All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Wuhan University
Wuhan, China
"One of China's most beautiful and prestigious universities, on Luojia Hill"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#186 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Wuhan University
Wuhan University (WHU) traces its roots to the Ziqiang Institute, founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong. It is a public research university under the Ministry of Education and part of Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. WHU is strong in library and information science, remote sensing, dentistry, philosophy, law and chemistry. Its famous campus on Luojia Hill beside East Lake in Wuchang is known for its cherry blossoms.
Rankings & Recognition
#186
Ranked #186 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#165 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Wuhan University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
53.6#
Employer Reputation
46.7#
Faculty / Student
21.3#
Citations / Faculty
98.0#
Intl. Faculty
47.1#
Intl. Students
10.7#
Intl. Research Network
77.8#
Employment Outcomes
58.9#
Sustainability
60.8#
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Key Facts
1893
Founded
46,897
Total Students
3,107
International Students
3,910
Faculty
18%
International Staff
Popular Programs
Library and Information Science
Remote Sensing
Dentistry
Philosophy
Law
Chemistry
Application Details
Application Route
Online (admission.whu.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 800
Intakes
Spring, Autumn
UG Deadline
30 June 2026
PG Deadline
15 June 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
|
80 |
|
IELTS (English-taught)
|
6.0 |
|
TOEFL Essentials
|
8 |
|
HSK (Chinese-taught)
|
HSK 4 (180+) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 800
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
59%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 3,910
International Staff — 18%
—
Notable Alumni
Lei Jun (Xiaomi founder)
Campus & Location
WHU's campus covers Luojia Hill beside East Lake in Wuchang, Wuhan, with historic buildings from the 1930s and an avenue of cherry trees.
Campus Details
Luojia
Hill campus
3910
faculty
3107
international students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 26 to 33 C
Coldest (Jan): 1 to 8 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms: International student housing
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
46,897
International Students
3,107
Undergraduate
54%
Postgraduate
46%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
CNY 20,000-30,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
CNY 23,000-38,000 / year
Tuition - PhD
CNY 30,000-45,000 / year
English-taught Programmes
CNY 23,000-55,000 / year
Insurance
CNY 1,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
WHU admits students in spring and autumn. For autumn 2026, bachelor's applications ran from 1 Oct 2025 to 30 June 2026, and master's / PhD to 15 June 2026.
Scholarships at Wuhan University
3 scholarships available
All Levels
CNY 25,000
Hubei Provincial Government Scholarship
All Levels
CNY 15,000
Wuhan Municipal Government Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma; HSK 4 (180+) / TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.0 or HSK 4 (180+)
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
IELTS (English-taught)
TOEFL Essentials
HSK (Chinese-taught)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on admission.whu.edu.cn.
2
Apply online
Register on admission.whu.edu.cn and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 800 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
WHU's campus covers Luojia Hill beside East Lake in Wuchang, Wuhan, with historic buildings from the 1930s and an avenue of cherry trees.
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