University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad shortly called as USAD, was bifurcated from the University of Agricultural Sciences located in the city of Bangalore in 1980s. The university is offering graduation, post-graduation and research facilities in the field of home science, horticulture, forestry and agriculture.

The university began its operations in the year 1986 from the 1st of October. The jurisdiction of the university is spread over 12 districts in the state of Karnataka namely Uttar Kannada, Raichur, Koppal, Haveri, Gulbarga, Gadag, Dharwad, Bijapur, Bidar, Belgaum, Bellary and Bagalkot.

There are about 10 agro-climatic zones in the state of Karnataka, of which six zones are falling in the area covered by the university. The university meets the requirements of the community of farmers spread over 56% of the geographical area of the state. The university and its resources has won a number of awards for their service to the field of agriculture. The list of colleges coming under the jurisdiction of the university is given below:

Constituent Colleges:

• University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad

• College of Agriculture, Bijapur

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was formed with the objective of imparting education in different fields of education pertaining to agriculture like home economics, agricultural engineering, fisheries, forestry, animal and veterinary sciences and horticulture.

The university also aims at advancement of research and learning in agricultural sector of the country and extension of the same to the rural people belonging to Karnataka. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has approved the university with ‘A’ grade status for a period of five years.

The scientists working under the university has received several national and international recognition in the form of awards. The university has also received ‘Sardar Patel Outstanding Agricultural Institution Award’ for the year 2000 and ‘the best agricultural university’ in the country award as well.