• 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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  • Jun 17, 2026

    World Youth Development Forum delegation visits HZAU

    A delegation from the 2026 World Youth Development Forum visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) in Hubei province on June 15, gaining a closer look at the university's research strength, biodiversity education and agricultural innovation.
  • Jun 12, 2026

    HZAU professor devotes career to tomato breeding

    For more than four decades, Ye Zhibiao, a professor at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), has devoted himself to breeding tomatoes, helping to develop high-quality varieties and training young researchers in the seed industry.
  • Jun 11, 2026

    HZAU teams win awards in lab safety competition

    The results of the first Hubei Provincial University Laboratory Safety Skills Competition were recently announced, with teams from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) winning awards.
  • Jun 8, 2026

    HZAU researchers bring aquaculture research to Singapore

    A 20-member delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) attended World Aquaculture Singapore 2026, held from June 2 to 5.
  • Jun 5, 2026

    HZAU delegation attends Sino-Singapore smart aquaculture project meeting at NTU

    A delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore on June 2 for the mid-term meeting of a China-Singapore science and technology cooperation project on smart aquaculture.
  • Jun 1, 2026

    HZAU researchers present agricultural innovations at IWC2026

    A 15-member wheat research team from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) recently visited Bologna, Italy, to attend the 4th International Wheat Congress (IWC2026).
  • May 31, 2026

    International academicians share research insights with HZAU students

    Two renowned international academics engaged in an in-depth dialogue with students at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on May 28, sharing their research experiences and insights into the future of life sciences.
  • May 28, 2026

    HZAU delegation boosts industry-academia collaboration with companies in Guangzhou

    A delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) visited Guangzhou from May 26 to 27 to improve university-enterprise cooperation and look into potential training programs for agricultural engineers.
  • May 28, 2026

    HZAU delegation visits Benha University for academic exchange

    A five-member delegation from the College of Life Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) recently completed a nine-day academic visit to Benha University in Egypt.
  • May 15, 2026

    HZAU advances in global ESI subject rankings

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) has achieved significant progress in global subject rankings and research impact, with its environmental science and ecology fields entering the top 0.1 percent of the Essential Science Indicators database and computer science reaching the top 1 percent.
  • May 14, 2026

    HZAU hosts agricultural AI interdisciplinary forum

    Huazhong Agricultural University held its 2026 "Agricultural Artificial Intelligence Plus" interdisciplinary forum on May 12, focusing on training talent at the intersection of AI, agriculture, and life sciences, while supporting new agricultural sciences.
  • May 13, 2026

    HZAU signs cooperation agreement with Haid Group

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) signed a cooperation agreement with Guangdong Haid Group on May 11 at Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, marking a new phase in university-enterprise collaboration in aquatic science, industrial innovation, and aquaculture modernization.
  • May 11, 2026

    HZAU hosts symposium on future plants

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) hosted the International Symposium on Future Plants on May 8, where experts from China and abroad discussed how plant science can support green innovation, food security, and sustainable development amid climate change and demographic shifts.
  • May 10, 2026

    HZAU signs agreement with Max Planck Institute

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology on May 8 and named Ralph Bock, a member of the German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina) and director of the institute, as an honorary professor, marking a new step in the university's international cooperation in plant science.
  • May 9, 2026

    Global experts launch Intl Plant Grafting Society at HZAU

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) hosted the Inaugural Conference of the International Plant Grafting Society and an International Symposium on Plant Grafting from May 8 to 9, bringing experts, scholars, and industry representatives to discuss leading research and industry development in plant grafting.
  • May 9, 2026

    HZAU and The Plant Journal host symposium on programmable plants

    Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and The Plant Journal (TPJ) jointly hosted an international symposium on programmable plants from May 6 to 7, bringing together scientists worldwide to explore next-generation approaches to crop improvement in the era of artificial intelligence.
  • May 2, 2026

    HZAU President visits Lincoln University to deepen strategic partnership

    A delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), led by President Yan Jianbing, visited Lincoln University from April 28 to May 1, marking a significant step forward in the two universities' long-standing partnership.
  • May 1, 2026

    UBC Faculty of Arts delegation visits HZAU to forge a partnership

    A delegation from the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on April 30 to discuss academic collaboration and cultural exchange.
  • Apr 28, 2026

    HZAU strengthens ties with Complutense University of Madrid

    A delegation from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) in Spain visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on April 24 to explore collaborations in veterinary medicine, life sciences, and talent development.
  • Apr 22, 2026

    HZAU opens China-UK joint lab to advance synthetic biology

    The China-UK International Joint Laboratory for Synthetic Biology was officially inaugurated at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on April 21.