Royal Agricultural University

Rank 131

Established 1845

Famous for

Agriculture, Business, Equine

Fees £10,000.00 - £15,000.00

Cirencester, England

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Overview

The Royal Agricultural University is the oldest agricultural college in the English speaking world and has four separate schools hosting undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation courses in agriculture, business, equine and real estate & land management.

The Royal Agricultural University has been a leader in agricultural studies since its formation in 1845, and now hosts over 1,000 students every year from 40 different countries. The University maintains strong links with industry, offering work placements and unique networking opportunities to all.

The RAU has one of the highest levels of spending per student and an excellent rating of 82% in the National Student Survey for teaching excellence and 85.6% for the student experience, as rated by final year students. 97.5% of Royal Agricultural University graduates are in employment or further study within six months of leaving.

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Services

International students are offered to take part in a special orientation programme upon arrival at the University. It includes:

How to plan and organise your study time
How to listen effectively and take good lecture notes
How to read effectively
How to summarise and paraphrase
How to plan and structure essays and reports
How to develop a coherent argument
How to locate research materials
How to reference and compile a bibliography
How to deliver presentations and take part in seminar discussions

Rankings

131st in the Times University Guide 2025

The RAU’s overall results recorded 52% of the University’s research is classed as 3* or 4* meaning it is world-leading or internationally excellent. In addition, half of the University’s scientific publications were deemed to be of international quality.

Courses

Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Geoffrey Cragghill Memorial Scholarship

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RAU Sports Scholarships

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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships and Bursaries

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RAU Postgraduate Sports Scholarship

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Accommodation

All first year students are offered a place in The Royal Agricultural University halls of residence, on a first come, first serve basis.

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