The Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences (SHUATS) is established under U.P. Act No. 35 of 2016, as passed by the Uttar Pradesh Legislature. SHUATS is established and administered by the Ecumenical Minority Christian Society namely the Sam Higginbottom Educational and Charitable Society registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860 in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The University is a united endeavour of the Christian community in India for promoting rural life and development in conformity with the Christian vision of human kind and the creation. The University is held in trust as a common ecumenical heritage by the Christian Churches and Christian Organizations of the country. It seeks to be a national centre of professional excellence in education and service to the people with the participation of students and faculty members from all over India.
Biotechnology is an industry that includes agriculture, health, bioinformatics, pharmaceuticals, neutraceuticals and enzyme engineering. The innovations of biotechnology in biochemistry, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, nanotechnology, diagnostics, bioprocess, microbial enzymes, biosensors, bioinformatics, biofuels, biofertilizers, biopolymers, bioconcrete, animal- and plant- tissue culture and agricultural biotechnology have tremendous implications for the welfare of human society. Human resource development in the key areas such as biotechnology is a priority around the world. In the Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering the courses offered provide the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students the very best of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in disciplines of biotechnology.