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Royal Agricultural University

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The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is a specialist university in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (United Kingdom), focused on agriculture and the land-based sector. Its history goes back 180 years. The university states that it has more than 1,100 students in agriculture, business, environment, equine science, farm management, food, real estate and rural land management, with students from over 40 countries on the Cirencester campus.

  • Over 20 undergraduate courses
  • Two-year Foundation degrees (FdSc), equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor's degree
  • MSc, PgDip and PgCert programmes, many with September and January starts
  • PhD and MSc by Research
  • Short courses and continuing professional development

An international office advises students throughout the application, including the student visa, and can be contacted at [email protected]. The preferred English test is IELTS Academic, or IELTS Academic (UKVI) for students who need a visa. Students can live on campus or in the town, and the campus has a library, gym, catering and sports facilities. Scholarships for international students are listed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Type of school

Public University

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URL

https://www.rau.ac.uk/

Location

Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, The United Kingdom, GL7 6JS

More information about Academic Programs

Over 20 undergraduate courses, plus two-year Foundation degrees (FdSc) that combine academic and workplace skills. Subject areas:

  • Agriculture
  • Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Environment
  • Equine Management and Science
  • Land and Property

More information about Graduate Programs

Taught programmes are offered as MSc, PgDip or PgCert, most with September and January start dates:

  • Agriculture: Agricultural Technology & Innovation, Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security, Regenerative Farming, Graduate Diploma in Agriculture
  • Business Management
  • Cultural Heritage: Conservation & Management of Historic Buildings, Cultural Heritage Management, Heritage & Archaeology
  • Equine: Graduate Diploma in Bloodstock & Performance Horse Management
  • Land and property: Real Estate, Rural Estate Management
  • Research: PhD and MSc by Research

RAC/RAU alumni receive a 20% tuition fee discount.

Language Requirements

The preferred test is IELTS Academic, or IELTS Academic (UKVI) for students who need a visa; other tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, LanguageCert, Duolingo and Cambridge certificates are also accepted. IELTS Academic levels:

  • Undergraduate: 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5
  • Postgraduate taught: 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5
  • Postgraduate research: 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other elements
  • Foundation degrees (visa students from non-majority English-speaking countries): UKVI IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each component

Financial Aid

Scholarships listed for the 2026-2027 academic year require an offer of a place at the RAU. Examples for international students:

  • Vice-Chancellor's Global Impact Scholarship: up to £1,500 of tuition fees for full-time taught MSc international offer holders
  • RAU Africa Agricultural Leadership Award: up to £4,500 for African MSc offer holders
  • RAU Sports Scholarships: at least £1,000 per year for students competing at national or international level
  • International Referral Programme: £500 to the new international student

RAC/RAU alumni get a 20% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.


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