Founded in 1983, Changsha University (CCSU) is a unique comprehensive institution affiliated with Changsha Municipal Government. The campus, situated to the Hongshan Ancient Temple at the Kaifu district of Changsha, enjoys a favorable geographical location and convenient access to all destinations. Endowed with charming natural landscapes, it has become an ideal choice for academic study and research.

The University consists of 15 departments, offering 43 full-time undergraduate degree programs. Up to now, a comprehensive multi-discipline network, under the structure of engineering, management guiding and science, humanities, law coordinating, has shaped for its strategic development.

The campus now covers a total area of 1,320,000 square meters with building area of 330,000 square meters. The value of instruments and equipment for research and teaching has totaled to 17,150 Yuan ( RMB ). Over 1,350,000 volumes are collected in its library. Now the beautiful campus has been filled with clusters of modern and elegant constructions, ranging from academic buildings, library, laboratory, standard stadium, building of science and technology, and well-equipped student residential facilities.

Changsha University enjoys good reputation for outstanding research facilities and high qualifying teachers and scholars with extensive research interests and profound knowledge. So far, the university has 1019 faculties and staff with 768 full-time faculties, of whom 102 are seniors, 203 are doctors. 4 experts enjoying special allowance from the State Government. 2 national candidates for the New Century Millions of Talent Project, 3 candidates for New Century Excellent Talents of the Ministry of Education, 4 candidates for Provincial New Century 121 Talents Project, 1 object of Hunan Provincial Young Social and Scientific Study Talents Project, 2 Hunan Provincial Distinguished Teachers, 3 Hunan Provincial Excellent Teachers, 10 Hunan Provincial Exemplary Teachers, 10 Provincial Education Experts, 2 were awarded the Teaching Dedication Prize.

The university attracts over 14,020 full-time students from 30 provinces ( autonomous regions or directly governed city region) across the nation. Changsha University is now a comprehensive and well-coordinated university with diversity in management, students and programs.

The university has committed to its mission to serve the need of economic development of Changsha and surrounding areas, and endow its students with initiatives and competence to make greater contribution for local economy and social development.