HZAU Degree Programs for International Students (Bachelor / Master / PhD)
Huazhong Agricultural University · Bachelor 4y / Master 3y / PhD 3-4y · CNY 14,000 - 28,000 / year
A MOE-affiliated 211 and Double First-Class university. Undergraduate tuition of CNY 14,000-16,000 per year is among Hubei's lowest, open from bachelor to PhD.
Program overview
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is a MOE-affiliated 211 Project and Double First-Class university known for agriculture and life sciences, with disciplines spanning agriculture, science, engineering, humanities, law, economics and management. The International College handles admissions; bachelor, master, PhD and Chinese language programs are all open.
Published fee schedules put undergraduate tuition at the low end for Hubei — CNY 16,000 per year for science and engineering, CNY 14,000 for humanities and social sciences — with master's programs at CNY 25,000 (science/engineering) and CNY 22,000 (economics/management). A twin room costs about CNY 5,000 per year, among the lowest in the province.
Intake: the main intake for degree programs is September each year (fall semester); some language/foundation programs also offer spring intake — exact dates follow each university’s annual notice. Application tip: prepare and submit your documents 3–6 months in advance to allow time for review and visa (JW202/visa) processing.
Key facts
- Levels
- Bachelor / Master / PhD / Chinese language
- Undergraduate (science & engineering)
- CNY 16,000 / year
- Undergraduate (humanities & social sciences)
- CNY 14,000 / year
- Master's
- CNY 22,000 (econ/mgmt) - 25,000 (sci/eng) / year
- PhD
- from CNY 28,000 / year
- Accommodation
- twin room approx. CNY 5,000 / year
- Strength areas
- veterinary medicine, food science, agricultural bio-environment and energy engineering
Application materials
- Passport, degree certificates and transcripts (English translation)
- Language proof: HSK5 for Chinese-taught, IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught
- Financial evidence and medical examination form
- Some programs require recommendation letters or a research proposal
Fees and scholarships
- Undergraduate tuition
- CNY 14,000 - 16,000 / year
- Master's tuition
- CNY 22,000 - 25,000 / year
- Accommodation
- approx. CNY 5,000 / year (twin room)
- Scholarships
- Chinese Government Scholarship and university awards