Southwest Agricultural University

About

Southwest Agricultural University (西南农业大学) was a distinguished institution in China, primarily known for its deep expertise in agricultural sciences. Established with a strong focus on developing agricultural talent and research, its strongest programs historically included agronomy, horticulture, animal science, and plant protection. In 2005, it merged with Southwest China Normal University to form the comprehensive Southwest University. While it no longer operates as an independent entity, its rich legacy and agricultural disciplines are continued within Southwest University, which maintains a robust College of Agronomy and related faculties. For prospective international students, the successor Southwest University offers a range of programs, including some English-taught options in agricultural fields, and provides dedicated support through its International Students Office, facilitating academic and cultural integration. Its distinctive characteristic was its foundational role in modernizing agricultural education and research in Southwest China.

Background

The Citrus Research Institute (CRI), as the national scientific research center for citrus fruits, was established in 1960, directly subordinated to the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), the Ministry of Agriculture. It is located in the Municipality of Chongqing, occupying an acreage of 130 hectares. The CRI was incorporated with the Southwest Agricultural University (SWAU) in September 2001, and the newly established Southwest University (SWU), the merger of the former Southwest Normal University and the Southwest Agricultural University）as one part of SWAU in July 2005, with the CRI retaining its original name as the CRI of the CAAS, under the co-construction of both SWU and CAAS.

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