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Wuhan University

Wuhan, China

Wuhan University (WHU), established in 1893, is a prestigious national research university under China’s "Double First-Class" initiative. Renowned for its scenic campus blending historic architecture with modernity, WHU offers comprehensive programs across humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, and social sciences.
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Subject Ranking

1. Geography

  • US News
    38
  • QS
    45
  • Shanghai
    14
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2. Physics

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    250
  • QS
    201-250
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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3. Mathematics

  • US News
    145
  • QS
    86
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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4. Computer Sciences

  • US News
    21
  • QS
    88
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
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5. Civil Engineering

  • US News
    33
  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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6. Chemistry

  • US News
    48
  • QS
    114
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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7. Electrical Engineering

  • US News
    35
  • QS
    144
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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8. Economics

  • QS
    147
  • Shanghai
    201-300
  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
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9. Medicine

  • US News
    334
  • QS
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    176-200
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10. Mechanical Engineering

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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11. Education

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    401-500
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12. Chemistry

  • QS
    96
  • Shanghai
    41
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13. Law LLB

  • QS
    50
  • Times Higher Education
    89
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14. Arts and Humanities

  • QS
    280
  • Times Higher Education
    201-250
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15. Life Sciences

  • QS
    150
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
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16. Earth Sciences

  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    40
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17. Human Biological Sciences

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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18. Statistics

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    101-150
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19. Materials Science and Engineering

  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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20. Social Sciences

  • US News
    88
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
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21. Biotechnology

  • US News
    106
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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22. Library Science

  • QS
    10
  • Shanghai
    18
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23. Pharmacy

  • QS
    301-350
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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24. Dentistry

  • QS
    25
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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25. Agricultural Sciences

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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26. Metallurgical Engineering

  • QS
    40
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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27. Environmental Sciences

  • QS
    79
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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28. Nano Technology

  • US News
    53
  • Shanghai
    34
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29. Chemical Engineering

  • US News
    52
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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30. Biological Specializations

  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    301-400
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31. Mining and Mineral Engineering

  • QS
    26
  • Shanghai
    14
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32. Energy and Power Engineering

  • US News
    35
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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33. Electronics Engineering

  • US News
    35
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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34. Engineering Related Technology

  • QS
    173
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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35. Engineering

  • US News
    82
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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36. Legal Studies

  • QS
    51-100
  • Times Higher Education
    151
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37. Natural Sciences

  • QS
    119
  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
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38. Sociology

  • QS
    101-150
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39. Psychology

  • QS
    101-150
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40. Philosophy

  • QS
    23
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41. Modern Languages

  • QS
    101-150
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42. Linguistics

  • QS
    61
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43. Architecture

  • QS
    51-100
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44. Transportation Science Technology

  • Shanghai
    51-75
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45. Telecommunication Engineering

  • Shanghai
    51-75
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46. Remote Sensing

  • Shanghai
    1
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47. Political Science

  • Shanghai
    301-400
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48. Oceanography

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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49. Nursing

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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50. Finance

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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51. Ecology

  • Shanghai
    301-400
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52. Clinical Medicine

  • Shanghai
    301-400
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53. Business Administration

  • Shanghai
    201-300
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54. Automation and Control

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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55. Physical Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    97
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in China

56. History

  • QS
    101-150
Top History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked History Universities in China

57. English Language

  • QS
    101-150
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58. Archaeology

  • QS
    101-150
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59. Econometrics

  • QS
    147
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60. Marine Sciences

  • QS
    51-100
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61. Communication Sciences

  • QS
    51-100
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62. Public Affairs and Law

  • QS
    65
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in China

63. Geology

  • QS
    51-100
Top Geology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geology Universities in China

64. Education

  • QS
    201-250
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in China

65. Accounting

  • QS
    201-250
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66. Material Science and Engineering

  • US News
    52
Top Material Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Material Science and Engineering Universities in China

67. Pharmaceutical Toxicology

  • US News
    203
Top Pharmaceutical Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmaceutical Toxicology Universities in China

68. Oncology

  • US News
    210
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in China

69. Neuroscience

  • US News
    329
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in China

70. Molecular Biology

  • US News
    227
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71. Microbiology

  • US News
    212
Top Microbiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Microbiology Universities in China

72. Immunology

  • US News
    184
Top Immunology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Immunology Universities in China

73. Cell and Molecular Biology

  • US News
    156
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74. Biology

  • US News
    193
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in China

75. Medical Technology

  • Shanghai
    301-400
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in China

76. Social Science Management

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Social Science Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Management Universities in China

77. General Law

  • Shanghai
    201-300
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78. Public Health

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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79. Hydrology and Water Management

  • Shanghai
    8
Top Hydrology and Water Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Hydrology and Water Management Universities in China

80. Computer Engineering

  • Shanghai
    51-75
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81. Biomedical Engineering

  • Shanghai
    41
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in China

82. Instruments Science and Technology

  • Shanghai
    18
Top Instruments Science and Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Instruments Science and Technology Universities in China

83. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Universities in China

84. Media Studies and Mass Media

  • QS
    101-150
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85. Forestry and Wildlife

  • QS
    201-250
Top Forestry and Wildlife universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Forestry and Wildlife Universities in China

86. Aerospace Aeronautical

  • QS
    201-250
Top Aerospace Aeronautical universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Aerospace Aeronautical Universities in China

87. Computer and Information Sciences

  • QS
    151-200
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88. Animal Sciences

  • US News
    431
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in China

89. Plant and Crop Sciences

  • US News
    431
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in China

90. Toxicology

  • US News
    149
Top Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Toxicology Universities in China

91. Business and Management

  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
Top Business and Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business and Management Universities in China

92. Data Science and Big Data

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    Wuhan University Application Statistics

    Students
    53000
    Faculty Strength
    5000
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10
    Tuition Fees
    ¥ 25000
    Living Cost
    ¥ 30000
    Avg. GPA
    2.5
    Avg. IB
    27
    Avg. Percentage
    60 %
    Avg. IELTS
    5.5

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