Hunan University originated from Yuelu Academy, which was founded in 976. After the changes of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Yuelu Academy was merged and transformed into Hunan Academy in 1897.

Hunan Normal University was founded in 19 12. Hunan University was founded in 1926. 1937 became one of the national universities of the Ministry of Education of the National Government 16. 1949 In September, the National Hunan University was renamed Hunan University.

The school covers an area of 2.4 million square meters with a building area of 6.5438+0.45 million square meters. There are graduate schools and 25 colleges; 62 undergraduate enrollment majors; There are 28 doctoral programs in first-class disciplines, 3 doctoral programs in professional degrees, 35 master programs in first-class disciplines and 26 master programs in professional degrees; There are two first-class national key disciplines, 14 national key disciplines in two disciplines, and 28 post-doctoral research stations.

Introduction to software engineering;

Software engineering was added by the Ministry of Education in 2002. With the continuous expansion of computer application and the continuous development of China's economic construction, software engineering specialty will become a new hot specialty.

Software engineering specialty is based on computer science and technology, and emphasizes the engineering nature of software development, so that students can master the basic knowledge, methods and skills necessary for software requirements analysis, software design, software testing, software maintenance and software project management on the basis of computer science and technology knowledge and skills, highlight the cultivation of students' professional knowledge and skills, and cultivate senior professionals who can engage in software development, testing, maintenance and software project management.