The Ministry of Education has released the results for the 2025 undergraduate program filing and approval process, along with the undergraduate program catalog for general higher education institutions (2026). Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) has been approved to add two new undergraduate programs, "Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering" and "Interdisciplinary Engineering". Enrollment starts in 2026.

Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering led by School of Mechanical Science and Engineering：

The "Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering" program focuses on areas such as intelligent product design, intelligent manufacturing processes and production, and intelligent manufacturing measurement, control, and system integration. It encompasses the integration and innovative application of next-generation AI, industrial internet, industrial big data, industrial software, and other digital and intelligent technologies with advanced manufacturing technologies.

The School of Mechanical Science and Engineering utilizes national innovation platforms such as the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, and the National Innovation Institute of Digital Design and Manufacturing, as well as national teaching bases, including the state educational base for fundamental mechanical courses. These resources form a new ecosystem for future engineering education, providing robust talent and technological support for original theories and technological innovations in the field of intelligent manufacturing.

The program aims to cultivate academic innovators, outstanding engineers, and industry leaders in the field of intelligent manufacturing, characterized by patriotism, a broad international perspective and the spirit of Chinese scientists in the new era.

Interdisciplinary Engineering led by School of Future Technology：

The "Interdisciplinary Engineering" program focuses on national future strategic industries such as humanoid robotics. It covers cutting-edge interdisciplinary areas, including the design and manufacturing of humanoid robots, optoelectronic sensing and communication chips, intelligent decision-making and interaction systems, as well as life and health diagnostic and treatment equipment.

The School of Future Technology has developed a curriculum that integrates advanced fields such as future manufacturing, future information, future intelligence, and future health. It aims to create a comprehensive training system for exceptional and innovative talent, emphasizing interdisciplinary, practical, and international collaboration. This system equips students with a solid theoretical foundation in interdisciplinary engineering, extensive expertise in multidisciplinary integration, breakthrough technological innovation, and cutting-edge system integration. It also instills the vision and capability to lead technological transformations, industry reshaping, and societal advancements. The school implements a "3+1+X" training model (The "3+1" refers to the four-year undergraduate study period, where "1" represents the transition period between undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and "X" signifies the duration of postgraduate education.), fostering an innovative ecosystem for education in humanoid robotics. This initiative supports technological breakthroughs in the field and sets the benchmark for domestic and international talent cultivation in future industries.

The School of Future Technology is one of the first 12 such institutions established with the approval of the Ministry of Education. This program aims to develop a cohort of versatile, innovative talents with international competitiveness and exceptional leadership skills in the fields of interdisciplinary science and engineering.

In recent years, HUST has aligned itself with national strategies and regional development needs, accelerating the adjustment and optimization of its academic and professional structure. HUST has deepened interdisciplinary integration, addressed the development of emerging interdisciplinary fields and the demand for cultivating versatile talent, and further enhanced its capacity to support high-quality development through its academic programs.

Source: Office of Undergraduate Education, HUST