A public research university integrating horticultural science, food biotechnology, and rural innovation — located in the world’s premier navel orange region.
📘 Apply for 2027 Entry →Gannan Navel Orange University (GNOU) is the first higher education institution in China exclusively dedicated to the citrus value chain — from genomics and precision agriculture to postharvest technology and global agribusiness. Situated in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, the heart of Asia’s largest navel orange production area, our campus spans 360 acres, including a 200-hectare experimental orchard, a National Citrus Germplasm Repository, and a pilot food innovation center. GNOU combines rigorous scientific inquiry with field immersion, preparing graduates to lead in sustainable agriculture, food security, and rural revitalization. Our pedagogical model emphasizes “One Student, One Tree” — every undergraduate participates in a longitudinal research project from blossom to harvest.
⭐ Over 70% of tenure-track faculty hold international doctorates; student–faculty ratio 12:1.
| College | Programme | Degree Awarded | Stream Requirement (Gaokao) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Citrus Science | Citrus Horticulture | B.Sc. in Citrus Science | Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) |
| College of Food & Biotechnology | Food Science & Engineering (Citrus Stream) | B.Eng. in Food Science | Science |
| College of Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Economics & Industrial Management | B.A. in Agribusiness Management | Science or Humanities |
| College of Ecological Engineering | Smart Agriculture (Precision Horticulture) | B.Eng. in Smart Agriculture | Science |
Gannan Navel Orange University admits Chinese mainland students exclusively through the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao). International applicants should consult the separate International Admissions Guide.
Tuition follows Jiangxi provincial pricing: RMB 5,200/year for humanities programmes (Agribusiness Management); RMB 5,600/year for science & engineering programmes.
Accommodation: approx. RMB 1,200/year (four‑bed room with A/C, private bathroom, study lounge). Estimated living expenses: RMB 1,200–1,800/month.
📌 Admission Procedure Summary
1. Take the Gaokao (science stream unless applying for Agricultural Economics).
2. Fill GNOU as a preferred institution in the official provincial volunteer form (early/regular batch).
3. Admissions are strictly merit-based, processed by provincial authorities.
4. Admitted students receive admission package by post; scholarships announced together with admission result.
🏢 Admissions Office
No. 88 Orange Avenue, Zhanggong District
Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
📧 Email: admissions@gnou.edu.cn
📞 Phone: +86 797 1234 567
🌐 Official Website:
https://gnou.acerkaio.top
✓ This is the authentic and official domain of Gannan Navel Orange University. All admission announcements, Gaokao quotas, and scholarship policies are published exclusively via this domain.
📘 International Student Services
iss@gnou.edu.cn
WeChat: GNOU_Global
📢 Follow us
WeChat Official: GNOU_Admissions | X (Twitter): @GNOU_citrus
🕒 Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30–17:30 (GMT+8)
📢 Note for 2027 Gaokao Candidates: Provincial admission quotas and detailed major codes will be released in May 2027 via the official website. GNOU participates in both the early admission batch (for targeted rural teacher/orchard talent programs) and the regular first batch in Jiangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, and other designated provinces.