The RAU welcomes students from the Caribbean who come to the UK to receive a world-class education. The International Team at the RAU is 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

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 (Bachelor's degree)

CAPE Diploma (Passes in minimum of six subjects is required) to include at least:   

  • For BSc (Hons) asking for 104 UCAS points = Three X 2-unit subjects (to include one science subject if required by programme) - Grades 2-3-3
  • BSc (Hons) asking for 96 UCAS points = Two X 2-unit subjects (to include one Science subject if required by programme) - Grades 3-3-3
  • Foundation degrees/IFY = One X 2-unit subject (to include one Science subject if required by programme) - Grades 3,4

For other post-secondary qualifications that may qualify for entry into our degree programmes contact admissions@rau.ac.uk.

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

Caribbean Examinations CSEC English Language grade C or above OR

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 click here for more information on SELT providers.

Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate

Bachelor degree UWI grade 3.0/65% in a different discipline to that of the Diploma/Certificate applied for.

When studied at:

  • The University of the West Indies

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

If nationals -University degree suffices

Otherwise

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)

Bachelor degree UWI grade 2.7/60%

When studied at

  • The University of the West Indies

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

If nationals -University degree suffices

Otherwise

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

MScR: Bachelor degree UWI grade 3.0/65% in a related subject area.

When studied at:

  • The University of the West Indies

PhD: Master’s degree in a related subject area

when studied at:

  • The University of the West Indies

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

If nationals -University degree suffices

Otherwise

IELTS Academic 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.

Graduates of other universities please, contact admissions@rau.ac.uk.

UK Visas and immigration

Students from the Caribbean 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.