Hunan International Economics University () is a private university located in Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, China. As of fall 2013, the university has one campus, a combined student body of 26,158 students and 1,614 faculty members. The university consists of 11 colleges, with 41 specialties for undergraduates. The university covers a total area of 1,700 mu, with more than 427,600 square meters of floor space. As of 2021, Hunan International Economics University ranked 2nd in Hunan and 100th nationwide among private universities in China in the recent edition of the recognized Best Chinese Universities Ranking. History The university was founded in 1997, it was initially called "Xiangnan College of Letters and Science". In 1998, it renamed "Hunan International Economics University". Academics School of Business School of Management School of Humanity and Law School of Physical Culture School of Foreign Languages School of Mechanical Engineering School of Information Science and Engineering School of Art and Design School of Music School of Continuing Education Laureate International School Library collections Hunan International Economics University's total collection amounts to more than 1.4656 million items. Culture Motto: People Notable alumni Zhu Zenghui References External links Universities and colleges in Hunan Business schools in China Educational institutions established in 1997 Education in Changsha 1997 establishments in China Universities and colleges in Changsha Yuelu District