Northwest A&F University

Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) is located in Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Industries Demonstration Zone, Shaanxi Province, China. It is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education, and a member of the Double First-Class, Project 985, and Project 211 initiatives.

As the birthplace of modern higher agricultural education in Northwest China, NWAFU focuses on agriculture, forestry, and water resources, while also offering programs in science, engineering, economics, management, law, and humanities.

NWAFU boasts unparalleled strengths in agriculture, forestry, and water resources, offering the most comprehensive range of disciplines in these fields among Chinese agricultural universities. Its flagship programs include Agronomy, Plant Protection, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Horticulture, Animal Science, and Forestry—all recognized as top-tier programs in Shaanxi Province.

The university's agricultural science, plant and animal science, and environment/ecology fields rank among the global top 1% in ESI, with agricultural science in the top 1‰. As a Double First-Class university, NWAFU excels in crop science, plant protection, agricultural resources and environment, animal science, veterinary medicine, forestry, and grassland science.

NWAFU comprises a Graduate School and 28 colleges, institutes, and departments, offering 79 undergraduate programs. The faculty includes 2,610 full-time teachers, many of whom are academicians and recipients of national talent awards.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and interdisciplinary innovation. The university operates several national-level research platforms, such as the State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and the National Engineering Research Center for Water-Saving Irrigation.

The campus in Yangling covers about 600 acres (2,400 mu) and is known for its green, garden-like environment. Facilities include modern libraries, laboratories, sports venues, and smart classrooms. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet access.

On-campus amenities include multiple dining halls, supermarkets, banks, and a medical center. Yangling, as an agricultural technology hub, offers easy access to agri-tech companies and experimental farms for internships and research.