Every year the RAU welcomes students from across Africa who come to the UK to receive a world-class education. The International Team at RAU are always keen to help and support International students seeking education opportunities in the UK.

At the RAU we offer a variety of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research programmes.

The RAU holds a Student Visa Sponsor License No: VT0Q9ERW3.

Contact us for more information: international@rau.ac.uk.

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees

Standard international tuition fees apply for most of our courses but there are some that may vary. For more details on standard and non-standard fees visit our undergraduate fee and postgraduate fee pages.

You can also check your chosen course page to see if a non-standard fee applies to your course. Find the course page by searching our undergraduate course and postgraduate course listings.

Scholarships

The Royal Agricultural University offers a number of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a range of subject areas. In addition to this, a number of external organisations grant awards which may be of interest to RAU applicants. 

Please click for details of the funding opportunities available to international students.

Entry requirements

​Undergraduate degrees (Bachelors)

  • Applicants with WASSCE or Senior School Certificate-NECO will need to undertake an International Foundation Year for entry to undergraduate courses at the RAU.
  • Applicants with a Diploma with Merit in the subjects of Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry will be considered for entry to the relevant Foundation degree programme when studied at the following institution(s):
    • Accra Technical University
    • Bolgatanga Polytechnic
    • Cape Coast Technical University
    • Ghana Institute of Journalism
    • Ho Technical University
    • Koforidua Technical University
    • Kumasi Technical University
    • Sunyani Technical University
    • Takoradi Technical University
    • Tamale Technical University
    • Wa Polytechnic
  • Applicants with GCE A-levels will be considered for entry to all undergraduate degree programmes (see programme pages for entry criteria).

Applicants with A-levels, International Baccalaureate, USA or other international qualifications will be considered, see relevant RAU course pages.

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

  • IELTS Academic band score 6.0 overall or above with no less than 5.5 in each component.The test must have been taken within two years of the start date of the course

*Applicants for Foundation degree courses must provide a Secure English Language Test (i.e. IELTS SELT). Please see more information on SELT providers.

​Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate

UK Bachelor degree 2:1 or higher in a different discipline to that of the Diploma/Certificate applied for

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree

EQUIVALENCIES

  • 2:1 = Upper Second Class
  • 2:2 = Lower Second class

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

  • IELTS Academic band score 6.0 overall or above with no less than 6.0 in each component. The test must have been taken within two years of the start date of the course. 

Postgraduate Taught (MSc and MBA)

UK Bachelor Honours degree second class or higher

OR

  • Bachelor's degree

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

  • IELTS Academic band score 6.5 overall or above with no less than 5.5 in each component. The test must have been taken within two years of the start of the course.

Postgraduate Research

For entry to the MSc by Research applicants are expected to hold a UK Bachelor (Hons) degree - Upper Second class in a relevant subject area.

OR

Bachelor's degree

For entry to the PhD programme we would require applicants to hold a UK Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area or a Bachelor's degree.

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

  • IELTS band score of minimum 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in any other component. The test must have been taken within two years of the start of the course.

UK Visas and immigration

Students from Africa would normally require a visa for studying in the UK. For further information and guidance visit: 

Preparing for your studies in the UK

Applying to the RAU

Undergraduate

All students intending to study an undergraduate degree in the UK are required to apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). To learn more about UCAS, application deadlines and the support we provide to help you make your application see:

Postgraduate

You can apply for postgraduate taught and research programmes directly to us via our online application form. These forms can be found on the relevant postgraduate course pages:

Representatives in your country

We work with a small number of approved international representatives who can help you apply and enrol on your chosen programme. Please email us if you would like to contact a country representative: international@rau.ac.uk.