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Royal Agricultural University

(3.8)
21 reviews
Complete University Guide 2026 ranking
125
130

Overview

Royal Agricultural University information

Level of study
Undergraduate85%Postgraduate15%
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female53%Male47%Other0%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Number of students
1,010
Source: HESA

About Royal Agricultural University

UCAS code: R54

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for 175 years. Today, the RAU has more than 1,100 students studying agriculture, business, environment, equine science, farm management, food, real estate and rural land management.

Source: Royal Agricultural University

Tuition fees at Royal Agricultural University

  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay £16,950 in the first year for all courses.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£25.6k

Average graduate salary

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

93%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Royal Agricultural University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Royal Agricultural University

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Courses

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Here are Royal Agricultural University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

104 UCAS points
Agriculture

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Environment and Sustainability with Professional Placement Year

BA/BSc (H) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Rural Land & Property Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Rural Land & Property Management with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Real Estate with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Real Estate

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Agriculture with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104 UCAS points
Environment and Sustainability

BA/BSc (H) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Equine Science and Business

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management with Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Business Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Agricultural Business Management with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Equine Science and Business with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Agricultural Business Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Business Management with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

96 UCAS points
Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

64 UCAS points
Animal Management and Zoology

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2026

Capel Manor College, Enfield Campus

56 UCAS points
Agriculture and Farm Management

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

56 UCAS points
Wildlife Conservation and Countryside Management

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

48 UCAS points
Environment and Sustainability with Foundation Year

BA/BSc (H) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

Royal Agricultural University student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 21 reviews from Royal Agricultural University's students and alumni
5 star
29%
4 star
29%
3 star
38%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
All reviews

Showing 21 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

Could be better

(3)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Great place to be

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Very helpful

(3)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

Really interesting and exciting

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Agricultural University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

70%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

81%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

71%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

68%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

73%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

76%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

69%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

65%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

73%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

72%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

59%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

67%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

77%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

67%

low

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

77%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

87%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

80%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

77%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

66%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

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