Painted interpretation inspired by Wuhan University’s old library on Luojia Hill and spring cherry blossoms
Wuhan University official seal

WHUWuhan, China

International undergraduate study

Wuhan University

武汉大学

Discovery on the hill, a city by the river

  • Founded 1893
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 10 October 2026
QS ranking#=165
LocationWuhan, Hubei
Teaching languageChinese and English
Degree length4–6 years
Tuition guideRMB 20,000–40,000/year
Application statusSpring 2027 · Oct–Dec

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1893. A comprehensive research university on Luojia Hill, with historic architecture, broad academic choices and East Lake nearby.

Explore WHU’s story and strengths

A university shaped by its setting

Wuhan University traces its roots to the Ziqiang Institute, founded in 1893. It took the name National Wuhan University in 1928; the modern university brings together four institutions through the 2000 merger.

A broad research community

Humanities and social sciences sit alongside computing, engineering, geospatial sciences and medicine. International applicants can choose from a substantial Chinese-taught catalogue and a smaller set of English-taught degrees.

Luojia Hill and East Lake

Historic buildings and wooded slopes give the main campus a distinctive setting in Wuchang. Medical teaching and accommodation can involve separate locations, so check the teaching unit and residence on your offer.

  • A strong academic reputation

    Study at a major research university known for surveying and mapping, with a long-established academic community across the humanities, sciences and engineering.

  • An exceptional campus setting

    Historic stone buildings, spring cherry blossoms and wooded hillside paths give Luojia Hill a distinctive campus atmosphere for everyday student life.

  • Wuhan beyond the classroom

    From hot dry noodles for breakfast to museums and old Wuchang streets, Wuhan offers plenty of ways to experience local culture beyond university life.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 4 · 180+ Chinese-taught undergraduate study Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • Native Chinese, with WHU approval
  • Chinese-medium high school, with WHU approval

Chinese Language advanced entry needs HSK 4 · 180+ for Year 2 or HSK 5 · 180+ for Year 3, plus prior Chinese study and assessment. The Chinese-language teacher scholarship instead needs HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+.

English language IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+ For English-taught undergraduate entry Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • TOEFL Essentials 8+
  • Native English, with WHU approval
  • Previous degree taught in English, with WHU approval

These are the general admission floors. The Academic Freshman Scholarship requires IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 85 for English-taught entry; English medical applicants also need HSK 4 for that award. Its Essentials requirement is described as B2; confirm the accepted certificate with WHU.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by WHU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

WHU publishes no general A-Level, IB, UEC, SAT or ACT score floor. The targets below are provisional planning ranges; prepare strong Mathematics and relevant sciences for STEM or medicine. The freshman scholarship’s Grade B requirement is an award condition, not the general admission minimum.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for liberal arts; STEM Chinese for science, engineering and medicine. English routes are exempt. Chinese Language applicants may be exempt with a valid HSK 4 report.

By programme
Mathematics

Required for every undergraduate route, including English programmes and Chinese Language.

Required
Physics

Required for Mathematics, Physics, Computing, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology and engineering. English medical entry also requires Physics; Chinese medical entry does not list it.

By programme
Chemistry

Required for Chinese-taught Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and medicine. The September 2026 English instructions also require Chemistry for every English-taught programme.

By programme

No minimum CSCA score is published. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry papers are offered in Chinese or English; Professional Chinese is in Chinese. Confirm the accepted paper language and final combination for your major with WHU.

All international undergraduate applicants need CSCA, including scholarship applicants. The newer English notice adds Chemistry to all English routes; the older Chinese table applies it by subject group. Confirm this difference before booking. September 2026 instructions ↗ · Chinese subject table ↗ · Official CSCA website ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Degree entry, advanced Chinese Language placement and Saudi preparation pathways.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your route

Choose a catalogue option, check teaching language and duration, and ask WHU whether it admits in spring 2027. Select a scholarship channel early if funding is essential.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Statement or study plan

Scholarship applicants

The Academic Freshman Scholarship requires a Chinese or English personal statement of at least 500 words. CSC undergraduate applicants need a study plan of at least 200 words / characters. The general admission checklist does not require a statement.

