Central South University (CSU) is a major research university located in Changsha, China. It was formed in 2000 through the merger of three universities and has over 52,000 students and faculty. CSU is recognized as a top university in China, ranking in the top 20 overall and top 10 for research. It has strengths in fields like metallurgy, medicine, and transportation research. CSU receives over one billion yuan annually in research funding and its scientists have won numerous national awards for their work.