Look beyond the university name
Northwest A&F University is a national public university located in Yangling District, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction.
| Location | Yangling, Shaanxi, China |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 67,167 |
| Total citations | 7,198,196 |
| President | Professor Pute Wu (吴普特） |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Northwest A&F University?
Northwest A&F University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance, Hemiptera Insect Studies, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Soil erosion and sediment transport.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Northwest A&F University
According to OpenAlex, Northwest A&F University has 67,167 indexed research works with 7,198,196 total citations.
Rankings and reputation University rankings BCUR National Domestic 71 Wu Shulian National Domestic 44 CUAA National Alumni 64 QS National General 49 QS Asia (Asia version) General =234 ARWU World Research 201–300 QS World General 801–850 USNWR World General =288 NWAFU is a member of " Project 985 " club which is an organization of 39 reputable universities in China. In 2017, Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked the university within the 801-1000 band globally. The overall global ranking of NWAFU by the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Rankings 2025 is 288.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Jinlong Ru — 5,199 citations
- Peng Li — 5,199 citations
- Jinan Wang — 5,199 citations
- Wei Zhou — 5,199 citations
- Bohui Li — 5,199 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Northwest A&F University?
The current President is Professor Pute Wu (吴普特）.
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Campus & student life
Northwest A&F University is located in Yangling, Shaanxi, China.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Northwest A&F University
Official website: https://www.nwsuaf.edu.cn ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Northwest A&F University founded?
Northwest A&F University was founded in 1934.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Professor Pute Wu (吴普特）.