About the university

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.
Entry Requirements
- Eligibility: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, in good health, with no criminal record. Age limits are as follows: 18-30 for bachelor’s programs, 18-35 for Master’s programs, and 18-40 for PhD programs.
- Educational Background: Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent for bachelor’s programs, a bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs, and a Master’s degree for PhD programs.

Undergraduate Programs Available to International Applicants at Wuhan University (English -taught)
Undergraduate Programs | Duration |
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Bachelor of ManagementBusiness Administration Logistics Management Human Resources Management Marketing Accounting Financial Management | 4 Years |
Bachelor of EconomicsFinance Public Finance Insurance International Economy and Trade | 4 Years |
Bachelor of Software Engineering | 4 Years |
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 6 Years |
English Taught Master’s Programs Length of Study: 2-3 years
Programs |
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Master of Geospatial Information Technology Master of International Business Master of Ethics Master of International Law Master of Hydraulic Engineering Master of Media and Communications Master of Electrical Engineering Master of Software Engineering Master of Nursing Master of Clinical MedicineMaster of E-Commerce |
English Taught Doctoral Programs Length of Study: 3-4 years
Programs |
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Doctor of Software Engineering Doctor of Environmental Law Doctor of Solid Mechanics, Doctor of International Law Doctor of Engineering Mechanics Doctor of Chemistry Doctor of Geotechnical Engineering Doctor of Geo-environmental Informatics Doctor of Structural Engineering Doctor of Geospatial Information Technology |
Eligibility
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary passport and be in good health both mentally and physically.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Different categories of scholarships are available.
Applicants must have attained a degree:
- a) High school degree or above for Bachelor applicants
- b) Bachelor’s degree or above for Master applicants
- c) Master’s degree or above for Doctoral applicants
Language Requirements
- a) Applicants to English-taught programs are required to provide proof of English language proficiency with a TOEFL score of 80+/ TOEFL ESSIENCIALS 8+/ IELTS score of 6.0+ certificate. Applicants who are unable to provide proof of standardized English language test are required to provide proof of English language instruction for their previous degree studies.
- b) Applicants whose mother language is English are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency as described above. You do not need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you meet one of the following criteria:
Your first language is English; or you have completed or are completing a degree level course taught and assessed entirely in English.
Application Period
From December to June Every Year.
Application Documents :
Copy of national passport biographical page and copy of the visa issued by Chinese embassies (if available)
Degree certificate. Those who have not graduated yet must provide a proof of impending graduation
Academic Transcripts
Master’s program applicants should submit two academic recommendation letters from associate professors/professors in the related academic fields. Recommendation letters from two professors /senior professionals in related academic fields are required for PhD program applicants (graduate programs only)
Personal statement and a brief research plan (over 800 words). Besides, PhD program applicants need to submit a brief introduction of research experiences (graduate programs only)
Report of English Language Test, e.g. TOEFL/TOEFL Essential/IELTS/others.
Applicants who have any learning experiences in China should provide evidence of their academic performance from their previous institutions.
Non-criminal Record (for Scholarship applicants only)
Physical Examination Report (within 6 months)
Financial Certification/Bank Statement (5000 USD or above)
Application fee of 800RMB / 111 USD .
Tuition Fees (RMB/Year)
Type | Liberal Arts | Science and Engineering | Medicine |
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Bachelor’s Programs | 23,000 | 28,000 | 40,000 |
Master’s Programs | 33,000 | 38,000 | 50,000 |
Doctoral Programs | 36,000 | 46,000 | 55,000 |
Tuition Fees and Other Expenses for International Students all amounts in RMB unless specified otherwise Tuition Fee(per academic year)
Type | Language of Instruction | Liberal Arts | Science and Engineering | Medicine |
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Undergraduate Programs 本科 | Chinese-taught program English-taught program | 20,000 23,000 | 24,000 28,000 | 30,000 40,000 |
Application Fee | Medical Insurance Fee/ One Year |
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RMB 800 / US$ 111 | 800 to 1,500 (All international students are required to buy insurance at Wuhan University.) |
Other Estimated Expenses
Accommodation | Physical examination | Residence Permit | Textbooks | Living expenses |
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9,600-28,000 per year | Around 500 | 400 per year | Minimum 500 per year | Around 1,500 per month |