Grodno State Agrarian University

Grodno State Agrarian University (GGAU) is a public higher education institution in Grodno, Belarus, founded by resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR on January 17, 1951. It is the largest educational and scientific centre of the Western region of Belarus. The university was reformed from an agricultural institute into an agrarian university on June 30, 2000. Over 26,000 specialists have graduated, and more than 50,000 managers and experts have completed professional development courses. The university trains about 8,000 students at 6 faculties and 11 specialities in agricultural, engineering, technological, and economic profiles. More than 340 teachers work at 32 chairs, with over 50% holding Candidate or Doctor of Sciences degrees. Six hostels accommodate all students on a compact campus. The university has implemented quality management systems under STB ISO 9001-2009 and DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. Programmes are offered at bachelor's, master's, and postgraduate (PhD) levels in Russian and English. The university maintains international partnerships with institutions across Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, China, India, and many other countries.