterprises from home and abroad, both online and offline. More than 640 scholars delivered academic reports, and nearly 500,000 people watched the live broadcast.
  • Aug 2, 2024

    Pursuing green development to achieve harmony between humanity and nature

    ​The pursuit of modernization often comes with a series of problems such as environmental pollution, resource depletion and ecological imbalance.
  • Jul 31, 2024

    Xu Qiang: Make delicious oranges accessible to all

    Xu Qiang, vice-dean of the College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), was recently granted the first "Hubei Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award".
  • Jul 29, 2024

    Voluntary teaching for 22 years

    Long Haifen, who was once taught by voluntary teachers from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), was recently recruited by the university.
  • Jul 24, 2024

    SuReFood Alliance 2nd Annual International Conference held at HZAU

    SuReFood Alliance 2nd Annual International Conference was held at Huazhong Agricultural University on July 13 and 14. The conference focused on "Sustainable Resource Management and Food Systems: Land-Water-Food Nexus in China".
  • Jul 22, 2024

    HZAU commemorates the 110th anniversary of Chen Huagui's birth

    The 24th National Symposium on Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Chen Huagui’s 110th Anniversary was held in Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on July 19.
  • Jul 17, 2024

    Belarus Livestock Association and HZAU agree on research collaboration

    Ruslan Viktorovich, general manager of the Belarusian State Association for Livestock Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus, led a delegation to visit Huazhong Agricultural University on July 4.
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