Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat
Anand Agricultural University (AAU) is located in Anand, Gujarat, India, and is a state university that specializes in agricultural education, research, and extension. AAU was established in 2004 as a result of the merger of the erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University and the Gujarat Veterinary University.
History:
AAU has a long and rich history that dates back to 1947 when the first agricultural university in India, the Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU), was established in Ahmedabad. In 1972, GAU was relocated to the town of Anand, and subsequently, the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry was established in 1975. In 2004, GAU and the Gujarat Veterinary University were merged to form Anand Agricultural University.
Departments:
AAU has several departments across its four faculties:
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Faculty of Dairy Science
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Courses:
AAU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of agriculture, veterinary science, and dairy science. The university also offers diploma and certificate courses, as well as online courses. Some of the popular courses offered by AAU include:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc Ag)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH)
Bachelor of Technology in Dairy Science (BTech Dairy Science)
Master of Science in Agriculture (MSc Ag)
Master of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (MVSc and AH)
Master of Technology in Dairy Science (MTech Dairy Science)
Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (PhD Ag)
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (PhD VSc and AH)
Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Science (PhD Dairy Science)
AAU also has collaborations with several national and international organizations and universities, and its research findings are published in reputed academic journals. The university has a strong focus on extension and outreach activities to disseminate its research findings and agricultural technologies to farmers and other stakeholders.
Anand Agricultural University offers higher education (UG & PG) in the faculty of Agriculture, Veterinary, Dairy Science, MBA in International Agribusiness, AIT, Food Processing Technology and Agricultural Engineering & Technology.
The jurisdiction of the university covers Kheda, Anand, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Dahod and Panchmahal districts.
Registrar
Anand Agricultural University
Anand : 388110.
Gujarat (INDIA) .
Phone:
(Office) +91-2692-261310
Fax: +91-2692-261310
E-Mail: registrar@aau.in
Web : http://www.aau.in/