Gansu Agricultural University

Gansu Agricultural University (GAU), located in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, is a key agricultural university in Northwest China. It is jointly established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Gansu Provincial Government, with support from China Agricultural University.

Founded in 1946 as the National Veterinary College, it merged with Gansu Agricultural College in 1958 to form the current university. As a member of the Belt and Road University Alliance, GAU actively engages in international collaborations, including a joint research center with Mongolia on ecological restoration.

GAU's flagship programs are in veterinary medicine, animal science, and grassland science. It offers 8 first-level doctoral degree programs, 19 first-level master's programs, and 5 postdoctoral research stations. The university is part of China's Excellent Agricultural and Forestry Talent Education and Training Plan, and its veterinary and grassland disciplines are nationally renowned.

As a National Characteristic Key Discipline Project institution, GAU excels in animal science, plant protection, and agricultural engineering. The partnership with China Agricultural University provides students with exchange and advanced study opportunities.

GAU comprises 23 colleges offering 68 undergraduate programs across agriculture, science, engineering, management, economics, humanities, law, and medicine. The faculty includes 1,633 staff, many with senior titles. The curriculum blends theory and practice, supported by national-level experimental teaching centers and research platforms, such as a key state laboratory cultivation base.

The graduate program started in 1953, making GAU one of the first institutions authorized to grant bachelor's and master's degrees, and the second batch for doctoral degrees. In 2025, GAU and the Mongolian Plant Protection Institute established the Belt and Road Joint Research Center for Degraded Ecological Restoration.

The campus spans 2,378 mu (158.5 hectares) with 700,000 square meters of modern buildings, featuring green spaces and tree-lined paths. Facilities include a state-of-the-art library, labs, sports venues, and smart classrooms.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with internet and basic amenities, offering various accommodation options. Lanzhou, a transportation hub in Northwest China, provides a convenient and affordable lifestyle with rich cultural diversity.