Tamil Nadu Agricultural University commonly known as TNAU Coimbatore is a state university located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Initially, the university was set up in Madras and later on, the university campus was relocated to Coimbatore.Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore was affiliated to Madras University in 1920. The university is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC). TNAU Coimbatore offers a total of 35 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across various disciplines.
A total of 26 colleges are affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University some of which are Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Thiruchirappalli etc. TNAU Coimbatore has 38 research centres/stations and seven centres of excellence. The total faculty strength at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is 1025. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has collaborated with various universities such as Cornell University, USA, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, University of West Indies etc.
The university is located at Lawley Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The nearest railway station is Coimbatore North Railway Station at a distance of 6.7 km. It takes 18 minutes to reach Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from the railway station. Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest airport located 14.4 km away from the university. It takes 35-40 minutes to reach TNAU Coimbatore. Students can take a bus from Palaiyoor Bus Stand which is the nearest bus stop to the university.
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