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]
Dr. Ravi P. Singh, a professor at Huazhong Agricultural University and researcher at Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, has been honored with two of the highest accolades in international agricultural science.
From Nov 10 to 13, a delegation from the College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences and the National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) conducted an academic mission to Malaysia.
From Dec 5 to 12, a delegation of 14 faculty members and students from the College of Economics and Management at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited the University of Göttingen in Germany.
The Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) Sports Dance Team achieved outstanding results at the 2025 Chinese University Sports Dance (Ballroom Dance) Campus Formation Dance Championship, held in Chengdu, Sichuan province, from Dec 4 to 8.
Thirteen postgraduate students from the College of Fisheries at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) recently attended the 2nd International Conference of Innovative Aquaculture in Thailand, where they secured 11 awards and honors.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) Vice President Qing Ping led a delegation to France and Morocco from Nov 22 to 28 to advance high-level joint talent cultivation and international scientific research partnerships.
The 2025 Hubei Agriculture Exposition opened in Wuhan, Hubei province, on the morning of Nov 29, gathering nearly 2,000 enterprises and research institutions.
The graduation ceremony for the first batch of the "Training Program for the Capacity Building of 1,000 Pakistani Agricultural Graduates in China" was held at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on the morning of Nov 19.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) hosted its 2025 horticultural festival on Nov 22, offering an immersive celebration that fused traditional horticultural beauty with modern technology for students and Wuhan citizens.
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.