Recommendation evidence

Relevant scholarship routes

For the freshman award, request a Chinese or English letter from your high-school principal. Chinese-language teacher applicants need their recommending institution’s letter. General undergraduate admission does not list a recommendation.

School records & translations

All applicants

Prepare your high-school diploma or expected-graduation proof and complete transcripts. Use Chinese or English; notarised translations are required for other languages. CSC and freshman awards also require their specified notarisation of school records.

All other required documents

  • Passport and visa

    Upload the ordinary-passport identity page and a Chinese visa if held. The 2026 guide requires passport validity through December 2026; confirm the later requirement for spring 2027 and your scholarship.

  • CSCA and language evidence

    Provide the CSCA report and HSK for Chinese entry or English test evidence for English entry, unless WHU approves the corresponding waiver. Chinese-teacher scholarship applicants also need HSKK; the award requires HSK/HSKK results valid within two years.

  • Financial evidence

    Provide a bank statement or financial certification of at least US$5,000. Saudi scholarship applicants may supply the sponsor’s Financial Guarantee Letter when available.

  • Physical examination

    Submit a physical examination issued within six months. Scholarship channels require the specified Foreigner Physical Examination Form and its signatures, seals and photograph.

  • Previous study in China

    If you have studied in China, provide academic-performance evidence from the previous institution.

  • Nationality and guardian documents, if applicable

    Supply the required nationality, birth, parentage and overseas-residence evidence for the guide’s relevant cases. Under-18 applicants need a guardian guarantee in China.

  • Additional scholarship evidence

    CSC and freshman scholarship applicants need their non-criminal-record evidence. CSC arts/design applicants need work samples. Follow each award’s own form, certification and portal requirements.

Upload scans in Chinese or English; attach notarised Chinese or English translations for other languages. Bring final documents as instructed, and use the award’s additional checklist for scholarship applications.

