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About
Hunan University is a national public university in Yuelu, Changsha, Hunan, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. It is also a member in the BRICS Universities League.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 59 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
- 36,496
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 7 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 12 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 16 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 20 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 22 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 30 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 31 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =36 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =40 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =42 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 47 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =49 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 62 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Optics | =65 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =69 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 77 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =94 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =259 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =269 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =281 | 70.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =321 | 17.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =472 | 70.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
30 subjectsTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
QS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Hunan University?
Hunan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =477, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =109.
When was Hunan University founded?
Hunan University was founded in 976.
What are the top subjects at Hunan University?
Top subjects at Hunan University include: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Energy and Fuels.
Where is Hunan University located?
Hunan University is located in Changsha, China.