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Xiangtan University

1201–1500th
World University Rankings 2025
401–600th
Impact Rankings 2020
401–500th
Asia University Rankings 2024
Yuhu District, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411105, China

About Xiangtan University

Xiangtan University was established in 1958 in Xiangtan, at the order of Mao Zedong, in the Hunan province of China.

The wide range of disciplines available to study there include philosophy, history, public administration, tourism management, Marxism, literature and journalism, mathematics and computer science, physics and opto-electronics, chemistry, chemical engineering, information engineering, civil engineering and mechanics, physical education, art, foreign languages, law, business, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, environment and resources. The university is particularly renowned for research and teaching in chemistry, materials science and engineering. Xiangtan puts emphasis on its undergraduate education.

Xiangtan has connections with over 60 higher level institutions around the world such as Paris Higher School of Economics in France, Humboldt University in Germany, Pennsylvania State University in the US, Swansea University, UK, Poitiers University and University of Savoy in France and the University of Leon in Spain.

Xiangtan’s student organisations centre around history, Mandarin Chinese, Marketing, Tourism, Cuisine, Gardening, Astronomy, Poetry, Huxiang Culture Research, Psychology, Wuxia Martial Arts, Drama, Debate, Volleyball, Ballroom, Billiards, Basketball, Roller Skating and other interests.

The university is located in Xiangtan City, a city of almost three million with a subtropical humid monsoon climate. The area is also rich in beautiful mountain villages such as the town of Shaoshan.

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Key statistics

  • 20.5
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 49 : 51
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 29%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 36,578
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Xiangtan University

  • Engineering & technology

    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Law

    • Law
  • Arts & humanities

    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences