Royal Agricultural University: Statistics

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#2486 of 14,131 In the World
#780 of 2,785 In Europe
#124 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#98 of 131 In England
#204 of 2,131 For Veterinary
Top50% For 62 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 4,003 scientific papers with 164,148 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
4,003
Citations
164,148

Royal Agricultural University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
3,442 / 143,020
Chemistry
2,563 / 116,473
Environmental Science
2,545 / 102,395
Medicine
1,952 / 80,949
Biochemistry
1,908 / 90,070
Genetics
1,767 / 76,421
Ecology
1,505 / 59,113
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,355 / 48,477
Geology
1,354 / 63,409
Engineering
1,327 / 57,708
Organic Chemistry
1,286 / 63,807
Physics
1,207 / 51,707
Paleontology
1,088 / 51,184
Botany
1,029 / 42,423
Computer Science
954 / 41,165
Agricultural Science
787 / 28,329
Pathology
781 / 36,109
Geography and Cartography
776 / 26,907
Nutrition and Food Science
768 / 42,530
Quantum and Particle physics
656 / 31,646
Materials Science
614 / 24,068
Immunology
598 / 21,856
Microbiology
589 / 27,711
Animal Science
553 / 21,602
Philosophy
517 / 18,384
Horticulture
517 / 19,217
History
514 / 16,582
Political Science
492 / 13,959
Mathematics
486 / 25,816
Sociology
470 / 18,173
Law
466 / 13,590
Statistics
449 / 24,926
Psychology
437 / 17,214
Archaeology
433 / 14,596
Veterinary
402 / 13,378
Business
393 / 11,393
Anatomy and Physiology
365 / 15,252
Metallurgical Engineering
328 / 10,562
Economics
327 / 10,765
Zoology
301 / 10,842

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 76 367
1993 90 509
1994 110 583
1995 113 736
1996 131 890
1997 176 1128
1998 168 1327
1999 152 1602
2000 185 1955
2001 202 2398
2002 191 2919
2003 234 3713
2004 264 4472
2005 168 4509
2006 235 5502
2007 112 6231
2008 21 6404
2009 40 6754
2010 58 6921
2011 17 7052
2012 18 7147
2013 17 6999
2014 31 6997
2015 36 6546
2016 34 6364
2017 33 6276
2018 22 6038
2019 43 6523
2020 68 7412
2021 66 7421
2022 47 7105
2023 43 6711
2024 53 6147
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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 77)
    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 70)
    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 57)
    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 81)
    Occupations
    broadcastertelevision presenterbiographer
    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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