Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU)
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An agricultural university in Sylhet focusing on horticulture, fisheries and veterinary science for the north-eastern region of Bangladesh.
History
Sylhet Agricultural University was established in 2006 as a dedicated agricultural university for Bangladesh's north-eastern Sylhet region, known for its tea gardens, haor wetlands and freshwater fisheries. It was created to give the region's distinct agro-ecology - tea, citrus, haor rice cultivation and freshwater fish - its own specialised research and teaching base. It has grown from a small founding faculty into a full agricultural university with veterinary and fisheries programmes.
π« Campus
The university's campus on the outskirts of Sylhet city combines experimental farms and haor-adjacent research plots with a growing set of academic and laboratory buildings.
π Location & overview
π At a glance
Sylhet is known for tea gardens, Ratargul swamp, Jaflong, Shah Jalal shrine.
Admission & programs
π Admission
Admission is through the university's own admission test after HSC, for a few hundred seats across its agriculture, veterinary and fisheries faculties.
π Programs & faculties
Notable alumni
- Graduates active in Sylhet's tea-garden management and agronomy sector
- Several fisheries and haor-wetland resource-management specialists trained here
- Growing numbers of veterinary graduates serving the north-eastern region
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Public MymensinghFrequently asked questions about Sylhet Agricultural University
When was Sylhet Agricultural University established?
Sylhet Agricultural University was established in 2006.
Where is Sylhet Agricultural University located?
Sylhet Agricultural University is located in Sylhet, Sylhet district, Bangladesh.
Is Sylhet Agricultural University a public or private university?
Sylhet Agricultural University is a public university in Bangladesh.
How can I get admission into Sylhet Agricultural University?
Admission is through the university's own admission test after HSC, for a few hundred seats across its agriculture, veterinary and fisheries faculties.
What programmes does Sylhet Agricultural University offer?
Sylhet Agricultural University offers programmes including Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Faculty of Agribusiness Management.