Hunan University of Arts and Science

Hunan University of Arts and Science (HUAS) is located in Changde, a historic city on the west bank of Dongting Lake in Hunan Province. It is a full-time public undergraduate institution sponsored by the Hunan Provincial Government, designated as a national 'Application-Oriented Undergraduate Planning University for Industry-Education Integration' and a Hunan 'Double First-Class' High-Level Applied Characteristic College.

The university traces its roots to Changde Teachers College founded in 1958, merged and upgraded to a university in 1999, renamed HUAS in 2003, and officially became a master's degree granting institution in 2024. Covering over 2,000 mu (about 133 hectares), the campus has 837,400 square meters of building space, hosting 24,035 full-time undergraduates and 1,588 faculty members.

HUAS is renowned for its application-oriented education and strong industry-education integration. As a national pilot university for industry-education integration, it collaborates closely with local governments and enterprises through joint innovation centers, providing students with abundant internship and practical opportunities.

The university offers 63 undergraduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, management, and arts, with flagship majors such as Art Design, Chinese Language and Literature, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science enjoying high regional reputation.

The university comprises 18 teaching colleges and one research institute, with a highly qualified faculty of 1,588, including many senior professors and experts receiving special government allowances. HUAS emphasizes curriculum innovation, adopting a 'industry-education integration, school-enterprise cooperation' talent cultivation model, featuring numerous practice-oriented courses and project-based learning.

Research platforms include provincial key laboratories, engineering technology research centers, and humanities and social science bases, with total equipment value exceeding 378 million yuan and laboratory/practice space of 179,600 square meters.

The campus is beautifully landscaped with lush greenery and scenic lakes, creating an ideal environment for study and life. Covering over 2,000 mu, it features 450,400 square meters of teaching and administrative space, modern classrooms, laboratories, a library, and sports facilities.

Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access for convenience. The dining halls offer a variety of cuisines to suit different tastes. On-campus amenities include banks, supermarkets, and a health clinic, ensuring a comfortable living experience.