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.

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.

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We stand with Ukraine.

“Our whole RAU community is shocked by the appalling human tragedy that is unfolding in Ukraine. The conflict is an assault on the most fundamental human values that we hold dear – freedom, democracy, and the right to self-determination.

“We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. As the “bread basket of Europe”, the people of Ukraine share the same passionate commitment as us to farming and to the land – they are our kith and kin in spirit.

Set in magnificent grounds with a historic dining hall, a variety of function and meeting rooms, and convenient onsite accommodation, the Royal Agricultural University is located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. Whether you are planning a corporate event, private function, product launch, or team-building day for 10 to 300 people, our friendly and professional team is here to make it happen.

We offer a selection of rooms, including the impressive 16th-century Bathurst Wing, the Kenneth Russell Room, and Boutflour Hall, available year-round.