China Agricultural University (CAU) is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. CAU is a proud member of the national "Double First-Class" initiative, the "Project 985," and the "Project 211."

With its origins dating back to the College of Agriculture of the Imperial University of Peking established in 1905, CAU is recognized as the cradle of China's modern higher agricultural education. After over a century of development, it has evolved into a prestigious research-oriented institution distinguished by its strengths and unique characteristics in agriculture, life sciences, agricultural engineering, and food science.

Guided by the university motto, "To unravel the hardships of people's livelihood and to cultivate talents for the world," CAU is dedicated to cultivating a new generation of professionals who possess both agricultural expertise and a deep commitment to serving rural and agricultural communities. The university plays a vital role in driving scientific and technological innovation, contributing significantly to national food security, agricultural and rural modernization, and global sustainable development.