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Wuhan University
(WHU)
About
Wuhan University (WHU) is a leading national research university located in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Founded in 1893 as the Ziqiang Institute, Wuhan University is one of China's oldest and most esteemed universities. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 985, Project 211, and Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 119 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
- 49,045
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Staff
- 5,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
50 subjectsUS News
44 subjectsQS
46 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 49 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =79 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =88 | 63.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 97 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Wuhan University?
Wuhan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =165, THE Rank =122, ARWU Rank 81, US News Rank 90.
When was Wuhan University founded?
Wuhan University was founded in 1893.
What are the top subjects at Wuhan University?
Top subjects at Wuhan University include: Remote Sensing, Water Resources, Geosciences, Library & Information Science, Water Resources.
Where is Wuhan University located?
Wuhan University is located in Wuhan, China.