Scotland's Rural College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2265 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #735 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #119 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #16 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #5 of 5 | In Edinburgh |
| #186 of 2,131 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.sruc.ac.uk
- Acceptance rate
- 85%*
* Scotland's Rural College is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 1,200 |
| Student:staff ratio | 5:1 |
Research profile
Scotland's Rural College has published 4,532 scientific papers with 116,517 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Genetics, and Agricultural Science.
Scotland's Rural College majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 22 | 67 |
| 1993 | 34 | 71 |
| 1994 | 43 | 119 |
| 1995 | 42 | 123 |
| 1996 | 55 | 161 |
| 1997 | 44 | 223 |
| 1998 | 47 | 253 |
| 1999 | 42 | 283 |
| 2000 | 38 | 357 |
| 2001 | 41 | 409 |
| 2002 | 21 | 430 |
| 2003 | 37 | 534 |
| 2004 | 13 | 565 |
| 2005 | 26 | 726 |
| 2006 | 27 | 744 |
| 2007 | 29 | 918 |
| 2008 | 41 | 951 |
| 2009 | 50 | 983 |
| 2010 | 42 | 1159 |
| 2011 | 35 | 1255 |
| 2012 | 64 | 1347 |
| 2013 | 164 | 1568 |
| 2014 | 201 | 2040 |
| 2015 | 238 | 2471 |
| 2016 | 215 | 3245 |
| 2017 | 212 | 4083 |
| 2018 | 243 | 5088 |
| 2019 | 268 | 6432 |
| 2020 | 402 | 9260 |
| 2021 | 451 | 13419 |
| 2022 | 460 | 16485 |
| 2023 | 462 | 18056 |
| 2024 | 293 | 20412 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Scotland's Rural College 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 (GBP) |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Agriculture | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Animal Science | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Rural Business Management | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Environmental Resource Management | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Horticulture | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Garden and Greenspace Design | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Rural Tourism and Recreation Management | 9,250 |
| BSc (Hons) Wildlife Management | 9,250 |
| MSc Applied Environmental Management | 12,500 |
| MSc Sustainable Rural Development | 12,500 |
| MSc Organic Farming | 12,500 |
| MSc Applied Poultry Science | 12,500 |
| MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy | 12,500 |
| MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation | 12,500 |
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 Scotland's Rural College.
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 | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Notable alumni
-
Róisín McLaren
- Occupations
- politicianclimate activist
- Biography
-
Róisín Mary Bridget McLaren is a former national co-spokesperson of the Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) from 2018 to 2021.
General information
| Alternative names | SRUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Edinburgh United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 488,000 |
| Phone | +44 (0)800 269 453 |
| Fax | +44 (131) 535 4346 |