Wuhan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #232 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #24 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #9 of 960 | In China |
| #1 of 37 | In Wuhan |
| #1 of 2,461 | For Remote Sensing |
| Top100 | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 60,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- whu.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 19%*
* Wuhan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60,000 |
| Full time employee | 3,770 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
Research profile
Wuhan University is a world-class research university with 190,960 scientific papers published and 3,794,050 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Biochemistry.
Wuhan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 155 | 389 |
| 1994 | 138 | 430 |
| 1995 | 165 | 455 |
| 1996 | 231 | 503 |
| 1997 | 331 | 672 |
| 1998 | 368 | 690 |
| 1999 | 467 | 946 |
| 2000 | 647 | 1361 |
| 2001 | 833 | 1506 |
| 2002 | 1225 | 2176 |
| 2003 | 1882 | 3287 |
| 2004 | 2959 | 4666 |
| 2005 | 4022 | 6824 |
| 2006 | 4610 | 9940 |
| 2007 | 5072 | 13521 |
| 2008 | 5782 | 18632 |
| 2009 | 6378 | 23729 |
| 2010 | 6012 | 30078 |
| 2011 | 6181 | 38928 |
| 2012 | 5743 | 48239 |
| 2013 | 6128 | 58321 |
| 2014 | 6490 | 72961 |
| 2015 | 6762 | 87652 |
| 2016 | 6586 | 105064 |
| 2017 | 7474 | 129830 |
| 2018 | 8557 | 164703 |
| 2019 | 10137 | 212601 |
| 2020 | 17080 | 366388 |
| 2021 | 12622 | 432225 |
| 2022 | 16351 | 467349 |
| 2023 | 16224 | 509436 |
| 2024 | 13588 | 550828 |
| 2025 | 10786 | 519376 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 19,700-46,000 per annum (CNY) |
|---|
Wuhan University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Wuhan University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor - Xueshi Xuewei | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Political Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master - Shuoshi Xuewei | Accountancy, Administration, Agrobiology, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture, Archiving, Art Criticism, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Botany, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Coastal Studies, Commercial Law, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Dermatology, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Ecology, Econometrics, Economic History, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Ethnology, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreigners Education, French, Genetics, Geography, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, German, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Immunology, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrument Making, Insurance, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Logic, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Nanotechnology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optical Technology, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Otorhinolaryngology, Packaging Technology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophical Schools, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radiology, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Russian, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Management, Solid State Physics, Statistics, Stomatology, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Town Planning, Toxicology, Traditional Eastern Medicine, Translation and Interpretation, Venereology, Water Science, Writing, Zoology |
| PhD - Boshi | Accountancy, Administration, Administrative Law, Advertising and Publicity, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture, Archiving, Art Criticism, Art Management, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Botany, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Dermatology, E-Business/Commerce, Ecology, Econometrics, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Ethics, Finance, Fine Arts, French, Genetics, Geography, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, German, History, Human Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Immunology, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Insurance, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Logic, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Microelectronics, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Operations Research, Ophthalmology, Optics, Oral Pathology, Organic Chemistry, Otorhinolaryngology, Packaging Technology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophical Schools, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Publishing and Book Trade, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Russian, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Management, Solid State Physics, Sports Management, Statistics, Stomatology, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Physics, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Venereology, Water Science, Zoology |
Wuhan University alumni
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Li Wenliang
- Enrolled in Wuhan University
- 2004-2011 graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
-
Li Wenliang was a Chinese ophthalmologist who warned his colleagues about early COVID-19 infections in Wuhan.
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Lei Jun
- Occupations
- politicianchief executive officerentrepreneurengineerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Lei Jun is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur and computer engineer. He is known for being the founder, chairman, and CEO of the consumer electronics company Xiaomi. He also is the chairman of Kingsoft and Shunwei Capital. Lei has been a deputy to the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China since 2013.
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Li Rui
- Occupations
- historianpolitician
- Biography
-
Li Rui was a Chinese politician, historian and dissident Chinese Communist Party (CCP) member.
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Wang Zhi'an
- Years
- 1968-.. (age 58)
- Enrolled in Wuhan University
- 1986-1990 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- journalistYouTuber
- Biography
-
Wang Zhi'an is a Japan-based Chinese journalist. He was an investigative reporter at China Central Television from 1998 to 2015, after which he was chief investigative reporter at The Beijing News. He was banned from the Chinese internet in 2019. After moving to Japan in 2021, he has worked as an independent reporter. In May 2022, he launched his YouTube talk show Wang Ju Pai An. In 2024, he was banned from entering Taiwan for five years for violating the terms of his tourist visa by appearing on a television show.
Wuhan University faculties and divisions
| College : Basic Medicine | Medicine |
|---|---|
| College : Chemistry and Molecular Science | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| College : Civil Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Town Planning |
| College : Computer Science | Computer Science, Software Engineering |
| College : Dynamics and Machinery | Machine Building |
| College : Education | Education |
| College : Electronic Information | Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences |
| College : History | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Contemporary History, Documentation Techniques, History, Modern History, Museum Studies |
| College : Information Management | Archiving, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Library Science, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Journalism and Mass Medium | Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| College : Liberal Studies | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Ethics, French, Literature, Logic, Philosophy, Religion |
| College : Life Sciences | Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurology, Physiology, Zoology |
| College : Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Engineering, Packaging Technology |
| College : Mathematics and Statistics | Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Physics and Technology | Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, Optics, Physics, Radiophysics, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Technology |
| College : Remote Sensing Information Engineering | Information Technology, Surveying and Mapping |
| College : Resources and Environmental Science | Environmental Studies, Natural Resources |
| College : Stomatology | Stomatology |
| College : Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Power Engineering, Water Management, Water Science |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Insurance, International Business, International Economics, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Tourism |
| School : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Power Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| School : Foreign Languages and Literature | Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Literature, Modern Languages, Russian |
| School : Geodesy and Geomatics | Geography, Geology, Geophysics |
| School : International Software | Software Engineering |
| School : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Studies, International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine, Nursing, Stomatology, Surgery |
| School : Politics and Public Administration | Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| School : Public Hygiene | Hygiene, Public Health |
| School : Urban Studies | Urban Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | WHU 武汉大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Strength through self-renewal, strive to persevere, aspire for the truth, toil to discover. |
Location and contacts
| Address | 299 Bayi Road, Wuchang District Wuhan, Hubei, 430072 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,327,000 |