The Business courses at the Royal Agricultural University develop rural entrepreneurial leaders.

To achieve this we have developed a progressive and connected community of practice in management, business and entrepreneurial education that delivers thought leadership for the long term future of our land, the rural economy and its supply chains.

The Royal Agricultural University Careers Service offers guidance and career advice to students and graduates.

RAU graduates are regularly recruited by some of the world’s leading organisations.

Overseas (including EU/EEA nationals) applicants who hold unconditional offers at the RAU are advised to allow plenty of time to apply for and obtain their Student visa.

You can apply for your visa up to six months before the start of your course if you apply from outside the UK.

To apply you will need a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number from us so that you can complete your Student visa application.

This accessibility statement applies to:

• The Royal Agricultural University website: https://www.rau.ac.uk/

This website is run by The Royal Agricultural University. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

Be a part of an exciting new chapter in the history of the Royal Agricultural University.

In 2021 the University expanded into the exploration, understanding and management of the historic environment - a perfect complement to our established programmes with an emphasis on sustainable landscapes, towns, cities, and businesses.

Join us at RAU Swindon and start building an exciting future. We offer high level CPD and research opportunities leading to masters by research and doctorate of philosophy.

Sustainability at the RAU is a collective benefit and responsibility for the university community – everybody can help create positive change. The following pages show just some of the ways that we are trying to make a difference and along with our new University Strategy we are paving the way to become the Global University for Sustainable Farming and Land Management.

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. We pride ourselves in combining knowledge and industry connections with an innovative, forward-thinking approach.

Top 10 Whatuni Student Choice Awards

The RAU ranked in the top ten at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards in 2024 in the Small or Specialist category and was also ranked second in the Southwest Small or Specialist category.