The City with the Largest Number of College Students in China

Wuhan is the capital city of Hubei Province. It is the largest city in central China, and the center of politics, economy, finance, commerce, logistics, science and technology, culture and education and the hub of transportation and communication in the region.

From the middle and late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, Hankou, with its developed economy, was the second largest international metropolis in China after Shanghai. It was one of the most prosperous Asian cities, and was referred to as the Oriental Chicago by the United States at that time.

Wuhan is an important base for scientific research, education and development of emerging industries. As of 2021, the number of college students in Wuhan has exceeded one million, ranking first among all cities in the world. There are 82 higher education institutions in Wuhan, second only to Beijing.