WHU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

106 options
Browse all 106 options

WHU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
PhilosophySchool of PhilosophyChinese
Chinese Linguistics and LiteratureSchool of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesSchool of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
English LanguageSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
Russian LanguageSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
German LanguageSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
French LanguageSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
Spanish LanguageSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
Japanese LanguageSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
Translation StudiesSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
JournalismSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
CommunicationSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
Radio and Television ScienceSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
AdvertisingSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
Art of Broadcasting and AnchoringSchool of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
HistorySchool of HistoryChinese
World HistorySchool of HistoryChinese
ArchaeologySchool of HistoryChinese
International Economics and TradeEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
FinanceEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
Business AdministrationEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
Human Resource ManagementEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
MarketingEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
Logistics ManagementEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
EconomicsEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
Public FinanceEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
InsuranceEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
AccountingEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
Financial ManagementEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
Management ScienceEconomics and Management SchoolChinese
LawSchool of LawChinese
International LawSchool of LawChinese
Political Science and Public AdministrationSchool of Political Science and Public AdministrationChinese
DiplomacySchool of Political Science and Public AdministrationChinese
Public AdministrationSchool of Political Science and Public AdministrationChinese
Public Affairs ManagementSchool of Political Science and Public AdministrationChinese
Labor and Social SecuritySchool of Political Science and Public AdministrationChinese
Library ScienceSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Information Management and Information SystemSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Archival ScienceSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Editing and Publishing ScienceSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Big Data Management and ApplicationSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Electronic CommerceSchool of Information ManagementChinese
Chinese LanguageSchool of International EducationChinese
Theatre, Film and Television LiteratureSchool of ArtsChinese
Data Science and Big Data TechnologySchool of Mathematics and StatisticsChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsSchool of Mathematics and StatisticsChinese
Information and Computing ScienceSchool of Mathematics and StatisticsChinese
StatisticsSchool of Mathematics and StatisticsChinese
PhysicsSchool of Physics and TechnologyChinese
Material PhysicsSchool of Physics and TechnologyChinese
ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Molecular SciencesChinese
Applied ChemistrySchool of Chemistry and Molecular SciencesChinese
Biological ScienceSchool of Life SciencesChinese
Geographical ScienceSchool of Resources and Environmental ScienceChinese
Geographical Information ScienceSchool of Resources and Environmental ScienceChinese
Environmental ScienceSchool of Resources and Environmental ScienceChinese
Environmental EngineeringSchool of Resources and Environmental ScienceChinese
Land Resources ManagementSchool of Resources and Environmental ScienceChinese
Smart Cities and Spatial PlanningSchool of Resources and Environmental ScienceChinese
Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear TechnologySchool of Power and Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Mechanical Design Manufacturing and AutomationSchool of Power and Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Energy and Power EngineeringSchool of Power and Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Energy Chemical EngineeringSchool of Power and Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Intelligent Manufacturing EngineeringSchool of Power and Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Intelligent Energy EngineeringSchool of Power and Mechanical EngineeringChinese
Electrical Engineering and AutomationSchool of Electrical Engineering and AutomationChinese
Civil EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Engineering MechanicsSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Intelligent ConstructionSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Water Supply and Drainage Science and EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringChinese
Hydropower EngineeringSchool of Water Resources and Hydropower EngineeringChinese
Hydrology and Water Resources EngineeringSchool of Water Resources and Hydropower EngineeringChinese
Harbor, Waterway and Coastal EngineeringSchool of Water Resources and Hydropower EngineeringChinese
Agricultural Water and Environmental EngineeringSchool of Water Resources and Hydropower EngineeringChinese
Intelligent Water Resources EngineeringSchool of Water Resources and Hydropower EngineeringChinese
Smart Building and ConstructionSchool of Urban DesignChinese
Urban and Rural PlanningSchool of Urban DesignChinese
Environment DesignSchool of Urban DesignChinese
Product DesignSchool of Urban DesignChinese
Communication EngineeringSchool of Electronic InformationChinese
Electronic and Information EngineeringSchool of Electronic InformationChinese
Software EngineeringSchool of Computer ScienceChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Computer ScienceChinese
Cyberspace SecuritySchool of Cyber Science and EngineeringChinese
Information SecuritySchool of Cyber Science and EngineeringChinese
Cryptographic Science and TechnologySchool of Cyber Science and EngineeringChinese
Remote Sensing Science and TechnologySchool of Remote Sensing and Information EngineeringChinese
Spatial Information and Digital TechnologySchool of Remote Sensing and Information EngineeringChinese
Surveying and Mapping EngineeringSchool of Geodesy and GeomaticsChinese
Navigation EngineeringSchool of Geodesy and GeomaticsChinese
GeophysicsSchool of Earth and Space Science and TechnologyChinese
Radio Wave Propagation and AntennaSchool of Earth and Space Science and TechnologyChinese
Clinical MedicineCollege of Medicine (School of Basic Medical Science, The First Affiliated Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital)Chinese
StomatologySchool of StomatologyChinese
PharmacySchool of Pharmaceutical SciencesChinese
BiopharmaceuticsSchool of Pharmaceutical SciencesChinese
NursingSchool of NursingChinese
Preventive MedicineSchool of Public HealthChinese
Global HealthSchool of Public HealthChinese
Bachelor of ManagementEconomics and Management SchoolEnglish
Bachelor of EconomicsEconomics and Management SchoolEnglish
Software EngineeringNot specified in international catalogueEnglish
Electronic CommerceNot specified in international catalogueEnglish
Clinical Medicine (MBBS)Not specified in international catalogueEnglish
Geoenvironmental InformaticsNot specified in international catalogueEnglish

How you choose your major106 programme/language options: 100 Chinese and six English programmes covering 14 destinations. English Management and Economics group five and three concentrations respectively; WHU’s programme guide describes major selection after Year 2. Geoenvironmental Informatics groups three four-year destinations; all are retained in search. Most degrees last four years; Chinese Clinical Medicine, Stomatology and Preventive Medicine last five, and English MBBS lasts six. English school associations are shown only where verified; unnamed school entries in the catalogue are not presented as programmes. Confirm spring availability with WHU.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB50,800

Tuition

RMB / year20,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year9,600Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year14,400Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year1,800Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Chinese-taught liberal arts; choose your language and subject group below.

Accommodation

A campus-room planning allowance at the lower end of the 2026 brochure range.

Official brochure: RMB 9,600–28,000/year; assigned room governs

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,200 × 12

Transport

Metro, buses and occasional taxis within Wuhan.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 150 × 12

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone, essentials and allowances for medical and residence procedures.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate; includes RMB 1,000 insurance allowance

The 2026 brochure lists insurance at RMB 800–1,500/year and living expenses from RMB 1,500/month. This degree-year budget excludes preparation fees, the RMB 800 application fee, flights, visa and deposits; allow more for a higher-priced room. First-year tuition is due before or at registration. 2026 guide and fee attachment · Standing fee information.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

Bilateral award

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

FundingFull or partial funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition
  • University dormitory or accommodation subsidy
  • Living allowance
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

Partial awards cover fewer benefits. The award may include one year of Chinese preparation; undergraduate degree courses are Chinese-taught.

Application
Apply through your home-country dispatching authority and CSC’s portal; request WHU pre-admission evidence. The usual period is early December–end March, but the authority’s dated call governs. A 2027 country deadline is not confirmed here.
CSCA
Required for WHU undergraduate admission and scholarship evaluation; use your degree’s paper combination and approved Chinese-paper exemption where applicable.
Selection
Academically excellent high-school graduates under 25. CSC’s basic Chinese threshold is HSK 3; WHU lists HSK 4 for direct degree entry. CSC, the dispatching authority and WHU review applications; award terms and continuing review govern funding.
Official scholarship details
University award

Academic Freshman Scholarship

FundingRMB 4,000 · one time
Competition*High

Coverage

  • One-time undergraduate award of RMB 4,000
  • Paid after first-semester registration

Standing rules allow annual adjustments to amount and quota. This is partial support, with no published tuition waiver, accommodation or monthly stipend.

Application
Apply through WHU’s admissions portal from 5 March to 20 May under the standing rules. Prepare a statement of at least 500 words and a high-school principal’s recommendation; the 2027 award call is not confirmed.
CSCA
Required for WHU undergraduate admission and scholarship evaluation; use your degree’s paper combination and approved Chinese-paper exemption where applicable.
Selection
Self-funded freshmen without another government or organisational scholarship; high-school Grade B or above. Chinese entry needs HSK 4; English entry needs TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.5 (Essentials stated as B2). English medical award applicants also need HSK 4. WHU conducts academic review and award selection.
Official scholarship details
Chinese teaching award

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

FundingFull funding · four years
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition
  • Campus accommodation
  • Living allowance
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

For the four-year Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages degree starting September 2026; annual assessment applies.

Application
Apply via a recommending institution and cis.chinese.cn, and complete WHU’s application. The 2026 degree window ran 1 March–5 May and is closed; a 2027 call is not confirmed.
CSCA
Required for undergraduate degree admission: Humanities Chinese and Mathematics for this Chinese-teaching degree.
Selection
Aspiring Chinese-language teachers aged 16+, normally under 25, with a high-school diploma, HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+. WHU reviews and interviews; CLEC’s experts consider language results and other factors. Confirm guardian eligibility if under 18.
Official scholarship details
Foreign government award

Saudi Government Scholarship

FundingSponsorship · terms vary
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Funding under the Saudi government sponsorship arrangement
  • Benefit amounts follow the sponsor’s award terms

WHU’s notice does not itemise tuition, housing, insurance or stipend coverage. Obtain the sponsor’s confirmed financial guarantee and conditions.

