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Please view our policies and procedures in our Student Handbook.

Changes to relationship requirements for partners under the Student, Graduate, and Skilled Worker routes

From 25 July 2023, if you are making an application under any of these routes that includes a dependent partner, the requirements about your relationship will change.

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We stand with Ukraine.

“Our whole RAU community is shocked by the appalling human tragedy that is unfolding in Ukraine. The conflict is an assault on the most fundamental human values that we hold dear – freedom, democracy, and the right to self-determination.

“We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. As the “bread basket of Europe”, the people of Ukraine share the same passionate commitment as us to farming and to the land – they are our kith and kin in spirit.

Set in magnificent grounds with a historic dining hall, a variety of function and meeting rooms, and convenient onsite accommodation, the Royal Agricultural University is located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. Whether you are planning a corporate event, private function, product launch, or team-building day for 10 to 300 people, our friendly and professional team is here to make it happen.

We offer a selection of rooms, including the impressive 16th-century Bathurst Wing, the Kenneth Russell Room, and Boutflour Hall, available year-round.

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and UK universities to support students from developing Commonwealth countries

The aim of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries who are of excellent academic calibre but for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the United Kingdom.

Thanks to the generosity of the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, the Royal Agricultural University is delighted to be able to extend scholarships for new applicants this September.

About the scholarship

• The award is worth up to £3,000 per annum for one year of full-time study at the RAU
• Part time scholars will be awarded a pro rata percentage of the £5,000 divided between the numbers of years of study
• Paid in three instalments in Autumn, Spring and Summer

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

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Introduction

The Royal Agricultural University is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Cirencester. During the summer months, accommodation is available for short breaks. All year round, the University is available for weddings, functions, parties and day meetings.

We offer a range of taught programmes to prospective students.

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or keen on developing a successful career in business or agribusiness, we will support you to achieve just that. Our strong network of alumni have gone on to pursue careers worldwide and for prestigious companies from Mitsubishi Motors to Unilever.

Business students have the opportunity to work with real start-up enterprises based at the Gloucestershire Growth Hub on campus, using their knowledge to find and implement solutions to current industry problems.