Wuhan University of Technology

China

Wuhan University of Technology History

The Wuhan University of Technology also known as WHUT and WUT is a Chinese university located in Wuhan, Hebei Province. The university was established in the year 2000 after Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan Transportation University, and Wuhan Automotive Polytechnic University were merged to form a single entity. The university enrolls 52,000 students and employs 5000 plus staff.

Wuhan University of Technology Programs, Courses, and Schools

The Wuhan University of Technology offers a wide range of programs in Management and Economics, Law, Humanities, Sociology, Art and Design, Foreign Languages, Materials Science and Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Automation, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Sciences to name a few.

The Wuhan University of Technology is also home to 27 research centres, 2 state key laboratories, and 1 state engineering laboratory conducting research in subjects like Mechatronics, Automobile, Information Technology, Transportation, and Logistics.

Wuhan University of Technology Campuses

The Wuhan University of Technology has three campuses in Mafangshan, Yujiatou, and South Lake totaling over an area of 267 hectares and a built-up area of 1,100,000 square meters. The South Lake campus is located on the south of the Yangtze River which flows through the city. The university campus is home to a number of facilities like libraries, sports, health, food and dining, and accommodation.

The Wuhan University of Technology has also set up a Science Park in the region which is spread over an area of 59 hectares and has generated revenue of over RMB 1.58 billion. The Science Park has also fostered a number of start-ups and high tech enterprises.

Wuhan University of Technology Achievements

The Wuhan University of Technology is identified as one of the key universities in the country by the Chinese Ministry of Education under the 211 Project. The government also classifies the university as Double First-Class Discipline University.

The Wuhan University of Technology is placed amongst the top 1000 universities in the world by QS Top Universities and Times Higher Education Rankings. The ARWU World Rankings place the university amongst the top 400 in the world whereas US News and World Report ranks it 837th globally.

Wuhan University of Technology USP

The Wuhan University of Technology participates in a number of research and development projects led by prestigious bodies and institutions like China-US Clean Energy Joint Research Centre, Wuhan University of Technology, and University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

The Wuhan University of Technology has a high acceptance rate and the tuition fee and living costs are comparatively affordable than institutions in Beijing or Shanghai.

Wuhan University of Technology Notable Alumni

Chen Quanguo (Chinese Politician), Panther Chan (Singer), Wang Yongkang (Chinese Engineer), and Deng Keng (Revolutionary).