Hubei University of Police

Hubei University of Police (HBUP) is a full-time undergraduate institution of public security, political science, and law sponsored by the Hubei Provincial People's Government, located in Wuhan, Hubei Province. It originated from the Cadre Training Class of the Public Security Department of Hubei Provincial People's Government in June 1949 and was upgraded to an undergraduate university in March 2002 with approval from the Ministry of Education.

As of September 2024, the university has two campuses: the South Campus on Jiefang Avenue and the North Campus on Nanniwan Avenue, covering an area of 512 mu (about 34 hectares). It comprises 25 directly affiliated units, offers 12 undergraduate programs, and has over 6,000 full-time undergraduate students and 421 faculty and staff.

Hubei University of Police excels in the field of public security and law. It boasts 2 national-level first-class undergraduate program construction sites (e.g., Criminal Investigation, Cybersecurity and Law Enforcement) and 4 provincial-level ones, with programs closely aligned with practical policing needs.

The university operates 35 internship bases in deep cooperation with public security agencies across Hubei, providing students with ample hands-on experience. Its faculty includes over 10 teachers recognized as 'National Excellent Teachers' or provincial/ministerial 'Teaching Masters,' and several receive special government allowances from the State Council.

HBUP emphasizes both teaching and research. Its faculty of 421 includes 108 full and associate professors and 242 members with doctoral or master's degrees. The university has 9 teaching departments offering 12 undergraduate programs in public security, public security technology, and law.

The curriculum integrates theory with practice, featuring 33 provincial-level first-class courses and research platforms such as the 'Hubei Master Studio' in Constitutional and Administrative Law (Public Security Legal Direction) and the 'Chutian Scholar Studio.' Notable courses include Pre-trial Investigation, Cybersecurity, and Criminal Procedure Law.

The university has two campuses located on Jiefang Avenue and Nanniwan Avenue in Wuhan, with convenient transportation and well-developed living facilities. Covering 512 mu, the campuses are green and pleasant. Facilities include modern teaching buildings, laboratories, a library, and a gymnasium, along with specialized labs for cybersecurity, a moot court, and police skills training grounds.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access. Canteens offer diverse dining options. A police combat training base on campus supports daily practice. Overall, living conditions are comfortable, and the academic atmosphere is vibrant.