Royal Agricultural University

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), founded in 1845 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, is the UK's leading specialist land-based university. With over 1,100 students on campus and more than 2,000 studying with overseas partners across 40+ countries, the RAU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in agriculture, business, environment, equine science, real estate, rural land management, and cultural heritage. The RAU is committed to applied research in areas including sustainable agriculture, livestock health, food policy, and cultural heritage. Its knowledge exchange strategy bridges rural and urban sectors through collaboration with government, industry, and civil society. Students benefit from on-campus facilities including an equestrian centre, land laboratories, experimental barn, gym, library, and student union. The RAU has established international partnerships in Uzbekistan, the UAE, China, and Ukraine, and welcomes students from over 40 countries.