Hunan Agricultural University (Chinese: 湖南农业大学; pinyin: Húnán Nóngyè Dàxué, commonly referred to as HAU or Nongda) is a public research university located in Changsha, Hunan, China.

Since Hunan was an agricultural powerhouse for the country, Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China, inscribed the school's name on its entrance sign.

After more than a half century's development, the school has evolved into a renowned comprehensive university.

Hunan Agricultural University is divided into 20 colleges: HUNAU offers 69 bachelors, 101 masters and 52 doctorate degree programs.

[9][10] The university is situated in the eastern suburbs of Changsha, with views of the city skyline.

The Nongda area is comparable to a college town or even an edge city and many residents seldom go to downtown because of heavy traffic and overcrowding on bus route 317.

Most of the rooms in Fengze, Donghu and Jin'an accommodate four people with basic facilities.

Some students, both undergrad and postgrad, have chosen to rent in apartment buildings adjacent to campus for better convenience and environment.