Huazhong Agricultural University Spring Scenery on Campus Surrounded on three sides by clear lakes and backed by green hills, HZAU is an ideal place for teaching and research Overview of Huazhong Agricultural University Since the "Eleventh Five-year Plan", HZAU has undertaken 2,442 research projects Alumni Email Library 中文 About HZAU Overview History Leadership Charter Organization Overview Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is located in the main urban area of Wuhan, Hubei province in central China. It was founded in 1898 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1871-1908) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by Zhang Zhidong,the then-governor of Hubei and Hunan provinces, as the Hubei Farming School in China. [Read More] History 1898-1911 During the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1871-1908) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Zhang Zhidong, the then-governor of Hunan and Hubei provinces, established the Hubei Farming School. [Read More] Leadership Leadership of CPC Committee of HZAU [Read More] Charter Huazhong Agricultural University（HZAU）, formerly known as Hubei Agricultural School, was founded in 1898 and later built into Huazhong Agricultural College in 1952. In 1985, the University got its present name. [Read More] Organization General Office,Office of Discipline Inspection Commission,Supervision DivisionInspection Work Leading Group Office of CPC HZAU Committee [Read More] News & Events News Events Specials Photos and Videos News The latest news and significant events at HZAU will be released. [Read More] Events Detailed information about upcoming events at HZAU will be released. This includes the latest previews and schedules for academic lectures, forums, competitions, and more. [Read More] Specials From in-depth features on groundbreaking research and outstanding faculty achievements to behind-the-scenes looks at major events and student success stories, the Specials column provides a rich, immersive experience. [Read More] Photos and Videos This column showcases the highlights of various cultural activities both on and off campus, including traditional festivals, artistic performances, cultural lectures, and student club activities. [Read More] Academics Admissions Undergraduates Graduates International Students Continuing Education Undergraduates The school adheres to the principle of fostering integrity and encouraging people committed to nurturing well-rounded talents who meet the demands of technological, economic, and social development. These talents should be characterized by comprehensive development in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education. [Read More] Graduates The university's graduate education dates back to 1953, making it one of the first institutions nationwide authorized to confer doctoral and master's degrees. The university is authorized to grant doctoral degrees in disciplines such as science,engineering, agriculture, and management, with 16 first-level discipline doctoral degree-granting programs and two professional doctoral degree-granting programs (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Biology and Medicine). [Read More] International Students The education of international students in our school can be traced back to 1960. In 2003, it became the first batch of pilot units in China for "high-level experts to train highly educated international students". Adhering to the principle of "giving priority to quality, optimizing structure and developing with characteristics", our school mainly recruits and trains high-level international students in China around the advantageous and characteristic disciplines such as crop science, horticulture,animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, food science and engineering. [Read More] Continuing Education The continuing education program at Huazhong Agricultural University began in the early 1950s, initially focusing on short-term training courses for government management departments. In 1960, the university established a correspondence department,marking the beginning of its history in higher agricultural correspondence education. [Read More] Research Research Progress Discipline Construction Institutes Publications Research Cooperation Research Progress The column highlights cutting-edge projects, innovative experiments, and significant discoveries made by our dedicated researchers and scholars. [Read More] Discipline Construction Over the past three decades, HZAU focused on elevating the agricultural related disciplines with advanced bio-scientific technology while advancing the development of biological disciplines out of its strong root of traditional agricultural disciplines. [Read More] Institutes HZAU has two national key laboratories, one national-local joint engineering laboratory, four specialized laboratories, and 26 ministerial-level key (engineering) laboratories. [Read More] Publications The Journal Center of the Academy of Science and Technology Development at Huazhong Agricultural University was established in May 2019. [Read More] Research Cooperation A relatively stable research collaboration network has been established with over 120 foreign (overseas) research institutions and universities, facilitating substantial international (regional) cooperation in research and exchange. [Read More] Life at HZAU Campus View Student Life Useful Info Library Museum Alumni Campus View The campus is located in the main urban area of Wuhan, Hubei province. Nestled on Shizishan and surrounded by lakes on three sides,it spans a 5-square-kilometer picturesque campus with 9 kilometers of romantic lakeside, 10 kilometers of forest roads, and 6.6 kilometers of scenic greenways. [Read More] Student Life The school boasts extensive facilities for science popularization, sports, and cultural activities, as well as a student activity center. [Read More] Useful Info HZAU has a fleet of 15 campus tour vehicles, operating on two routes. These vehicles are managed in accordance with