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Central South University
(CSU)
About
Central South University is a public university in Changsha, Hunan, China. Funded and overseen by China's Ministry of Education, it is a member of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction initiatives.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 93 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 57,917
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 41 : 59
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsUS News
43 subjectsQS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | =37 | 69.7 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 251-275 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =308 | 63.7 | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =365 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Central South University?
Central South University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =452, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 96, US News Rank =146.
When was Central South University founded?
Central South University was founded in 2000.
What are the top subjects at Central South University?
Top subjects at Central South University include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Where is Central South University located?
Central South University is located in Changsha, China.