University Of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Dharwad

About the University

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986.The University has 5 Colleges, 30 Research Stations, 6 Extension Education Units, 5 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops.

Affiliation and Accreditation

• The University is accredited by the University Grants Commission

Courses offered at the University

Undergraduate Courses:

• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Home Science
• Agri Business-Management
• Agriculture Co-operation and Marketing
• Food Technology

• Agronomy
• Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Agril. Economics
• Agril. Statistics
• Crop Physiology & Botany
• Horticulture
• Agril. Marketing Co-op. & Agribusiness Management
• Seed Science and Technology
• Agril. Extension Education
• Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Biotechnology
• Plant Pathology
• Agril. Microbiology
• Agril. Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Human Development
• Textiles and Apparel Designing
• Extension Communication Management
• Forest Biology
• Silviculture
• Forest Protection
• Forest Utilization
• Agroforestry
• Forest Engineering
• Forest Management

Contact Details

Address: Belgaum Rd, Krishi Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka 580005
Phone Number:0836 221 4420