About Royal Agricultural University
The Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is the UK's oldest agricultural college, specialising in agriculture, food, rural business, equine, and real estate courses with excellent industry links and graduate employment.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 1,200 total students
- • 150 international students
- • 30 student societies
Location
- • Located in Cirencester
- • Public university
- • Established 1845
Subject Rankings
Real Estate (2025)
10Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation
Popular Subjects
AgricultureReal EstateEquineRural Business
Student-Staff Ratio
10 : 1
Faculties & Departments
School of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Agriculture, Animal Science, Food Production, Environment
School of Equine Management and Science
Equine Science, Bloodstock Management, Equine Business
School of Real Estate and Land Management
Real Estate, Rural Land Management, International Property
School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Rural Business, Farm Management, Agri-Food Business
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: CCC-BBB depending on course
Alternatives: BTEC MMM-DDM, Level 3 Diplomas
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK bachelor degree 2:2 or equivalent
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £14,000
- Postgraduate: £15,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £135
- Food: £50
- Transport: £15
- Entertainment: £30
- Other: £25
- Total: £12,000
Campus & Facilities
Stroud Road, Cirencester GL7 6JS
Beautiful 500-acre campus in the Cotswolds with working farms, equine facilities, and historic buildings
Size: 500 acres
Libraries
University Library
Specialist agricultural and land management collections
08:30-21:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-17:00 (Weekends)
Sports Facilities
Sports Centre
Sports facilities and extensive outdoor spaces
Equestrian Centre
Full equestrian facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas
Student Services
Student Support
Academic support and wellbeing services
studentsupport@rau.ac.uk
Accommodation
Campus Halls
University-managedTraditional and modern accommodation options on the beautiful campus.
Cost: £120 - £160 (per week)
Single rooms • Catered and self-catered • WiFi • Common rooms
Distance: On campus
Contract: 38-51 weeks
Apply through accommodation portal after accepting your offer.
Guaranteed accommodation for all first-year students.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 30
Teams: 15
Cultural Activities
- RAG Week — Annual
- Agricultural Shows — Throughout the year
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@rau.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: No
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1285 652531
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
50
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 85%
Further study: 5%
Unemployed: 3%
Average Salary
N/A
Top Employers
Major agricultural businessesRural estate agenciesRacing and bloodstock industryProperty consultancies
Career Services
- Careers Service: Strong industry connections and career support
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Bristol Airport
60 km • 1 hour by car
Public Transport
- Rail: Kemble station (5 miles) has trains to London Paddington (90 mins) • £40-£70 return to London
- Bus: Limited bus services in rural Cotswolds • £2-£5 per journey
Local Area
Beautiful Cotswolds market town known as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester Abbey Grounds, Roman Amphitheatre
Shopping: Cirencester Market Place, Independent shops
Entertainment: Barn Theatre, Local pubs, Cotswolds activities
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
- James Dyson — Inventor and entrepreneur (1968)
Metadata
Source: University website and official publications
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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