Hunan University is one of the key national comprehensive universities affiliated directly to the Ministry of Education of P. R. China, and is included in the state's "Project 211" and "Project 985" for priority investment and construction. Hunan University is reputed as an “Ancient Millennium Institution, Famous Centennial University ”, the history of which can be traced back to Yuelu Academy founded in the ninth year of Kaibao Reign of Northern Song Dynasty( 976AD),

Hunan University cherishes the spirit of “Being Profound, Intelligent, Diligent and Dedicated to the Pursuit of Knowledge”, upholds its school motto “Seeking Truth from Facts; Daring to be Pioneers”, and is trying to produce talented people with “solid foundation, active thinking, strong adaptability, and good comprehensive quality”

The campus ofHunanUniversitycovers an area of 1536000 square meters, with construction area amounts to 1133300 square meters. The library has a collection of books over 6，200,000 volumes.HunanUniversitynow has oneGraduateSchooland 23 colleges in, covering 11 disciplines categories, namely, philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, management, medicine, and art.

Hunan Uiversity has a staff of over 4，300 with a faculty of nearly 2000. There are nearly 1,200 professors and associate professors.