Governance

The Royal Agricultural University is a limited company.

There are up to 12 independent governors who are appointed to serve for up to three terms of three years on the Governing Council. In addition in June 2019 the articles of association were amended to include a Student Governor, a Staff Governor and the Vice-Chancellor.

Beneath the Governing Council are a range of sub-committees that either report to it directly or through the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Group; these sub-committees are chaired by Governors.

Countryside, conservation and wildlife degree courses

Do you see yourself pursuing a career as an ecological consultant, a field ecologist, a biodiversity officer, or perhaps a wildlife reserve or country park manager?

RAU graduates from these degree programmes have gone on to work with the National Trust, the Wildlife Trusts, RSPB  and FWAG, as well as Natural England, the Environment Agency, along with heritage organisations such as Historic England and Cotswold Archaeology.

Collaborative provision

New collaborative partnerships

Applying to the RAU for postgraduate courses

Applications to study for Masters and research degrees at the Royal Agricultural University need to be made directly through the university.

Please apply via our website, using the online application form. Go to the webpage of the particular course you are interested in and press the ‘Apply’ button. This will also give you some supporting information about the application process.

Applying for a BRP replacement visa (single journey/entry) visa to return to the UK

Once you have your new passport or temporary travel document (if required) you can apply for a visa to return to the UK.

When you apply for a replacement BRP visa from outside the UK, what you actually get is a single journey visa, as a vignette in your passport which is valid for 30 days. You can only use this visa once, which allows you to return to the UK.

Once you have returned to the UK, you will then have to apply for a replacement BRP.

Events

Farms and livery

The mix of enterprises includes cattle, sheep, horses and arable. Students also have access to dairy farms. These various enterprises are used for farm classes, demonstrations and projects as well as a focus for research.

Academic policies and procedures

Current academic regulations

2021-22 on-campus accommodation fees

Accommodation fees to pay 2021-22

Standard occupancy contract 12 September 2021 - 22 May 2022 inclusive**

Room type Location

Annual price

Half board*

Annual price

Full board

Annual price

Self-catered

Standard single

2020-21 on-campus accommodation fees

Accommodation fees to pay 2020-21

Standard occupancy contract 13 September 2020 - 23 May 2021 inclusive**

Room type Location

Annual price

Half board*

Annual price

Full board

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