Huazhong Agricultural University, directly administrated by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China, is one of the national key universities. It is located in Wuhan City, the capital of Hubei Province and a thoroughfare to nine provinces known in history. Enclosed with emerald treecovered Lion Hill and fascinating waters on three sides, the campus featuring by its beautiful surroundings serves as an ideal place for education and scientific research. The university covers an area of 4.95 square kilometers. Huazhong Agricultural University HAU has a long history over one hundred years. Its predecessor, Huazhong Agricultural College HAC, termed Hubei Agricultural College in 1940, was derived from Hubei Farming School HFS established in 1898 by Mr. Zhang Zhidong, governor of HubeiHunan region. In 1952 when Chinas high institutions were restructured HAC was founded, on the basis of merging Agricultural College of Wuhan University with Hubei Agricultural College, Agricultural College of Henan University, Agricultural College of Nanchang University, Agricultural College of Guangxi University, Agricultural College of Zhongshan University and some departments of Hunan Agricultural College. HAC had its name changed to HAU in 1985.

Address: Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China,430070.
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Website: http://www.hzau.edu.cn/en1.htm