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]
The Chinese Government Friendship Award ceremony was held on Sept 30 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with State Councilor Chen Yiqin presenting the awards to outstanding foreign experts.
Zhang Qifa, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), led a team to visit Jinggangshan, Jiangxi province from Sept 24 to 26. They attended a conference on super rice varieties.
On Sept 20, Tian Fuyuan and Deng Lihong, deputy directors-general of the Department of Development Planning of the Ministry of Education (MOE) visited Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU).
Gu Pengfei, secretary of the CPC Zigui county Committee, led a delegation to Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on Sept 20. Gao Chi, secretary of the CPC HZAU Committee and Yao Jianglin, deputy secretary of the CPC HZAU Committee and vice-president of the university, welcomed the delegation.
Four generations of professors from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) have transformed the small-scale shiitake mushroom farming in Suixian county of Suizhou, Hubei province, into a thriving industry.
A joint survey was conducted from Sept 4 to 7 by the Hubei Agricultural Technology Extension Station and Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) to promote the development of the high-quality rice industrial chain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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".
The 24th National Symposium on Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Chen Huagui’s 110th Anniversary was held in Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on July 19.
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.
The International Cooperation and Exchange Office of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) joined a delegation of Chinese higher education institutions organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) to attend the 76th annual conference of the Association of International Educators (NAFSA) in the United States in the end of May.
The Hubei Association for Science and Technology recently announced the results of the 2024 "Source of Science and Technology Innovation Project" and key academic projects. Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) has been approved for seven projects and received 330,000 yuan ($ 45,411) in funding.
On June 24, a meeting combining the national sci-tech conference, the national science and technology award conference, and the general assemblies of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering was held in Beijing.
On June 22, Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) held its 2024 Graduation and Degree Conferral Ceremony, bidding a magnificent farewell to over 7,800 graduates.
On June 19, President Li Zhaohu of Huazhong Agricultural University met with Professor Paul Schulze-Lefert from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) in Germany and awarded him an honorary professorship.
On the afternoon of May 18, the final of the 2024 HZAU Science Popularization Competition, jointly organized by the Science Association, the Museum, and Youth League Committee, was held at the library.
On May 16, the Symposium on Digital Intelligence Transformation and Curriculum Ideological and Political Education in Hubei universities was held in the lecture hall of the National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of HZAU.