| University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad | |
| Chancellor: | Governor of Karnataka |
| Vice Chancellor: | Dr. P. L. Patil |
| City: | Dharwad |
| Country: | India |
| Coor: | 15.4891°N 74.9843°W |
| Type: | Public |
| Website: | https://uasd.edu/ |
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) is a state agriculture university established by the Government of Karnataka which imparts education, research and extension activities in the fields of agriculture, forestry, food science, agricultural marketing and home science.[1] [2]
It is on Dharwad-Belgaum road (PB-4) on a campus with space for growing trees and fields for conducting experiments and research. The University encompasses 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and an Agricultural Technology Information Center (ATIC).[3] Its jurisdiction spans 7 districts in northern Karnataka: Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada. The region exhibits a rich diversity in soil types, climate, topography, as well as cropping and farming practices.[4] [5]
The university has constituent colleges in places in Karnataka:
University has jurisdiction over seven districts namely Dharwad, Uttar Kannada, Gadag, Haveri, Belagavi, Bagalkot and Bijapur.[6]