About
About Wuhan University
Wuhan University (武汉大学) was founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong, a reforming governor of the late Qing dynasty, and is one of the oldest universities in China. Its present form dates from a 2000 merger of four universities, including Hubei Medical University.
A national Double First-Class university (Project 985 and 211), WHU sits on the shore of East Lake at the foot of Luojia Hill in Wuhan, Hubei — a campus famous for its architecture and spring cherry blossoms.
WHU teaches around 56,000 students, including some 3,000 international students, across six major academic divisions and 41 schools, and is consistently ranked among the top universities in China.
Ranked first globally in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
Among China’s top universities
Ranked #186 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and a Project 985 / Double First-Class university.
World #1 in remote sensing
WHU’s surveying, mapping and remote sensing is ranked first in the world and has launched its own remote-sensing satellites.
One of China’s oldest
Founded in 1893, with a lakeside campus widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in China.
Comprehensive university
Six academic divisions covering the humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, information science and medicine.
Admission
Admission, programs & tuition
Wuhan University admits international students to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, plus non-degree Chinese-language programs. Programs are taught in Chinese or English, and applications are made through the WHU online admission system. Undergraduate applicants must be 18–30 years old as of 1 September 2026.
Degree programs
Select a degree level to see tuition, duration and entry requirements.
Bachelor’s degreeUndergraduate
Four- to five-year undergraduate degrees in Chinese or English across the humanities, sciences, engineering, information science, economics, law and medicine.
- Undergraduate programs
- RMB 20,000–40,000 / year (varies by discipline; medicine higher)
Application requirements
- Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport, aged 18–30 by 1 September 2026.
- High-school graduation with a strong academic record (a GPA around 3.0+ is preferred), transcripts, a personal statement and two recommendation letters.
- Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 (≥180).
- English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.0+ for non-native English speakers.
Master’s degreeGraduate
Two- to three-year master’s degrees across the sciences, engineering, medicine, law, economics, management and the humanities.
- Master’s programs
- RMB 33,000–40,000 / year
Application requirements
- Foreign passport holder with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate.
- A study plan and two recommendation letters.
- HSK or English-language test scores depending on the program.
- Passport biographical page and program-specific materials.
Doctoral degreeGraduate
Doctoral study across the sciences, engineering, medicine, the humanities and the social sciences.
- Humanities, law, economics & management
- RMB 35,000 / year
- Science & engineering
- RMB 45,000 / year
- Specialized fields (statistics, journalism)
- RMB 26,300–55,000 / year
Application requirements
- Foreign passport holder with a master’s degree or equivalent.
- A research proposal and academic transcripts.
- Two academic recommendation letters.
- Language-proficiency test scores as required by the program.
- Passport biographical page and program-specific materials.
Non-degree programs
Chinese language program
Chinese language and culture study for international students at WHU.
Fee · By program
Exchange & visiting students
Students nominated by partner universities, or self-funded visiting students, study for one or two semesters.
Fee · Per exchange agreement
Documents to prepare
- Valid foreign passport (biographical page).
- Highest degree or graduation certificate, with authentication where required.
- Full academic transcripts.
- Personal statement and two recommendation letters.
- Language-proficiency scores — HSK for Chinese-taught programs, TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught programs.
- Foreigner physical-examination record and program-specific documents.
Application timeline
- 1
Spring 2026 deadline
By 30 Dec 2025Applications for the spring 2026 intake closed on 30 December 2025.
- 2
Autumn 2026 applications
Oct 2025 – 15 Jun 2026Applications for the autumn 2026 intake are open from 1 October 2025 to 15 June 2026.
- 3
Registration & start of the autumn semester
Sep 2026Admitted students register on campus and the academic year begins.
Tuition is charged per academic year and varies by program; science, engineering and medical programs cost more than humanities ones. Budget separately for the application fee, accommodation (RMB 5,000–9,600 per year, plus utilities) and insurance. Always confirm the current figure on the official program page before applying.
Funding
Scholarships
International students at Wuhan University can apply for national, provincial, university and corporate scholarships, covering tuition fully or partly; the fully funded national scholarship also includes accommodation, insurance and a stipend.
Chinese Government Scholarship
Full funding: tuition, accommodation, a monthly living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.
Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens applying for degree study, applied for together with WHU.
Wuhan University President Scholarship
A tuition waiver plus an accommodation subsidy for outstanding international students.
Eligibility: High-achieving international degree applicants.
Hubei Province International Student Scholarship
A partial tuition reduction for international students in Hubei province.
Eligibility: International degree students at universities in Hubei, awarded on academic merit.
Corporate-sponsored scholarships
Scholarships supported by corporate partners such as Huawei and Tencent.
