In 2001, YAU became one of the two biological science experts training bases in Yunnan Province.
YAU is now a comprehensive university offering programs in agriculture, science, arts, engineering, education, and administration.
With the financial support of 10,400,000 RMB from Yunnan Province, the Key Laboratory of the Inbreeding Coefficient Study in Xishuangbana Mini-ear Swine is under the construction.
11 outstanding faculty members have been selected as the major academic leaders in the New Century Science and Technology Projects in Yunnan Province.
10 faculty members have been awarded the outstanding science experts by Yunnan Province.
Many alumni have become specialists in the fields of science, education, agricultural production and administration.