Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

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Located in Gazipur, Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University is a premier institution renowned for its advanced research and education in agricultural sciences, biotechnology, and rural development. The university’s strongest faculties include Agronomy, Fisheries, and Agricultural Economics, which collectively drive cutting-edge research in crop improvement and sustainable food production. For international students, the institution offers a welcoming academic environment with several postgraduate programs conducted in English, attracting scholars primarily from across South and Southeast Asia. The International Affairs Office provides comprehensive support infrastructure, including assistance with visa processing, campus housing, and cultural integration. What sets this university apart is its integrated "lab-to-land" approach, where international and local students work directly with local farming communities to apply research solutions to real-world agricultural challenges.

Background

Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) (Bengali: গাজীপুর কৃষি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (গাকৃবি)) is a public agricultural university in Bangladesh, established in 1998. It was the first Graduate Agricultural Institute in Bangladesh emphasizing research and extension. It is located at South Salna, in Gazipur District. It is 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi) from Gazipur Chowrasta, just east of the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway. As of Times Higher Education World University Ranking of 2025, Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) stood first in all categories among all universities of Bangladesh. Moreover, according to the "Scimago Institute Rankings, 2021" report, Gazipur Agricultural University was ranked first in these three indices of research, innovation and social position among the public and private universities of Bangladesh considering international standards.

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