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Date:2013-12-01

Wuhan University (WHU) is a comprehensive and key national university directly under  the administration of the Ministry of Education. It is also one of the "211 Project"  and "985 Project"universities with full support in the construction and development  from the central and local government of China.

The history of Wuhan University can be traced back to Ziqiang Institute, which was  founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong, the then governor of Hubei Province and Hunan  Province in the late Qing Dynasty. In the process of development and evolution, the  institute changed its name several times before it was finally named Wuhan National  University in 1928. It is one of the earliest comprehensive national universities in  modern China. By the end of 1946, the university had established 6 colleges, the  colleges of liberal art, law, sciences, engineering, agriculture and medicine. In  2000, an amalgamation of the former Wuhan University, Wuhan University of Hydraulic  and Electric Engineering, Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping, and  Hubei Medical University was announced, which ushered in a new era in its 100-odd  years of development.

  • 1893
    Wuhan University was founded by Zhang Zhidong, governor of Hubei and Hunan  provinces.
  • 1928
    the institute changed its name several times before it was finally named Wuhan  National University in 1928.
  • 1946
    the university had established 6 colleges, the colleges of liberal art, law,  sciences, engineering, agriculture and medicine.
  • 2000
    an amalgamation of the former Wuhan University, Wuhan University of Hydraulic and  Electric Engineering, Wuhan  Technical University of Surveying and Mapping, and Hubei Medical University was  announced

For the past century, Wuhan University has built an elegant palatial  architectural complex of primitive simplicity which blends perfectly the  eastern  architectural style with that of the west. It is honored as the "Most  Beautiful  University in China." Furthermore, Wuhan University's centennial humanistic  accumulation boils down to its succinct motto, that is, "Self-improvement,  Perseverance, Truth-seeking & Innovation."

Since its establishment, Wuhan University has cultivated more than 300 thousand  professional talents in various occupations, among whom there are over 100 members  of the Chinese Academy of Science and the Chinese Academy of  Engineering. They have made great contribution to the national construction and  social advancement. The remarkable achievements of Wuhan University have won itself  an extensive international reputation. In 1999, the world renowned journal Science  listed Wuhan University as one of the most prominent institutions of higher  education in China.

Burgeoning are the international exchanges and cooperation of Wuhan  University in  recent years. It has established cooperative relationship with more than 310  universities and research institutes in over 53 countries and regions.

Now Wuhan University is endeavoring to shape itself into a world-class comprehensive  research university domestically and internationally.


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