Sichuan Agricultural University

Sichuan Agricultural University (SAU) is a comprehensive public research university based in Sichuan, China, with a history dating back to the Sichuan Tong-sheng Agricultural Academy founded in 1906. It is a national 211 Project key construction university and a participant in the national Double First-Class construction initiative. The university operates across three campuses in Ya'an, Chengdu (Wenjiang), and Dujiangyan, covering approximately 4,500 acres. SAU features 28 colleges and 4 research institutes, offering a broad academic portfolio that spans agriculture, science, engineering, economics, management, medicine, literature, education, law, and art, supported by state key laboratories and postdoctoral research stations.

The university provides high-quality education and research opportunities for over 47,000 full-time students, including a substantial population of postgraduate researchers. By focusing on biotechnology and agricultural science and technology, SAU addresses critical issues in modern agriculture and related fields, leveraging significant government support to maintain excellence in undergraduate teaching and interdisciplinary research. The institution fosters extensive international cooperation through partnerships with over 100 universities and research institutes worldwide, engaging in joint training programs and collaborative scientific initiatives that enhance its global academic standing and research impact.