Wuhan University

Wuhan University
武汉大学
Motto
自强 弘毅 求是 拓新
Motto in English
Self-improvement, Perseverance, Truth-seeking, Innovation
TypePublic
EstablishedIncorporated as a university in 1926
PresidentZhang Pingwen
Academic staff
7,325
Students58,720
Location, ,
China
CampusUrban, 3.5 km2
Websiteen.whu.edu.cn
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese武汉大学
Traditional Chinese武漢大學
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWǔhàn Dàxué

Wuhan University (WHU; 武汉大学) is a key comprehensive public university in Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is directly affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 985, Project 211, and a pioneer in the Double First-Class Construction initiative.