KAU Stands - Kerala Agricultural University . The Kerala Agricultural University is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the Kerala State in providing human resources, and skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of its agriculture . Due to improvement in technology, agriculture industries are expanding and are expected to provide better option. The Kerala Agricultural University was Developed in the year 1971 and Affiliated to Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) . Agricultural University of kerala offer many fields including Farming , Dairy and Poultry Science, Horticulture, Raising livestock , Animal Husbandry , Crop Production , Veterinary and Dairy Sciences , Co-operation, Fisheries, Forestry etc

History about University : 

 

On February 24th 1971 , Deemed to have come into existence by the Act 33 of 1971 of the Kerala State Legislature . According to Agricultural University Act 1971 , the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) became operational since February 1st 1972 then existing two educational and 21 research institutions administered by the Departments of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry of the Government of Kerala, were brought under one umbrella for facilitating the sustainable and accelerated development of agriculture in the State.

Mission : 

 

" Excellence in Agricultural Education, Research and Extension for Sustainable Agricultural Development and Livelihood security of farming community "

Goal :

 

" To Provide human resources, skills and technology required for sustainable development of agriculture, including crop production, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Sciences & Technology, Co-operation, Fisheries, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science and other allied disciplines by integrating education, research and extension."

Course Offered :

• Bachelor of Fisheries Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Co-operation and Banking
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry
• Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Dairy Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
• Master of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology
• Master of Fisheries Science
• Master of Science in Co-operation and Banking
• Master of Science in Forestry
• Master of Science in Agricultural Statistics
• Master of Science in Agriculture
• Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
• Master of Science in Horticulture
• Master of Technology in Agricultural Engineering
• Master of Veterinary Science
• Master of Business Administration in Agriculture Business Mgmt
• Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry 

Contact Details

Kerala Agricultural University
Thrissur - 680 656
Kerala , South India
Phone : +91 487 2370432
Fax : +91 487 2370019
Official Website : www.kau.edu