industry standards and relevant regulations to provide convenient intra-campus transportation services for all faculty, staff, and students. [Read More] Library Huazhong Agricultural University Library was established in 1940. It was initially known as the "Hubei Agricultural College Library." [Read More] Museum The Museum of Huazhong Agricultural University is located at the foot of Shizi Mountain in Wuhan. It is a natural science museum that integrates agriculture, scientific research, and popular science functions. [Read More] Alumni [Read More] Hot Words Admissions | News | Academics | Organization | Agricultural Spring Scenery on Campus Surrounded on three sides by clear lakes and backed by green hills, HZAU is an ideal place for teaching and research Overview of Huazhong Agricultural University Since the "Eleventh Five-year Plan", HZAU has undertaken 2,442 research projects About HZAU Overview History Leadership Charter Organization News & Events News Events Specials Photos and Videos Academics College of Plant Science & Technology College of Animal Science & Technology College of Veterinary Medicine College of Resources & Environment College of Life Science & Technology College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences College of Fisheries College of Engineering College of Economics & Management College of Food Science & Technology College of Chemistry College of Humanities & Social Sciences College of Foreign Languages College of Sports College of Marxism College of Public Administration College of Informatics College of Biomedicine & Health Joint Institute of Huazhong Agricultural University and Lincoln University Admissions Undergraduates Graduates International Students Continuing Education Research Research Progress Discipline Construction Institutes Publications Research Cooperation Life at HZAU Campus View Student Life Useful Info Library Museum Alumni Alumni Email Library 中文 Hot Words Admissions | News | Academics | Organization | Agricultural NEWS More 2026-07-20 HZAU students win awards at biology laboratory skills competition Students from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) recently won multiple awards at a biology experiment skills competition in Hubei province. 2026-07-19 HZAU hosts symposium on AI-driven innovation in veterinary medicine Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) hosted a symposium on AI-driven innovation in veterinary medicine from July 10 to 11. 2026-07-18 HZAU hosts forum on smart pig farming The 8th Forum on Intelligent Manufacturing for Large-scale Hoggery in China opened at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on July 18. 2026-07-17 Intl Summer School on Horticultural Plant Biology concludes at HZAU The 2026 International Summer School on Horticultural Plant Biology wrapped up on July 14 at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU). 2026-07-14 HZAU hosts intl summer school on life sciences Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) held the International Summer School for "Growth Partners" of National Base for Training Outstanding Students in Basi... EVENTS More International Symposium on Soil-Plant-Environment Health Inclusive Fruit Tree Nutrition Management 11th South Lake Forum for International Young Scholars New Zealand Sub-Forum 2026 Global Studio Program and Shanshui Urbanism Symposium International Symposium on Potato Tuber Development and Resistance International Symposium on Loach Science 5th Belt and Road Sino–Pakistan Agriculture Forum The 6th International Symposium on Urban-Rural Integration Development and Modernization of Social Governance Conference Call of the 10th South Lake Forum for International Young Scholars HZAU-Guangxi-ASEAN Forum on High-Quality Development of Fruit and Vegetable Industry International Symposium on Higher Education in Fisheries, Fish Genomics and Aquaculture-Oriented Biotechnology The 2nd International Symposium on Frontiers of Biomedicine and Health Second genomic breeding algorithm competition Mechanisms of turfgrass stress tolerance and advances in its genetic improvement Citrus Industry and Mandarin Triploid Breeding in Spain Selective Autophagic Recycling of Damaged Organelles in Plant Cells Innate Immunity on Nucleic Acids: Signaling and Regulation Plant Ionomics and environmental adaptation Traits-based Microbial Ecology: Challenges and Needs International Symposium on Soil-Plant-Environment Health Inclusive Fruit Tree Nutrition Management 11th South Lake Forum for International Young Scholars New Zealand Sub-Forum 2026 Global Studio Program and Shanshui Urbanism Symposium International Symposium on Potato Tuber Development and Resistance International Symposium on Loach Science 5th Belt and Road Sino–Pakistan Agriculture Forum The 6th International Symposium on Urban-Rural Integration Development and Modernization of Social Governance Conference Call of the 10th South Lake Forum for International Young Scholars HZAU-Guangxi-ASEAN Forum on High-Quality Development of Fruit and Vegetable Industry International Symposium on Higher Education in Fisheries, Fish Genomics and Aquaculture-Oriented Biotechnology The 2nd International Symposium on Frontiers of Biomedicine and Health Second genomic breeding algorithm competition Mechanisms of turfgrass stress tolerance and advances in its genetic improvement Citrus Industry and Mandarin Triploid Breeding in Spain Selective Autophagic Recycling of Damaged Organelles in Plant Cells Innate Immunity on Nucleic Acids: Signaling and Regulation Plant Ionomics and environmental adaptation Traits-based Microbial Ecology: Challenges and Needs RESEARCH More Research Progress Jul 08, 2026 HZAU team identifies green gene for maize breeding Research Progress May 13, 2026 HZAU study identifies hillslope soils as key DOM source Research Progress May 02, 2026 HZAU team advances microbial ecology research Research Progress Apr 07, 2026 Global collaboration offers new strategies for cereal protein biofortification Research Progress Apr 02, 2026 New plant growth regulator boosts global cr…