Wuhan University

Wuhan University is a key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is a key university under the national "Project 985" and "Project 211" initiatives, and also among the first batch of universities selected for the "Double First-Class" University Plan.

The university's origins trace back to 1893 with the establishment of Ziqiang Institute by Zhang Zhidong, the then governor of Hubei and Hunan provinces during the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Over time, the institution evolved, adopting its modern identity as Wuhan National University in 1928, making it one of China's earliest comprehensive universities.

The university's comprehensive strength and core competitiveness have been continuously enhanced. In 2025, Wuhan University ranked 122nd in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 81st in the ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), 186th in the QS World University Rankings, and 90th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, 193 countries agreed to adopt a set of global goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Click on a goal to the right to explore how our researchers and their work are contributing towards achieving it.