Bangladesh Agricultural University

What Bangladesh Agricultural University does

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is Bangladesh's only university dedicated exclusively to comprehensive agricultural education and research, established in 1961 by government ordinance on a 1,200-acre campus in Mymensingh, 120 km north of Dhaka. The institution operates 6 faculties (Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Fisheries) across 44 departments, delivering 9 undergraduate, 51 graduate, and 45 PhD programs to a current enrollment of 8,088 students (5,147 undergraduate, 2,941 postgraduate), including 61 international students from Nepal, Malaysia, Japan, and Nigeria. Teaching is delivered by 567 faculty members, of whom 363 hold PhDs.

The university runs its core technology infrastructure through BAURES (Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System), which manages 262 ongoing research projects, supplemented by a Central Laboratory, BSERT, FabLab, Germplasm Center, and Botanical Garden. Extension services are delivered through BAUEC, which has trained 10,185 farmers across 40 associations in the Mymensingh region. National research institutes BINA (Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture) and BFRI (Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute) are co-located on campus, reinforcing an integrated agricultural research ecosystem.

BAU's revenue model is dominated by government funding: over 90% of its recurring budget and 100% of development funding flow from the Government of Bangladesh through the University Grants Commission (UGC). Tuition fees are nominal by design—BDT 6,214 per year for domestic undergraduates and USD 500-1,000 for international undergraduates—making BAU effectively a publicly subsidized education provider rather than a tuition-driven business. International development partners including USAID, the World Bank, FAO, IAEA, and DANIDA provide research funding, while long-standing MoUs with Texas A&M, Ghent University, and China Agricultural University support academic collaboration. The institution ranks #1 nationally and 601-800 worldwide in Life Sciences, with 11 faculty members recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists (Stanford, 2025).

Name

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Legal name

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Website

https://bau.edu.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bangladesh Agricultural University is the country's premier public agricultural institution, founded in 1961 in Mymensingh, delivering undergraduate, MS, and PhD programs across 6 faculties to 8,088 students, and conducting research through 262 BAURES projects with 90%+ government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Agricultural Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agricultural Production & Farm Operations (EDAOAOAA), Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Higher education
• Agricultural research
• University degree programs
• Faculty of agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Mymensingh

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Over 90% of recurring budget and entire development fund comes from government through University Grants Commission (UGC)
2. Tuition Fees: Fees from undergraduate and postgraduate programs - domestic students pay BDT 6214 undergraduate, BDT 950 MS, BDT 30669 PhD; international students pay higher fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bangladesh Agricultural University is a public university offering higher-education degree programs (undergraduate, MS, PhD, MBA in Agribusiness, PGD in ICT, Diploma & Certificate) across six faculties covering Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Fisheries. It also delivers applied agricultural research via BAURES and rural farmer training through its Extension Centre (BAUEC).

Product overview

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is an educational institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six faculties (Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Fisheries). The university's academic portfolio comprises 9 undergraduate programs, 51 graduate programs, and 45 Ph.D. programs across 44 departments and 6 institutes. Beyond degree offerings, BAU provides research services through BAURES (Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System), extension services via BAUEC, and professional training through the Graduate Training Institute (GTI). The institution operates on a 1200-acre campus in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, with facilities including a Central Laboratory, Library, Botanical Garden, Germplasm Center, and various student support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs in agriculture, veterinary science, animal husbandry, fisheries, agricultural engineering, and agricultural economics, designed for students who have completed secondary education and seek professional degrees in agricultural sciences.
• MS (Master of Science) Degree Programs Master of Science (MS) postgraduate research programs across 51 graduate offerings in agricultural sciences and allied disciplines, designed for graduates seeking advanced research training and specialized expertise.
• PhD Degree Programs Doctoral (PhD) research programs across 45 offerings in agricultural sciences, designed for advanced scholars and researchers aiming to generate original research contributions.
• MBA in Agribusiness MBA in Agribusiness program, run by the Institute of Agribusiness & Development Studies (IADS), designed for graduates and professionals pursuing management careers in the agricultural value chain.
• PGD in ICT (Postgraduate Diploma) Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (PGD-in-ICT), a professional diploma program for graduates seeking ICT skills.
• Diploma & Certificate Programs Short-cycle diploma and certificate courses offered by BAU, providing focused professional training in agricultural and allied subjects for practitioners and professionals.
• BAURES Research System The Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), coordinating 262 ongoing research projects in agricultural sciences and managing funding, ethics review, and dissemination for BAU researchers.
• BAUEC Agricultural Extension Services The Bangladesh Agricultural University Extension Centre (BAUEC), delivering agricultural extension, farmer training, and village development services to 40 associations and 22 villages across the Mymensingh region.
• Graduate Training Institute (GTI) Professional Training The Graduate Training Institute (GTI), providing professional training, short courses, and continuing education for working professionals in agriculture and allied fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st Life Science World Ranking in Bangladesh, 601-800 worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• China Agricultural UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026MoU signed between Bangladesh Agricultural University and China Agricultural University for strengthening cooperation in education and research
• CCUKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026BAU Signs MoU with CCUK (China Agricultural University)
• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for advisory services, fellowships and equipment support. Development support through contract with Texas A&M University.
• Ghent University (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for bi- and multilateral research collaboration and funding support
• Richard Stockton College of New JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for academic collaboration
• Florida A&MminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for academic collaboration
• Brooklyn CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for academic collaboration
• Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for academic collaboration
• IRRIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration through bilateral research projects
• CIRDAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration through bilateral research projects
• IMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration through bilateral research projects
• RDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational linkage programs in research, training and extension
• BPATCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational linkage programs in research, training and extension
• NARS OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational linkage programs in research, training and extension

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU): Public agricultural university in Coimbatore, India, founded 1971, with 17 constituent colleges and a strong agribusiness and extension mandate. Direct peer on specialized agricultural higher-education mission in South Asia.
• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF): Pakistan's oldest and largest agricultural university, founded 1961 with similar faculties (Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering). Directly comparable as a state-owned specialized agricultural university in a neighboring South Asian country.
• China Agricultural University: Top-tier specialized agricultural university in Beijing, China. Recently signed MoU with BAU; comparable on agricultural sciences focus, although operating at a much larger scale and with greater international recognition.
• Punjab Agricultural University: India's premier state agricultural university in Ludhiana, founded 1962, with six faculties covering agriculture, engineering, and home science. Closest South Asian counterpart in scope, scale, applied research focus, and public-sector operating model.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): India's national institute for agricultural research and postgraduate education in New Delhi. Comparable on the combined teaching-plus-research mandate, government funding model, and concentration on crop/animal science research.
• Sylhet Agricultural University: Public agricultural university in Sylhet, Bangladesh, founded 2006 - a younger peer with similar faculty structure and government funding, competing for the same domestic student pool.
• Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University: Another public, specialized agricultural university in Bangladesh founded in 1938, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across similar faculties (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries). Directly comparable on mandate, ownership structure, and target students in the same domestic market.
• Patuakhali Science and Technology University: Another public Bangladeshi university with significant agriculture and fisheries faculties. Direct peer competing for similar students and faculty in the Bangladesh higher-education market.

Broad incumbents

• Texas A&M University (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences): Major US public university with a long-standing MoU with BAU for advisory services, fellowships, and equipment support. Operates at vastly larger scale but provides relevant peer signal on research partnerships and capacity-building models for specialized agricultural institutions.
• Wageningen University & Research: World-leading agricultural sciences university in the Netherlands. Not a direct competitor but represents the global benchmark for an agricultural sciences institution, illustrating the trajectory BAU aspires toward in research output and international standing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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