Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering

Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering (ZHKU) is a full-time public university located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It is renowned for its strengths in agriculture and engineering, while offering a wide range of disciplines including science, economics, management, liberal arts, arts, and law.

Founded in 1925 as Zhongkai Agricultural and Industrial School by the revolutionary pioneer He Xiangning, the university officially started enrollment in 1927 with He as its first principal. Today, ZHKU operates two campuses—Haizhu and Baiyun—covering approximately 1,596.85 mu (about 106 hectares) with modern facilities and a green environment.

ZHKU's flagship programs are in agriculture and engineering, particularly crop science, plant protection, food science and engineering, and agricultural engineering. It offers 65 undergraduate majors, 10 first-level master's degree programs, and 8 professional master's categories, and has been approved as a doctoral degree-granting project construction unit, forming a complete bachelor-master-doctor training system.

The university enjoys a strong reputation in South China for its contributions to agricultural engineering, food science, and horticulture. Graduate employment rates consistently exceed 95%, reflecting high industry recognition.

ZHKU has a faculty of 1,684 staff, with over 40% holding senior academic titles, many of whom have overseas experience. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with bilingual and English-taught courses available for international students.

Research platforms include a postdoctoral research station, a doctoral workstation, and several provincial-level key laboratories and engineering research centers. The library holds 3.71 million volumes and extensive electronic resources.

The Haizhu campus is located in downtown Guangzhou near the Pearl River, with convenient access to shopping, culture, and transportation. The Baiyun campus in the northern suburbs offers a tranquil setting with spacious grounds and modern teaching and living facilities.

Both campuses feature standard sports venues, libraries, labs, student dormitories with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, and dining halls. Green spaces and lakes create a pleasant study atmosphere. Public transportation, including metro and buses, connects the campuses to the rest of Guangzhou, an international metropolis.