Royal Agricultural University: Statistics

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#2474 of 14,131 In the World
#806 of 2,785 In Europe
#124 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#98 of 131 In England
#211 of 2,198 For Veterinary
Top50% For 59 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
69%
Enrollment
1,100
Type
For-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.rau.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate69%
Admissions RequirementsFive GCSE passes, including English and Mathematics, andat least two Advanced level passes (or acceptable equivalents)
Enrollment1,100

We've calculated the 69% acceptance rate for Royal Agricultural University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Royal Agricultural University has published 4,032 scientific papers with 168,597 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, and Engineering.

Publications
4,032
Citations
168,597

Royal Agricultural University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
3,465 / 146,605
Chemistry
2,574 / 119,371
Environmental Science
2,567 / 105,651
Medicine
1,958 / 82,896
Biochemistry
1,913 / 91,800
Genetics
1,767 / 77,805
Ecology
1,519 / 61,386
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,373 / 50,475
Geology
1,363 / 65,380
Engineering
1,335 / 59,616
Organic Chemistry
1,288 / 65,439
Physics
1,217 / 53,229
Paleontology
1,094 / 52,463
Botany
1,034 / 43,348
Computer Science
958 / 42,384
Agricultural Science
799 / 29,516
Geography and Cartography
790 / 28,328
Pathology
782 / 36,874
Nutrition and Food Science
770 / 43,553
Quantum and Particle physics
660 / 32,418
Materials Science
619 / 24,871
Immunology
597 / 22,178
Microbiology
588 / 28,165
Animal Science
555 / 22,170
History
523 / 17,623
Philosophy
522 / 19,010
Horticulture
522 / 19,703
Political Science
503 / 14,799
Mathematics
487 / 26,554
Sociology
478 / 18,957
Law
478 / 14,428
Statistics
448 / 25,615
Archaeology
441 / 15,614
Psychology
439 / 17,828
Veterinary
403 / 13,629
Business
399 / 12,013
Anatomy and Physiology
366 / 15,604
Economics
335 / 11,385
Metallurgical Engineering
332 / 10,987
Zoology
299 / 11,070

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 90 510
1994 111 584
1995 114 741
1996 131 899
1997 176 1132
1998 168 1327
1999 152 1608
2000 185 1959
2001 203 2405
2002 191 2920
2003 234 3712
2004 263 4479
2005 168 4510
2006 235 5506
2007 112 6232
2008 21 6406
2009 40 6755
2010 58 6926
2011 17 7056
2012 18 7144
2013 17 7006
2014 32 7014
2015 36 6558
2016 34 6364
2017 33 6286
2018 22 6038
2019 43 6527
2020 68 7408
2021 66 7433
2022 47 7103
2023 43 6719
2024 55 6196
2025 31 5564
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Tuition

The tuition table for Royal Agricultural University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
BSc (Hons) Agriculture £9,250
BSc (Hons) Agri-Business £9,250
BSc (Hons) Rural Land Management £9,250
BSc (Hons) Equine Science £9,250
BSc (Hons) International Equine and Agricultural Business Management £9,250
MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security £12,500
MSc International Rural Development £12,500
MSc Business Management (Rural Enterprises and Land Management) £12,500

Currency: British Pound (GBP)

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Royal Agricultural University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes TBD
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Honours Degree Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Management, Farm Management, International Business, Real Estate, Wildlife
Master's Degree Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Food Science, Heritage Preservation, Management, Real Estate
Doctorate Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Town Planning

Royal Agricultural University alumni

  1. Mark Phillips

    Mark Phillips
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1948-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    event ridermilitary officer
    Biography

    Mark Anthony Peter Phillips is an English Olympic gold medal-winning horseman for Great Britain and the first husband of Anne, Princess Royal, with whom he has two children. He remains a leading figure in British equestrian circles, a noted eventing course designer, and a columnist for Horse & Hound magazine.

  2. James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough

    James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1955-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    aristocrat
    Biography

    Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough, styled Earl of Sunderland until March 1972 and Marquess of Blandford until October 2014, and often known as Jamie Blandford or Jamie Marlborough, is a British peer and the current Duke of Marlborough.

  3. Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll

    Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll
    Years
    1968-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    aristocrat
    Biography

    Torquhil Ian Campbell, 13th and 6th Duke of Argyll, styled as Earl of Campbell before 1973 and as Marquess of Lorne between 1973 and 2001, is a Scottish peer.

  4. Jonathan Dimbleby

    Jonathan Dimbleby
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1944-.. (age 82)
    Occupations
    television presenterbroadcasterbiographer
    Biography

    Jonathan Dimbleby is a British presenter of current affairs and political radio and television programmes, author and historian. He is the son of Richard Dimbleby and younger brother of television presenter David Dimbleby.

All 39 notable alumni

Royal Agricultural University faculties and divisions

Centre : Rural Skills Forestry, Health Sciences, Safety Engineering
Course/Programme : Food Production and Supply Management Food Science, Food Technology, Management
School : Agriculture Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Farm Management, Horticulture, Rural Planning
School : Business Business Administration, Business Education, Farm Management, Food Technology, Management
School : Rural Land and Property Management Forest Management, Management, Marketing, Real Estate

General information

Alternative names RAU
Founded 2013
Motto Avorum Cultus Pecorumque
Caring for the Fields and the Beasts

Location and contacts

Address Stroud Road
Cirencester, GL7 6JS
United Kingdom
City population 20,000

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