Zhongnan University of Economics and Law
(ZUEL)
About
ZUEL is comprised of the School of Humanities, School of Economics, School of Finance and Taxation, Xinhua School of Banking and Insurance, Law School, Criminal Justice School, School of Foreign Studies, School of Journalism and Mass Media, School of Business and Administration, School of Public Administration, School of Accountancy, School of Statistics and Mathematics, as well as School of MBA,...
ZUEL is comprised of the School of Humanities, School of Economics, School of Finance and Taxation, Xinhua School of Banking and Insurance, Law School, Criminal Justice School, School of Foreign Studies, School of Journalism and Mass Media, School of Business and Administration, School of Public Administration, School of Accountancy, School of Statistics and Mathematics, as well as School of MBA, School of Intellectual Property Rights, School of Further Education, and Wuhan School. There is a full-time teaching and administrative staff of 2,445 members at ZUEL, including 1,360 teachers, among which there are 219 professors, 472 associate professors, and 87 doctoral supervisors. ZUEL has 1 key research base of humanities at the state level, 2 key disciplines at the state level, 4 key research bases of humanities at the provincial level, 19 key disciplines at the ministerial and provincial level, 35 undergraduate programs, 64 master programs, 32 doctoral programs, and 3 post-doctoral programs. The university is also authorized to award MBA, EMBA, JM, MPAcc, MPA, ME (Master of Education) degrees, and enrolls students from overseas as well as from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. It also enrolls approximately 20,000 full-time undergraduates, 5,000 postgraduate students, doctoral students, post-doctoral students, and over 5,000 adult students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 772 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 44 | 131.4 | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 61 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 246 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =609 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =620 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =758 | 45.5 | 2026 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law?
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =772.
When was Zhongnan University of Economics and Law founded?
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law was founded in 1948.
What are the top subjects at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law?
Top subjects at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law include: Finance, Economics & Econometrics, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Telecommunication Engineering, Social Sciences and Public Health.
Where is Zhongnan University of Economics and Law located?
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law is located in Wuhan, China.