Beijing University of Agriculture

Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA) is a municipal undergraduate institution located in Beijing, China, jointly established by three municipal commissions and two bureaus. Its predecessor was the Tongxian Agricultural School of Hebei Province founded in 1956, and it was renamed Beijing University of Agriculture in 1978 with the approval of the State Council.

As a distinctive urban-oriented higher agricultural institution, BUA integrates multiple disciplines including agriculture, engineering, management, science, economics, law, and literature. As of March 2025, the university covers an area of over 1,100 mu (about 73 hectares) with a total building area of over 290,000 square meters.

Beijing University of Agriculture has significant strengths in urban agriculture. It is one of the first universities selected for the National Excellent Agricultural and Forestry Talent Education and Training Program and a member of the Beijing Municipal Higher Education Institutions '2011 Plan'.

BUA undertakes major national research projects such as the '973 Plan' and '863 Plan', demonstrating strong research capabilities. Its flagship programs include Agronomy, Horticulture, Veterinary Medicine, and Food Science and Engineering, which are closely aligned with the needs of Beijing's urban agriculture and emphasize practice and innovation.

Beijing University of Agriculture boasts a highly qualified faculty, including national and municipal-level teaching masters. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and urban agriculture features, such as smart agriculture, ecological agriculture, and food quality and safety.

The university hosts several provincial and ministerial key laboratories and engineering technology centers, including the Beinong Science and Technology Park and the Beijing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Application of New Technologies.

The campus of Beijing University of Agriculture is located in Changping District, Beijing, featuring a green and pleasant environment. Covering an area of over 1,100 mu (73 hectares) with a building area of 290,000 square meters, the campus has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, a library, and sports facilities.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning and internet access, and the canteens offer diverse dining options. The Beinong Science and Technology Park on campus provides entrepreneurial space and internship opportunities.