Based on a 27-acre site at the University’s Cirencester campus, the new Innovation Village will push the boundaries of sustainable design to ensure a development that is beautiful, carbon neutral, rich in nature, and inspires innovation through its environment.

The Innovation Village aims to support industry, food producers, farmers, and landowners in developing sustainable solutions for healthy land and nature, food production, and resilience in rural communities.

Funding Postgraduate study is slightly different to what you may be used to with your Undergraduate degree. So, we have put together this video which outlines the Postgraduate student loans available to UK students. We would also recommend taking a look at our Scholarships and Bursaries page.

If you have any questions regarding student finance, our Student Fees team is here to offer support and advice to help you. Email studentfees@rau.ac.uk.

Based in Hampshire, the John Edgar Trust is a charity dedicated to enabling people to achieve their management potential in the farming and rural enterprise sector in southern England.

This three-week residential course in rural business management, is organised and delivered by the Royal Agricultural University on the Trust’s behalf. The course is biennial and with only a small number of places available, it provides a unique opportunity for exceptional participants.

Our Information Technology (IT) resources, systems and services are essential to the day-to-day operation of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). This policy underpins our overarching Information Security Policy and is designed to make clear the responsibilities that all our students, staff and authorised third parties must be aware of, and act in accordance with, when using any of the IT facilities, or accessing the information, provided by the RAU.

Accordingly, for clarity we use the following definitions in this policy:

Congratulations on receiving your offer. Starting university is one of the most exciting times of your life.

By now you'll already be thinking about what lies ahead and what you should do to prepare for your course and all that follows. We're here to guide you along the way.

Congratulations on receiving your offer. Starting university is one of the most exciting times of your life.

By now you'll already be thinking about what lies ahead and what you should do to prepare for your course and all that follows. We're here to guide you along the way. This handy timeline breaks down all the important phases between now and when you start your course, and shows you the things to do next.

For February starters: You'll be emailed seperately with dates and more information about Registration.

The Royal Agricultural University is superbly located on the outskirts of Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are easily accessible by train, coach and car from most parts of the UK.

Address: Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS.

A Fellow is a person of eminence who has made a significant and distinguished contribution to the industries and professions associated with the work of the Royal Agricultural University.

Fellowships are normally awarded at the annual Graduation ceremony for the award of degrees.

2024

Abi Reader MBE

Abi Reader, who is now Deputy President of NFU Cymru, studied for a BSc in Agriculture at what was then the Royal Agricultural College (RAC), graduating in 2003. She then stayed on to complete an MBA in Farm Business Management.

The Royal Agricultural College (RAC), now the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), was the first agricultural college in the English speaking world. In 1842, the seeds were sown at a meeting of the Fairford and Cirencester Farmers Club.

Concerned by the lack of government support for education, Robert Jeffreys-Brown addressed the meeting on the ‘Advantages of a Specific Education for Agricultural Pursuits’. A prospectus was circulated, a general committee appointed and Earl Bathurst was elected President.

The University upon receipt of your admissions application will assess the level of fees you will be required to pay during your study.

For us to determine your classification status for fees purposes as either a Home or Overseas fee paying student we may ask you to provide the following information: