Summary
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been developing leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators since 1845, making it one of the UK's leading agricultural universities. Courses include agriculture, business, cultural heritage, environment, equine, farm management, real estate, and rural land management. Graduates are highly employable and the RAU's enterprise programme embeds entrepreneurship across the university.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate83%Postgraduate17%
Study mode
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Full-time93%Part-time7%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK88%International9%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
League table performance
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University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
119th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000493 49%119th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212125 59%90th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.79 70%128th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.33 58%118th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.53 53%51st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252668 80%11th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226566 25%88th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.321.3123rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.9 96%28th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10064.7 65%119th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10075.8 76%63rd
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Subject League Tables 2025
Agriculture & Forestry ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10087.7 88%11th
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Entry standards
/ Max 147126 86%12th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.75 69%17th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.33 58%14th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.7 98%3rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%9th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Royal Agricultural University is one of the UK's leading agricultural universities. Subjects range from agriculture to conservation, land management to real estate. A new BSc/BA (Hons) in Environment and Sustainability explores environmental humanities, food and agriculture, advocacy and activism on the BA programme. Students benefit from specialist facilities, courses that build hands-on skills, and links with employers. All with plenty of support from dedicated and experienced tutors to help them reach their potential.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Royal Agricultural University offers a mix of catered and self-catered accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, and students in self-catered halls have a shared kitchen and dining facilities. Accessible rooms are available for disabled students. Nearby social areas include the student lounge and Tithe Barn bar. Find details of accommodation, including other options for student housing nearby, on the Royal Agricultural University website. Visit the RAU website for up-to-date prices and costs.