Wuhan has been a more and more popular destination for international students to study in China. With a 3,500-year-long history, Wuhan is one of the most ancient and civilized metropolitan cities in China, more ancient than Beijing, Xi'an and Nanjing. Wuhan, as the capital city of Hubei, enjoys a variety of advantages as below:

        1. Close next to Shanghai and Beijing in its volume of retail, is among the top list of China's metropolises.

        2. Recognized as the political, economic, financial, cultural, educational and transportation center of central China

        3. Wuhan ranks third in China in overall strength of science and technology

        4. 35 higher educational institutions including the well-known Wuhan University, HUST, etc.

No.1 Wuhan University

Wuhan University is one of top 10 universities in China. Since its establishment in 1893, Wuhan University has cultivated more than 300 thousand professional talents in various occupations. They have made great contribution to the national construction and social advancement. The remarkable achievements of Wuhan University have won itself an extensive international reputation. In 1999, the world renowned journal Science listed Wuhan University as one of the most prominent institutions of higher education in China. Besides, It is honored as the "Most Beautiful University in China."

No.2 Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Huazhong University of Science and Technology is among the first Universities joining the national “211 Project” and “985 Project”. HUST is a comprehensive university ranking 9th among all China Universities. Equipped with national key laboratories and research centers, HUST achieved much in computer science which is a national key subject, the degree enjoys high international recognition and provides good occupational prospects. Graduates are capable of working in scientific research departments, education unit, enterprise, institution and so on. As it located in central part of China and the living cost is lower than Beijing.

No.3 China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) is one of the first group university listed in the national "211" Project. It boasts a campus which covers an area of approximately 1.13million square metres with the scenic East Lake by its side, adjacent to national high-tech development zone and "China Optical Valley". Now it has a total enrollment of over 44,400 students, including full-time undergraduates, master’s candidates, doctoral candidates and 20,460 overseas students.

NO.4 Central China Normal University

CCNU offers the student a wide range of diverse disciplines to choose from, including Chinese Language and Literature, Philosophy, Law, Economics, Education, History, Natural Science, Engineering, Agriculture and Management, as well as special disciplines such as Fine arts, Music and Physical Education. The university has earned both national and international recognition for first-rate humanity programs, superior natural science programs and extraordinary engineering programs.

Currently, the full-time enrollment of CCNU exceeds 23,000 students, among which 7,000 are postgraduates. Since 2001, the graduate employment rate has remained above 95%, ranking among the top in China. The university is one of the first institutions of higher learning in China authorized to enroll overseas students and it is one of the few National Chinese Language Education Bases accredited by the State Council. At present, we have over 500 overseas students from 56 countries for long-term study or for pursuing degrees.