About
Xiangtan University is a provincial public university in Xiangtan, Hunan, China. It is affiliated with the province of Hunan, and co-funded by the Hunan Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Education of China, and SASTIND. The university is part of the Double First-Class Construction.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 38,768
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 220 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =229 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =236 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =271 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =302 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =330 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =389 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =562 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =589 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =670 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =701 | 34.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =830 | 34.3 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Xiangtan University?
Xiangtan University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,372.
When was Xiangtan University founded?
Xiangtan University was founded in 1958.
What are the top subjects at Xiangtan University?
Top subjects at Xiangtan University include: Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.
Where is Xiangtan University located?
Xiangtan University is located in Xiangtan, China.