The universities ranked before Huazhong Agricultural University in China are: East China University of Science and Technology (46th in China), followed by Shanghai University (48th in China); In Hubei Province, China Geo University (Wuhan) ranks before Huazhong Agricultural University (6th in the province), followed by Wuhan University of Science and Technology (8th in the province).
Huazhong Agricultural University is one of the starting points of higher agricultural education in China. The school's predecessor was Hubei Agricultural School founded by Zhang Zhidong, Governor of Huguang in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, on 1898. After several evolutions, from 65438 to 0952, Huazhong Agricultural College was established in all departments of Agricultural College of Wuhan University, Hubei Agricultural College and some departments of Agricultural College of six comprehensive universities such as Sun Yat-sen University. 1979, approved by the State Council as a national key university, directly under the Ministry of Agriculture. 1985, renamed Huazhong Agricultural University.
In 2000, it was placed under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education from the Ministry of Agriculture. In 2005, it entered the national "2 1 1 project" construction ranks. 20 17 was listed in the national "double first-class" construction ranks.
The education system is complete. At present, there are 17 colleges (departments), 62 undergraduate majors, 28 first-class disciplines authorized by master's degree, 16 first-class disciplines authorized by master's degree, 16 first-class disciplines authorized by doctor's degree, 2 categories authorized by doctor's degree, and 15 post-doctoral research stations. There are 3 12 19 full-time students, including undergraduate students 18906, master students 8987, doctoral students 28965438 and international students 435.
Excellent achievements have been made in the construction of spiritual civilization. Since 1996, the school has been rated as the best civilized unit in Hubei Province for ten consecutive times, the national advanced unit for spiritual civilization construction in 2005 and the national civilized unit in 2008. In 20 17, it was awarded the first national civilized campus, and it won the honorary title again in 2020.
The Importance of Huazhong Agricultural University in the National Ranking
1. Academic reputation: The national ranking reflects the reputation and influence of the school in academic circles. The top universities usually have stronger teachers, excellent research results and academic exchange platforms, which are helpful to attract outstanding teachers and students at home and abroad.
2. Teaching quality: Top universities usually have more advanced teaching facilities and high-quality teachers, which can provide better teaching quality and practical opportunities and contribute to students' academic performance and employment competitiveness.
3. Discipline construction: The national ranking also reflects the strength and professional advantages of the school in various disciplines. Top universities often have more resources and support in discipline construction, which can provide more comprehensive opportunities for discipline development and research and attract more outstanding students and research talents.
4. Social influence: Top universities often have high social reputation and influence. Its research achievements and academic contributions have a great impact on social and economic development and industry innovation, and can make more positive contributions to local and national development.