Top 10 Chinese universities in overall strength
china.org.cn / chinagate.cn by Xu Lin, January 15, 2014 Adjust font size:
Wuhan University（武汉大学）
Wuhan University [File photo]
Total score: 112.12
Personnel education: 52.97
Postgraduate student education: 31.55
Undergraduate student education: 21.41
Scientific research: 59.16
Natural science research: 37.17
Social science research: 21.98
Type of university: Comprehensive
Wuhan University (WHU) is located in Wuchang District of Wuhan, capital city of Hubei Province. It is widely recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious top 10 universities in China. Its history dates back to 1893, when it was founded as the Ziqiang Institute by Zhang Zhidong, governor of Hubei and Hunan provinces in the late Qing Dynasty (1645-1911). In 2000, a new WHU was created through the merger of former Wuhan University, Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electrical Engineering, Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping and Hubei Medical University.
It's a national key university of liberal arts and sciences, with an excellent reputation in academics. Dubbed "one of the most beautiful universities in the world," it's also famous for its nearly 30 elegant historical buildings amid picturesque campus, especially its cherry blossoms in springtime.
