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China Agricultural University

Beijing, CN · Ranking #44

China Agricultural University (CAU) is a public national university in Beijing, part of Project 211, Project 985, and Double First-Class Construction. Its origins date to 1905; the current institution was formed in 1995. CAU has East Campus (17 Qinghua East Road, Haidian) and West Campus (2 Yuanmingyuan West Road). It offers 66 undergraduate majors, over 32 master’s and 21 doctoral programs across 18 colleges in agriculture, engineering, biology, economics, management, law, literature, and related fields. CAU ranks highly in agricultural sciences, food science, and plant and animal science. It has about 18,900 students and 1,400 faculty. Teaching is in Chinese and English (many programs for international students). The university has 22 dormitory buildings and hosted Olympic wrestling in 2008.

China Agricultural University logo

China Agricultural University

About the university

China Agricultural University (CAU) is a public national university in Beijing, part of Project 211, Project 985, and Double First-Class Construction. Its origins date to 1905; the current institution was formed in 1995. CAU has East Campus (17 Qinghua East Road, Haidian) and West Campus (2 Yuanmingyuan West Road). It offers 66 undergraduate majors, over 32 master’s and 21 doctoral programs across 18 colleges in agriculture, engineering, biology, economics, management, law, literature, and related fields. CAU ranks highly in agricultural sciences, food science, and plant and animal science. It has about 18,900 students and 1,400 faculty. Teaching is in Chinese and English (many programs for international students). The university has 22 dormitory buildings and hosted Olympic wrestling in 2008.

Key information

  • Location: Beijing, CN
  • Ranking #44
  • QS #504
  • THE #601
  • US News #237
  • National ranking #33
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Engineering
  • Biology and Biotechnology
  • Resources and Environment
  • Science
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Law
  • Humanities
  • Medicine
  • Philosophy

Programs (29)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Student body

  • Total students: 18,950
  • Undergraduate: 12,000
  • Graduate: 6,900
  • International students: 1%

Campus life

CAU has East Campus (17 Qinghua East Road) and West Campus (2 Yuanmingyuan West Road). It offers 22 dormitory buildings for over 20,000 students, with elevators, dining, laundry, hot water, study areas, and bike storage. East Campus has 6 student apartment buildings; West Campus has 14 buildings mainly for graduate students. International students have dedicated housing. The gymnasium hosted wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Amenities include dining, shopping, laundry, entertainment, and ATM services. Application deadline for international students typically end of July.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $80 - $450 / per month

Housing options

  • University dormitories (22 buildings on East and West campuses)
  • international student apartment
  • off-campus buildings with shuttle service; private apartments near campus with university permission

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student societies and cultural activities; dining
  • shopping
  • laundry
  • entertainment
  • and ATM services on campus; seasonal and cultural events; clothing repair workshops

Sports

  • University gymnasium (hosted 2008 Olympic wrestling); sports facilities on East and West campuses; various sports and recreational activities

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Internships: CAU promotes research and practical training in agriculture, engineering, and related fields. Students participate in laboratory work, field practices, and industry partnerships. The university has national and international research collaborations. For specific internship programs and employer links, consult the relevant college or the Office of International Relations 1. Graduate students typically engage in research projects as part of their degree requirements.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Application via apply.cau.edu.cn; for international students: passport
  • HSK certificate (level 5
  • score 180+; 250+ for Veterinary Medicine)
  • age 18–25 for undergraduate; for postgraduate: degree certificate
  • English or Chinese proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS or HSK)
  • recommendation letters
  • research proposal as required; application fee about 150 USD

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $420 - $3,600 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 50.00%
  • Scholarships available: CAU offers CSC (China Scholarship Council) scholarships for fully funded Masters and PhD (monthly allowances 3,000–3,500 RMB); Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS); and other programs. Application via CSC portal and CAU admissions. For postgraduate: age under 35 (Masters) or 40 (PhD), English proficiency certificate, HSK for Chinese-taught programs or TOEFL 90+/IELTS 6.0+ for English-taught programs. Deadline for 2025 postgraduate CSC: February 28. International students can apply through admissions.cau.edu.cn and apply.cau.edu.cn.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1905
  • Teaching languages: chinese, english
  • Study formats: offline

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