All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
China Agricultural University
Beijing, China
"One of the world's top universities for agriculture"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#504 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About China Agricultural University
China Agricultural University (CAU) traces its roots to the College of Agriculture of the Imperial University of Peking, founded in 1905. Its current form dates from 1995, when Beijing Agricultural University and Beijing Agricultural Engineering University merged. It is a public university under the Ministry of Education and part of Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. CAU has 18 colleges and is a world leader in agricultural sciences, plant and animal science, food science and agricultural engineering. Its campuses are in Haidian District, Beijing.
Rankings & Recognition
#504
Ranked #504 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#477 in QS 2027), and among the world's best for agricultural sciences.
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with China Agricultural University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
12.3#
Employer Reputation
10.3#
Faculty / Student
19.2#
Citations / Faculty
98.7#
Intl. Faculty
4.8#
Intl. Students
2.3#
Intl. Research Network
62.1#
Employment Outcomes
9.6#
Sustainability
44.4#
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Key Facts
1905
Founded
18,867
Total Students
245
International Students
1,419
Faculty
18
Colleges
Chinese, English
Teaching Language
Popular Programs
Agronomy
Plant Protection
Horticulture
Food Science
Veterinary Medicine
Agricultural Economics
Application Details
Application Route
Online (apply.cau.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 400
Intakes
September
UG Deadline
15 June 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
HSK (Chinese-taught)
|
Level 4 |
|
HSK (Veterinary Medicine)
|
Level 5, 250+ |
|
IELTS (English-taught PG)
|
6.0 |
|
TOEFL iBT (English-taught PG)
|
90 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 400
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 1,419
International Staff — 3%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
CAU's East and West campuses are in Haidian District, Beijing, close to the Summer Palace and the city's university district.
Campus Details
2
Beijing campuses
18
colleges
1419
faculty
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 23 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): -7 to 2 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Dorms: CNY 1000-1600 per month
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
18,867
International Students
245
Undergraduate
64%
Postgraduate
36%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
CNY 20,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
CNY 26,000 / year
Tuition - PhD
CNY 30,000 / year
Accommodation
CNY 1,000-1,600 / month
Insurance
CNY 800 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
CAU admits international students in September. 2026 undergraduate applications run from 1 March to 15 June 2026; graduate and scholarship deadlines are earlier.
Scholarships at China Agricultural University
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + CSCA; HSK 4 (Chinese-taught)
Postgraduate
Prior degree; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 90 or English-taught degree
English Proficiency
HSK (Chinese-taught)
HSK (Veterinary Medicine)
Level 5, 250+IELTS (English-taught PG)
TOEFL iBT (English-taught PG)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
CSCA score (Bachelor's)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on apply.cau.edu.cn.
2
Apply online
Register on apply.cau.edu.cn and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 400 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
CAU's East and West campuses are in Haidian District, Beijing, close to the Summer Palace and the city's university district.
Master's
4
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Master's
Agronomy
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Master's
Plant Protection
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Master's
Food Science and Engineering
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PhD
1
China Agricultural University
📍 Beijing
PhD
Agronomy (PhD)
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