The Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS), founded in 1958, is Mongolia's public institution dedicated to agricultural and life sciences. Located in Ulaanbaatar, MULS evolved from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the National University of Mongolia and is now the country's only university solely focused on education, research, and innovation in these fields.
MULS offers various academic programs, including 54 bachelor's, 49 master's, and 31 doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine, animal science, agroecology, engineering, and agricultural economics. Its academic framework is strengthened by integrating four national agricultural research institutes, fostering synergy between theoretical learning and applied research.
The university serves approximately 7,000 undergraduate and 1,000 postgraduate students and provides comprehensive campus facilities, including libraries, student housing, sports complexes, and financial aid services. MULS is deeply committed to international collaboration, maintaining partnerships with 16 foreign universities and offering diverse exchange and joint research opportunities for global engagement.
As a driving force in Mongolia's agricultural development, MULS aligns its mission with national sustainability and food security goals. Its dedication to academic excellence and applied research positions it as a cornerstone institution for life sciences education and innovation in the region.
MULS actively engages in higher education, research, technical consulting, and capacity-building in forestry, ecology, and basic and applied agricultural sciences. MULS scientists have completed more than 60 national and international research projects.
The Department of Ecology is particularly recognised for its expertise in mycorrhizae, forest ecology, and soil ecology, with field-based research on long-term experimental plots and laboratory-based investigations. The department has specialised tools and facilities, including soil corers, microscopes, dedicated mycorrhiza labs, and cold storage for sample preservation.