Hunan University of Arts and Science was established in 1958. It is located in the northwest of Changde, Hunan Province. Known as The World’s Garden City and China’s Charming City, Changde enjoys its tranquil natural environment and rich cultural atmosphere.

Hunan University of Arts and Science is a multi-disciplinary full-time undergraduate university. Covering an area of 1791 mu (construction area 45000 ㎡), Hunan University of Arts and Science has a high level team of faculty and staff including 820 full-time faculty and professional researchers, including 115 professors and 396 associate professors, of whom 117 have received doctoral degrees.

Hunan University of Arts and Science has 17 schools, 2 teaching departments and 1 independent college -- Furong College. The university now has 47 undergraduate majors, covering 10 disciplines, namely, literature, science, engineering, agriculture, history, law, economy, management, education, and art.

The university now has a total enrolment of over 23,000 full-time undergraduates on campus. Since 2004, the university has been approved to enroll international students by the Ministry of Education.

Hunan University of Arts and Science is active in internationalization. It has established academic exchange relations with over 20 institutions in the world. It sends teachers abroad, employs international teachers, receives international visitors and lecturers, hosts international academic conferences, operates joint education programs, and conducts international research collaboration.

Hunan University of Arts and Science is opening up to the world and looking forward to establishing a long-term, friendly and extensive academic exchanges and cooperation with universities in the world.