Qingdao Agricultural University

Qingdao Agricultural University (QAU) is a full-time public undergraduate institution located in Qingdao, a coastal city in eastern China. Administered by Shandong Province, QAU traces its roots to Laiyang Agricultural School founded in 1951 and was renamed Qingdao Agricultural University in 2007.

It is recognized as a 'High-Level University' and 'High-Level Discipline' construction unit in Shandong, selected for the 'Shandong Characteristic Famous Universities Project', and included in the first batch of pilot reform projects for the Excellent Agricultural and Forestry Talent Education and Training Program.

QAU's flagship programs include Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Animal Science, and Food Science and Engineering. The university offers 4 first-level doctoral degree programs, 15 first-level master's degree programs, and 1 postdoctoral research station.

It received an 'Excellent' rating in the Ministry of Education's Undergraduate Teaching Level Evaluation. 14 undergraduate programs are recognized as national first-class programs, 6 as national characteristic programs, and 2 have passed the national engineering education professional certification.

QAU comprises 26 teaching colleges offering 86 undergraduate programs across agriculture, engineering, science, economics, management, humanities, law, and arts. The faculty includes many national and provincial teaching masters and research leaders.

The university emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with multiple national and provincial experimental teaching demonstration centers and virtual simulation projects. Research platforms include over 30 provincial and ministerial key laboratories, engineering technology research centers, and collaborative innovation centers, with total equipment value exceeding 800 million RMB.

QAU has four campuses in Chengyang, Pingdu, Laiyang, and Langu, along with a Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Service Center, covering a total area of over 6,400 mu (about 427 hectares) with more than 1.1 million square meters of building space.

The campuses are beautifully landscaped with high greenery coverage and feature modern teaching facilities including smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, libraries, and sports venues. Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet access.