Anhui Agricultural University

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU) is located in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province in eastern China. It is a provincial key university jointly supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, and the Anhui Provincial Government.

Founded in 1928 as the first higher education institution in Anhui, AAU has evolved through several transformations, with its agricultural college moving to Hefei in 1954 and officially becoming Anhui Agricultural University in 1995.

AAU's flagship programs include Agronomy, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Animal Science, and Food Science & Engineering. Its Tea Science program is nationally renowned, leveraging Anhui's rich tea resources. The university holds 11 first-level doctoral degree authorization points and 7 postdoctoral research stations, demonstrating strong research capabilities.

In China's discipline evaluations, Forestry and Horticulture achieved B+ ratings, ranking among the top nationwide. AAU is part of the China Scholarship Council's High-Level University Graduate Program and collaborates with institutions like the International Rice Research Institute and UC Davis.

AAU comprises 20 colleges offering 58 undergraduate majors and extensive master's and doctoral programs. The faculty includes 53 national-level talents and 281 provincial-level talents, including academicians and Changjiang Scholars.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through national experimental teaching demonstration centers and field bases. Research platforms include over 40 provincial and ministerial key labs and engineering centers, such as the State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization.

The main campus is in central Hefei, with convenient transportation and nearby amenities. The tree-lined campus features modern teaching buildings, a library with extensive digital resources and 24/7 study spaces, sports facilities, and student dormitories equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and private bathrooms.

International students have priority for well-appointed international apartments. Multiple dining halls serve Chinese, Western, and halal food. Unique facilities include an agricultural science demonstration park, a botanical garden, and an animal hospital, providing practical learning environments.