About
Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is Nepal's first and only technical university dedicated to agricultural, forestry, and veterinary sciences. It is best known for its comprehensive programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and forestry, aiming to produce skilled human resources for national development. While it attracts students from SAARC countries and has some international collaborations, dedicated international student offices or extensive English-taught programs specifically for a global audience might be less prominent than at larger, more globally focused institutions. However, English is the primary medium of instruction for higher-level courses. A distinctive characteristic is its unique mandate to integrate these three critical sectors, making it a central hub for related research and education in Nepal.
Background
The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU; Nepali: कृषि तथा वन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public agricultural university in Nepal. AFU has its central offices at Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. It was established by the Parliament of Nepal through a bill passed in June 2010 merging two constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University namely Rampur Agriculture Campus of IAAS and Hetauda Campus of IOF in Hetauda, Makwanpur. The university is the country's first technical university that offers agricultural workforce development and promotes research in agriculture, forestry, and allied disciplines through teaching, research, and extension programs across the country. The soul aim of the university is to produce mainpower for agriculture and forest industry.
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