College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering
Established in 1995, the College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering at China Agricultural University (CAU) consists of the Department of Food Science and Engineering, the Department of Food Biotechnology, the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, and the Department of Viticulture and Enology. The college is home to six research centers: the National Engineering Research Center of...
College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at China Agricultural University (CAU) was founded in 1949. Currently it consists of the Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, the Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, the Department of Veterinary Clinic Medicine, and a veterinary clinic. More information: https://en.cau.edu.cn/col/col32368/index.html. DCZ
College of Biological Sciences (CBS)
The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) at China Agricultural University (CAU) was established in 1984 and currently consists of four departments: the Department of Plant Sciences, the Department of Zoology and Animal Physiology, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. CBS hosts several key research facilities, including the...
College for Agriculture and Biotechnology (CAB)
The College of Agriculture and Biotechnology (CAB) at China Agricultural University (CAU) was founded in 2002 and currently consists of nine departments: the Department of Agricultural Science, the Department of Crop Genetics and Breeding, the Department of Plant Pathology, the Department of Entomology, the Department of Plant Protection and Quarantine, the Department of Fruit Science, the...
China Agricultural University (CAU)
Founded in 1905, China Agricultural University (CAU) – 中国农业大学 – is China’s oldest institution of higher education specializing in agriculture. The university president is directly appointed by the central government. Today, CAU is among China’s top-ranked universities and consistently ranks highly in global university rankings for agricultural sciences, including the Shanghai Ranking. In the...
Agricultural Universities
Chinese agricultural universities are under the administration of the Ministry of Education (MoE). They regularly achieve high scores in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking and recognized as one of the three most influential university rankings worldwide. The screenshot presents the results of the 2023...
Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE)
Founded in 1994, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) – 中国工程院 is a national think tank for engineering sciences, directly affiliated with the State Council. The CAE consists of elected academicians, the highest distinction for scientists in China. In 2020, the CAE had 920 academicians, including 89 in the agriculture division. More information: https://en.cae.cn/cae/html/en/index.html. DCZ
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Founded in 1949, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) – 中国科学院, which is directly affiliated with the State Council, is China’s leading think tank for natural sciences. Since the 1950s, CAS has been involved in China’s science and technology planning and has launched key national research programs, including the “863 Program,” the “973 Program”, and the National Basic Research Program. CAS is...
Department of Soil Ecology and Environment
The Department of Soil Ecology and Environment of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) supervises the prevention and control of soil and groundwater pollution and oversees ecological conservation in rural areas. It provides guidance for rural environmental protection and integrated governance in the agricultural sector, including the control of non-point source pollution. DCZ
Department of Climate Change
The Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) leads efforts to address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It conducts research and public awareness campaigns on climate change. DCZ