Application
Choose Foreign Government Scholarship in WHU’s portal. September 2026 direct and one-year-language routes closed on 5 May 2026; the March foundation route closed on 31 December 2025. No 2027 dated call is confirmed.
CSCA
Required for WHU undergraduate admission and scholarship evaluation; use your degree’s paper combination and approved Chinese-paper exemption where applicable.
Selection
Saudi citizens with a high-school diploma, under 25; direct Chinese entry needs HSK 4 · 180+, English entry TOEFL 80 / Essentials 8 / IELTS 6.0. WHU lists a 0.5+4 foundation and 1+4 Chinese-language pathway; progression requires assessment and completion of the required standards.
Official scholarship details

These are undergraduate-relevant schemes supported by current or standing WHU notices. The 2026 dated windows are closed; the published spring 2027 self-funded window does not confirm scholarship availability. Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates. WHU’s postgraduate Type B / Belt and Road awards and non-degree schemes are not undergraduate funding routes.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Wuhan base.

On campus

International student apartments

Single and shared rooms across main and medical-campus residences.

Arranged for new studentsLocations & practical details
Locations
International residences include main-campus and medical-campus buildings. WHU says it arranges dormitories for new students who register on time; scholarship accommodation is reserved.
Best for
A convenient campus routine. Assignment depends on programme, building and room availability; an individual room preference is not promised.
Plan for
The 2026 brochure budgets RMB 9,600–28,000/year. The older detailed room list has main-campus twin rooms from RMB 6,900/year, singles RMB 13,000–16,000, and medical twin rooms RMB 9,500–9,600. Confirm current assignment and charges; electricity and bedding may be extra.
Off campus

Private rental in Wuchang

More independence, with a lease and commute to arrange.

Independent arrangementLocations & practical details
Locations
Choose a practical journey to the teaching campus on your offer, rather than assuming every programme meets on Luojia Hill.
Best for
Students who prefer independent living or need a particular room arrangement; confirm WHU’s off-campus procedure before signing a lease.
Plan for
Allow for rent, deposit, utilities and furnishings. Follow accommodation-registration requirements and WHU’s guidance; no verified private-rental price is treated as an official rate here.

Have a housing backup. Confirm your assigned building, room type and full charges before travel. WHU arranges timely new-student dormitory entry, but a preferred single room is not promised; keep a realistic alternative if your needs differ.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation of a Wuhan University-inspired cherry avenue, historic stone arcades and the old library
Spring on Luojia Hill
Painted interpretation inspired by Yellow Crane Tower, the Yangtze River and Wuhan’s bridges
Beyond the campus gates

Wuhan after class

Wuhan is a city of lakes, bridges and riverfront neighbourhoods. East Lake offers space to slow down; Wuchang’s older streets and the Yangtze panorama give a different rhythm to a student weekend.

Life on Luojia Hill

Walk between libraries, teaching buildings and wooded slopes, with the old library and spring cherry blossoms forming part of WHU’s campus identity. Build an everyday routine around study, meals and student activities.

Around Wuchang

Explore neighbourhood cafés, bookshops and everyday food, with Tanhualin’s historic streets offering an afternoon away from campus. Wuhan has hot, humid summers and colder winters, so plan for the seasons.

Weekends by the river

Take a break around East Lake, the Yangtze riverfront or Yellow Crane Tower. Check the route and travel time from your teaching campus, and leave longer city trips for days without classes.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 10 October 2026. The 2026 undergraduate guide publishes October–December 2026 for spring 2027, without exact dates or programme-level spring availability. QS rank refers to the 2027 overall World University Rankings.

The Chinese admission guide controls discrepancies, including the closed autumn 2026 deadline. The September English CSCA notice differs from the older Chinese paper table. Programme and fee figures use WHU-authored 2026 tables reproduced by ELIC; current official downloads required a verification challenge. Older room rates remain separately identified. Academic targets, award competition and living-cost allocations are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.