South China Agricultural University

Situated in Guangzhou, “City of Flowers”, South China Agricultural University (SCAU) is a high-level university listed in "Double-First Class University Program" of China. SCAU covers a total campus area of 550.7 hectares, of which constructed area is over 1.40 million square meters. With beautiful scenery and pleasant environment, the university is selected as one of the ten most beautiful campuses in China.

The history of SCAU can be traced back to its predecessors – Guangdong Agricultural Experimental Station and Training Center founded in 1909. In 1952, South China Agricultural College was founded through the merger of the Agricultural College of National Sun Yat-Sen University, the Agricultural College of Lingnan University , and Veterinary Medicine Department & Pest Pathology Department of Guangxi University. South China Agricultural College is directly affiliated to the the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). Chairman Mao Zedong autographed the original college name. In 1984, South China Agricultural College was renamed South China Agricultural University and was transferred to the administration of Guangdong Province in 2000. The Chairman of the SCAU Committee is Prof. LI Fengliang. SCAU's president is Prof. Xue Hongwei.

The university has formed valuable tradition and shaped distinguished features as reflected by the university motto Integrity, Erudition, Practicality, Innovation. We provide high quality knowledge, education and research, and were evaluated “excellent”for undergraduate education by Ministry of Education.

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