Eligibility: International students in eligible programs, by sponsor criteria.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Tuition, accommodation and stipend for Chinese-language and Chinese-teaching programs.
Eligibility: Students of Chinese language and the Chinese-teaching track.
Research
Research at the university
Wuhan University is one of China’s leading research universities, internationally renowned for surveying, mapping and remote sensing, and strong across law, the sciences, information science, water resources and medicine.
Surveying & remote sensing
World #1 in surveying and remote sensing; WHU designs and operates its own remote-sensing satellites.
Information & water sciences
Strengths in geographic information science, software engineering and water resources and hydropower engineering.
Law & humanities
One of China’s leading centers for law, philosophy, library and information science and Chinese studies.
Sciences & medicine
Research across chemistry, the life sciences and medicine, supported by national laboratories and research centers.
- WHU’s surveying and remote sensing discipline is ranked first in the world.
- WHU hosts seven national key laboratories and a national applied mathematics center.
- Since 2015 WHU has designed and launched six of its own remote-sensing satellites.
- WHU is consistently among China’s top universities for research in law and the geosciences.
Global engagement
Global engagement
Wuhan University maintains one of China’s largest international networks, cooperating with universities and research institutes across the world.
Worldwide partner network
Cooperation agreements with 400+ universities and research institutes in over 70 countries, including the University of Chicago, Duke, Cambridge and the LSE.
Student exchange
More than 2,000 WHU students go abroad each year for exchange and further study.
International faculty
WHU hosts around 1,000 foreign delegations a year and employs about 100 foreign experts as permanent faculty.
Joint research
Joint research and cooperation with partners such as the National University of Singapore and Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Career
Career & alumni
Wuhan University graduates are highly sought after across China — WHU has a strong reputation for producing entrepreneurs, scientists, lawyers and public figures.
Career support
- Career counselling, workshops and recruitment fairs for students.
- Strong employer links across technology, law, surveying, finance and the public sector.
- A reputation for producing entrepreneurs and company founders.
- Support for graduate study and international careers.
Notable alumni
Lei Jun
Founder, chairman and CEO of the electronics company Xiaomi; studied computer science at WHU.
Fang Fang
Award-winning writer and winner of the Lu Xun Literary Prize.
Li Wenliang
Ophthalmologist who raised an early warning about COVID-19 in Wuhan.
Campus life
Campus life
Wuhan University’s campus on the shore of East Lake, beneath Luojia Hill, is famous across China for its historic architecture and spring cherry blossoms.
Accommodation
International Students Buildings
Roughly RMB 5,000–9,600 per year, by room type
On-campus international student housing on the main campus; electricity and water are billed separately.
Dining
WHU has many canteens and cafeterias across campus serving Chinese and international food at student prices.
Facilities
Libraries
A large historic library system with extensive Chinese and foreign-language collections.
Sport & recreation
Stadiums, gymnasiums, swimming pools and sports grounds across the campus.
Health care
On-campus medical services and affiliated hospitals; insurance is required for international students.
Lakeside campus
A scenic campus by East Lake, famous for its 1930s architecture and spring cherry blossoms.
Campus
Wuhan University in photos
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at Wuhan University for international students?+
Undergraduate tuition runs roughly RMB 20,000–40,000 per year depending on the discipline. Master’s programs cost about RMB 33,000–40,000 per year and doctoral programs RMB 35,000–45,000 per year (RMB 26,300–55,000 for some specialized fields).
What are the admission requirements for international students at Wuhan University?+
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport; undergraduate applicants must be 18–30 years old. Chinese-taught programs require HSK Level 4, and English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0.
Does Wuhan University offer scholarships for international students?+
Yes. International students can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Wuhan University President Scholarship, the Hubei Province International Student Scholarship and corporate-sponsored scholarships.
When is the application deadline for Wuhan University?+
Applications for the autumn 2026 intake are open from 1 October 2025 to 15 June 2026; the spring 2026 deadline was 30 December 2025.
What is Wuhan University best known for?+
WHU is internationally renowned for surveying, mapping and remote sensing — ranked first in the world — and is also strong in law, information science and water resources engineering.
Where do international students live at Wuhan University?+
WHU offers on-campus International Students Buildings with single rooms and shared apartments, costing roughly RMB 5,000–9,600 per year; electricity and water are billed separately.
Contact
Contact the admissions offices
Reach the International Students Office, Office of International Relations for questions about applications, documents, scholarships and arrival. Type university programs and offices are based on campus in Wuhan.
- Office
- International Students Office, Office of International Relations
- Address
- International Students Office, Wuhan University, Luojiashan, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, P.R. China
Verified from official sources · last checked 2026-05-18
Tuition, fees and deadlines change every intake. Always confirm the current figures on the official Tsinghua pages before applying.