South China Agricultural University

South China Agricultural University (SCAU) is located in Guangzhou, the economic hub of southern China. It is a comprehensive national key university with strengths in agricultural sciences and life sciences, and coordinated development across multiple disciplines.

Tracing its roots back to 1909, SCAU was formed in 1952 through the merger of the agricultural colleges of Sun Yat-sen University, Lingnan University, and parts of Guangxi University, and was renamed in 1984. As a national 'Double First-Class' construction university and a key university under Guangdong Province's high-level university initiative, SCAU is committed to cultivating innovative talents with a global perspective.

SCAU's flagship programs include agricultural sciences, life sciences, veterinary medicine, and food science and engineering. It features 12 national-level characteristic specialties such as agronomy, plant protection, animal science, and forestry.

The university is nationally leading in disciplines like crop science, plant protection, and veterinary medicine, with several subjects ranking among the global top 1% in ESI. As a 'Double First-Class' university, SCAU enjoys a strong reputation in agricultural technology innovation, food security, and ecological conservation, with research outcomes widely applied in agriculture and environmental protection.

SCAU boasts a highly qualified faculty of 3,342 staff, including 2,344 full-time teachers, many of whom are academicians or national-level high-caliber talents. The university comprises 25 colleges and schools offering 95 undergraduate programs across agriculture, engineering, science, economics, management, humanities, law, and arts.

Teaching emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with multiple national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers and off-campus internship bases. Research is supported by 12 postdoctoral research stations, numerous provincial and ministerial key laboratories, engineering research centers, and humanities and social science bases, such as the State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources (co-built with Guangxi University).

SCAU's campus spans 8,211 mu (about 547 hectares), with the main Wushan campus in Tianhe District and the Zengcheng teaching and research base. The main campus is conveniently located near South China University of Technology, with easy access to urban amenities.

Known as a 'garden campus,' it features lush greenery, lakes, and modern facilities including libraries, laboratories, sports venues, and an innovation and entrepreneurship center. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet.