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]
Led by Party secretary Yao Jianglin of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), a delegation visited France and Hungary from Sept 14 to 20 to advance international scientific collaboration and talent cultivation. Officials from relevant colleges and offices accompanied the delegation.
Since 2024, a research team from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), led by the academician Fu Tingdong, has partnered with local farms and agricultural extension agencies in Inner Mongolia. Together, they have tackled major production bottlenecks through integrated technological demonstrations.
Huazhong Agricultural University recently hosted a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) literacy training program from Sept 15 to 16, with over 110 faculty members participating.
The finals of the 7th National Agricultural Industry Vocational Skills Competition for livestock breeders took place from Sept 9 to 11 at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, Hubei province.
Over 50 journalists from national and local media outlets visited Hongshan Laboratory in Hubei province on Sept 15 for the "vibrant China reporting tour".
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and Hubei Hongshan Laboratory signed a technology transfer agreement with Wuhan Chuwei Biotechnology Co Ltd on Sept 12, officially commercializing "Shumeng" — China's first high-GABA functional cherry tomato.
Led by the school's Vice-President Zhang Yongjun, a delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited Sweden from Sept 6 to 10 to strengthen international scientific collaboration, frontier academic exchanges, and joint talent cultivation.
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) held four student-led arts salons during its 2026 freshman welcoming season, bringing new students together through music, musical theater, dance and discussions on career development.
Professor Zhang Kai of the University of Göttingen in Germany met with students at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on Sept 4 to discuss sustainable biomaterials, interdisciplinary research and careers in science.
Led by Vice-Chancellor Damian Lodge, a delegation from New Zealand's Lincoln University recently visited the Xiangyang campus of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) for comprehensive academic and institutional exchanges. The delegation included key faculty leaders and administrative directors.
The advanced seminar titled "Student Deep Learning and Critical Thinking Cultivation in the AI Era" commenced on Aug 28 at Jianshi county secondary vocational technical school in Enshi, Hubei province.
Fifty-two students and faculty from the College of Informatics at Huazhong Agricultural University completed an immersive six-day artificial intelligence (AI) study tour at the University of Macau (UM) from Aug 14 to 19.
On the evening of Sept 1, Huazhong Agricultural University Party secretary Yao Jianglin and President Yan Jianbing visited classrooms, dormitories, and offices to interact with freshmen and offer inspiration for their upcoming academic journey.
The 2026 International Symposium on Green Agricultural Production took place at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) from Aug 21 to 23, drawing over 100 researchers from domestic and international institutions.
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.