Sylhet Agricultural University

Sylhet Agricultural University is a flagship public research university in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Sylhet Agricultural University started its function on 2 November 2006 following the issuance of a notification by the Government as per the requirement of the "Sylhet Agricultural University Act 2006" which was passed in the National Parliament on 3 October 2006. 

The faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences has come into being through the up-gradation of Sylhet Government Veterinary College (SGVC). The SGVC was established in 1995 and had been functioning as a "School of Life Sciences" under Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet Bangladesh.

Like many agricultural universities, SAU places a strong emphasis on research activities. Faculty members and students engage in research projects to explore innovative solutions to agricultural issues, improve crop yields, enhance farming techniques, and contribute to the overall development of the agricultural sector.

Agricultural universities often have extension programs that aim to disseminate knowledge and technologies to the farming community. SAU likely engages in outreach activities to share research findings and provide training to farmers, contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.