The college has received AED 70 million for an external multidisciplinary research project in agriculture.
UAE’s College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine seeks to provide advanced and accredited educational programs in the agriculture, veterinary and nutrition fields to prepare qualified competencies that meet the needs of the labour market and to provide applied research and distinguished advisory and training services to the local community. The college also contributes to agricultural development, food and environmental security applying the best standards and developing strategic partnerships with local and international companies and entities in line with the 2023 college’s plan.
The college has received AED 70 million for an external multidisciplinary research project in agriculture (Aspire Research Institute-Food Security) and internal grants of AED 2,474,000. College accomplished International accreditation of three bachelor’s programs in the Department of Integrative Agriculture. Also establishing eight new advanced educational laboratories for the Department of Veterinary Medicine, and a three-dimensional scientific platform for students. The college is planning to establish a teaching hospital for the Department of Veterinary Medicine.
Prof. Bhanu Choudhary, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, explained, “The year 2023 marks a qualitative and new start for the college in updating and developing modern academic and scientific programs. The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine is also one of the unique and leading colleges in the United Arab Emirates, and it is one of the beacons of science and scientific knowledge regarding plant and animal health and production. The college is transferring this knowledge to young people who aspire to be future leaders and experts in these disciplines.
