National University of Defense Technology, Central South University, Hunan University, Hunan Normal University. According to Hunan local treasure, as of August, 2023, 1 1, there are 985 universities in Hunan province: National University of Defense Technology, Central South University, Hunan University, and 2 1 1 Universities: National University of Defense Technology, Central South University, Hunan University and Hunan Normal University.