Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University

Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, located in Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is a full-time regular institution of higher education under the administration of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Its history dates back to the Tibet Public School founded in Shaanxi in 1958, later evolving through the Nyingchi Branch of Tibet Institute for Nationalities and Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry College.

It merged with Tibet University in 2001, regained independent status in 2016, and was renamed Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University in 2025. The university covers an area of 1,292 mu, with fixed assets of 853 million yuan and teaching equipment worth 287 million yuan.

Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University stands out for its distinctive strengths. It is a pilot university for the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Agriculture's Outstanding Agricultural and Forestry Talent Cultivation Program and a pilot for innovative talent training models in Tibet.

Its flagship programs in agronomy, animal science, forestry, and ecology enjoy strong industry reputation, particularly in plateau agriculture and ecological conservation. The university offers 1 first-level doctoral program, 8 master's programs, and 7 professional master's categories, with 11 provincial or ministerial key disciplines.

Xizang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University boasts strong academic and research capabilities. Its 409 full-time teachers include over 40% with senior titles, many with overseas experience. The curriculum emphasizes practical training and plateau-specific courses like highland crop cultivation, plateau animal husbandry, and ecological restoration, with partnerships with local enterprises and research institutes.

The university operates 14 provincial or ministerial key laboratories and platforms, including the Tibet Plateau Ecology and Agriculture Key Laboratory and the Nyingchi Forest Ecosystem Research Station, undertaking numerous national and provincial projects.

The campus is located in Nyingchi, known as 'the Jiangnan of Tibet' for its mild, humid climate at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. Covering 1,292 mu, the green campus features modern teaching buildings, labs, a library, sports facilities, and student dormitories.

Teaching equipment worth 287 million yuan supports hands-on learning. Dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, ensuring comfortable living. The canteen offers diverse cuisines catering to both Tibetan and non-Tibetan students.