Huazhong University of Science and Technology

About

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a comprehensive research university located in Wuhan, China under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education. It is a participant university of the former “985” Project in China, and also one of the first universities approved under the national "Double First-Class" Initiative, China’s “Excellence Initiative” for institutions of higher education. Today the university has more than 3,400 full-time teachers, including over 1,200 professors, serving approximately 55,000 full-time students.

HUST boasts a full range of academic disciplines, comprising 10 major categories that range from engineering and medicine --HUST’s two most notable pillars of strength – to its fast-growing science and distinctive liberal arts disciplines. Guided by its sense of mission to contribute to social progress and the greater global community, the university continues to explore the frontiers of science, and is the only university in China that includes four national research facilities. International cooperation also lies at the core of HUST development strategy.

Sustainability at Huazhong University of Science and Technology

HUST is committed to integrating sustainability across its core mission, advancing research that addresses energy, environmental and social challenges, shaping curricula that promote global responsibility, cultivating a campus culture rich in green values and ecological awareness (its campus is often called a “forest university” with high greenery coverage) and partnering with local and global communities to foster sustainable development. These efforts closely align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, preparing students to contribute to a more equitable, resilient, and low-carbon world.