Benefit from practical learning space right on your doorstep.

There are a number of farms located near the campus which provide our students with an ideal field laboratory.

More than 100 agricultural businesses generously allow us and our students to learn from their activities and experiences.

We continue to develop strategic partnerships with local and regional farming enterprises, providing our students with an enhanced range of up-to-date best practice farming operations off-site.

The John Oldacre Rural Innovation Centre has excellent facilities which are available to hire throughout the year.

The centre consists of three teaching classrooms and a larger events room which is great for conferences, events and meetings alike. There are also workshop facilities which include a large workshop area, chainsaw workshop and a lab. Along with kitchen facilities, reception area, shower room and ample parking.

The Royal Agricultural University has been at the forefront of agricultural development since 1845. It prides itself in its extensive links with the industry and its ability to constantly refine and update in line with future needs of the industry.

Contract Research and Consultancy gives you access to top class academics who are all experts in their field and equipped with the latest academic knowledge and practical understanding of agricultural, equine and rural business.

The information on this page is for students who are already registered on a programme at the RAU, and who need more time to complete this. If you've already completed your programme and are making a visa application to start a new course, the process may be different. Please visit our returning students’ pages for more information.

If you have made a change to your programme, taken resits, added a placement, or because it’s been agreed that you can defer some of your assessment then you may need to extend your Student visa.

Become an employable and dynamic graduate with a degree that delivers a blend of equine science and business, along with agriculture based subject matter.

Based in the Cotswolds, you are ideally positioned to take full advantage of world-leading sporting venues, including Cheltenham Racecourse and Badminton Horse Trials. Due to our close links with equine enterprises, you can gain a firsthand appreciation of the business aspects and the day-to-day running of equestrian sporting events.

Eduroam (education roaming) is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community.

Eduroam allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions by simply opening their laptop.

Discover what it is like to live and study at the RAU

This two day residential taster course for 14-17 year olds (i.e. years 10, 11, 12 or equivalent) is designed to give you the opportunity to explore our friendly campus and get a taste of what it is like to live and study with us.

You will stay in student accommodation, attend sample lectures, take part in fun practical activities and get lots of information and advice about coming to university.

The University has established various rules and regulations that you must agree to and follow if you accept an offer to study with us.

Please view our policies and procedures in our Student Handbook.

Changes to relationship requirements for partners under the Student, Graduate, and Skilled Worker routes

From 25 July 2023, if you are making an application under any of these routes that includes a dependent partner, the requirements about your relationship will change.