About
Wuhan University (WHU) is a leading national research university located in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Founded in 1893 as the Ziqiang Institute, Wuhan University is one of China's oldest and most esteemed universities. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 985, Project 211, and Double First-Class Construction.
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 145 subject rankings
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Subject Rankings
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46 subjectsTHE
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 49 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =79 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =88 | 63.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 97 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
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