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) established the 2026 Sino-New Zealand International Study Summer Camp on Aug 24, welcoming eight students and faculty member Andrew Holyoake from Lincoln University for a two-week academic and cultural journey.
During this year's summer break, over 400 faculty members and students from the College of Informatics at Huazhong Agricultural University formed 51 teams aimed at serving grassroots communities nationwide.
In mid-to-late July, seven joint faculty-student research teams from the College of Biomedicine and Health at Huazhong Agricultural University traveled across Hubei province to explore how the health value of local agricultural products is being strengthened.
Experts and scholars from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), and Shenzhen University gathered in Hubei's Wuhan at Xiugu Technology on Aug 21.
In July, a practice team from College of Animal Science & Technology and College of Veterinary Medicine at Huazhong Agricultural University participated in a summer program in Wuhan, Hubei province.
On Aug 15, the 2026 Microbial Pesticide Industry Alumni Development Forum was held at the International Academic Exchange Center of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU).
A student delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University recently completed a four-day tour of international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, visiting key institutions including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Huazhong Agricultural University and Hubei Hongshan Laboratory signed a cooperation agreement with the Guangshui Municipal People's Government on Aug 21 to promote rural vitalization and agricultural modernization.
The Joint Institute of Huazhong Agricultural University and Lincoln University held its 2026 freshman parent orientation meeting in the university library on Aug 21.
A delegation of 20 faculty members and students from the College of Plant Science & Technology and College of Life Science & Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) recently completed a summer study tour at Dong-A University in South Korea.
From Aug 2 to 8, Professor Zhang Tao from the College of Food Science & Technology of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) led a group of students to embark on an academic exchange visit to Kasetsart University in Bangkok.
From July 27 to 31, the Communist Youth League Committee of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) partnered with the Fourth Construction Co Ltd of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division to host a city exploration program for rural kids.
To deepen industry-education integration, a delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited Zhangye, Gansu province, from July 30 to 31.
More than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) are carrying out field research in Xingguang village, Shishou, Hubei province.
Faculty members and 41 students from Huazhong Agricultural University's (HZAU) College of Informatics attended the 41st CCF National Conference of Computer Applications (CCF NCCA 2026) in Wuhan from Aug 7 to 10.
Students from the Joint Institute of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and Lincoln University visited Lincoln University in New Zealand from July 6 to 17 for a two-week study program themed on sustainability.
A delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), led by President Yan Jianbing, visited Brazil from July 26 to 31 to strengthen cooperation in agricultural science and technology.
Fourteen teachers and students from the College of Economics and Management of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited Michigan State University in the United States from July 12 to 27 for a summer study program on modern US agriculture, agricultural supply chains and market operations.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and China Union Engineering (CUE), a Chinese environmental technology company, have jointly established a termite research institute.