Overview
Tajik Agrarian University named Shirisha Sho Temur (TAU), in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, is the leading specialized higher‑education institution in the country’s agricultural sector. Founded in 1931 as the Central Asian Fruit‑and‑Vegetable Institute, it was transformed into Tajik Agrarian University in 1992 and received its current name and status in 2009. Over decades, TAU has educated over 45 000 professionals and now educates around 7 800–8 000 students in a wide range of agricultural disciplines. It serves as a national hub for agricultural science, research, and innovation
With nine faculties and about 42 departments, the university offers education in areas including agronomy, agribusiness, veterinary science, horticulture and biotechnology, agricultural mechanization, hydro melioration, zoo‑engineering, economics, and accounting. Its research infrastructure includes more than 80 patents and inventions over the past decade, along with two educational farms, a biotechnology institute, and numerous international collaborations with over 80 universities across 20+ countries.
2. General Information
| Name | Tajik Agrarian University named Shirisha Sho Temur |
| Established | 1931 (Central Asian Fruit‑and‑Vegetable Institute), became TAU in 1992, current name in 2009 |
| Type | Public / National agricultural university |
| Location | Dushanbe, Rudzki Avenue 146–153, Tajikistan |
| Website | https://www.tajagroun.tj/en |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition / Fee (per year, approximate) |
| Bachelor’s – Agribusiness, Agronomy, Veterinary, Economics | ≈ 1 000–2 000 USD |
| Master’s / PhD programs | Not publicly listed; likely modest (similar to undergraduate scale) |
| International Student Hostel | ≈ 1 500 TJS (≈ 150 USD) per year |
4. Academic Programs
- Agronomy (soil science, plant breeding, argon‑ecology)
- Agribusiness Management and Food Technology
- Veterinary Science and Sanitary‑Pharmacology
- Horticulture & Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Mechanization and Engineering
- Hydro melioration, Land Management and GIS/Water Science
- Zoo‑Engineering (livestock, poultry, apiculture, fish farming)
- Accounting, Finance and Agricultural Economics
- Postgraduate and doctoral studies in agriculture, biotech and management fields
5, Facilities
- Scientific Library, one of the oldest in the country, with rich agricultural collections
- Two educational‑production farms in Yavan & Gisser regions
- Biotechnology Institute with research branches in Havildar & Shahrestani
- Over 110 academic and research laboratories
- Educational‑scientific labs in food quality and safety, fruit/vegetable processing
- Departments and building blocks specific to each faculty, with lecture rooms and halls
- International cooperation department overseeing mobility, conferences and research projects
6. Accommodation
International students are placed in on‑campus hostel (Hostel No. 1) with shared rooms and communal facilities. Accommodation is arranged by the international activities department on arrival.
- Hostel fee: about 1 500 TJS (≈150 USD) per year
- Once‑off organizational fee: approx. 300 TJS
- Mandatory medical check and registration with local migration authorities
- Rooms typically house 2–4 students, separated by gender
7. Contact Information
- Email: via rectorat office – rectortau31@mail.ru
- Phone: +992 372 24 72 07 (general); international activities department: +992 93 585 15 62
- Address: Rudaki Ave. 146–153, Dushanbe 734003, Tajikistan
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