Every year the RAU welcomes students from Turkey 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.

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

English language courses

Students wishing to pursue an English Language programme in the UK prior to commencing their academic programme at the Royal Agricultural University can do so with our partner INTO, based in London.

For further information please contact our admissions team: admissions@rau.ac.uk.

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)

Applicants only with the Devlet Lise Diplomasi or the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi will need to undertake an International Foundation Year (IFP).

Applicants with the Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi studied at one of the approved schools below, can be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree programmes as follows:

Equivalencies

  • BCC/CCC = 60% overall with subject requirement at 65%+
  • CD = min 55% overall with subject requirement at 60%+

Approved schools

  • ACI School
  • Bestepe College – Ankara
  • Beyoglu Anatolian High School
  • Bilfen High School
  • Bilkent University Preparatory School (BUPS)
  • British International School
  • Cevre College
  • Enka School
  • Eyuboglu High School
  • Galatasaray High School / Istanbul Galatasaray Lycee
  • German High School
  • Hisar Schools
  • İDV Bilkent High School
  • Isik Schools
  • Isikkent High School
  • Istanbul High School
  • Istanbul International Community School
  • ISTEK Acibadem
  • ISTEK Atanur oğuz
  • ISTEK Bilge kağan
  • ISTEK İzmir
  • ISTEK Kemal Atatürk
  • ISTEK Mersin
  • ISTEK Semiha şakir
  • ISTEK Uluğbey
  • ITU Foundation School
  • Izmir American Collegiate Institute
  • Kadikoy Anatolian High School
  • Koc School
  • Marmara Education Group
  • MEF International
  • MEF National
  • Notre Dame de Sion High School
  • ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Private Primary School – Ankara
  • Özel Irmak Lisesi - Private Irmak High School
  • Özel Sezin Koleji (The Sezin School) – Private Sezin College
  • Private Italian High School - Liceo Italiano IMI
  • Robert College
  • Saint Benoit French High School
  • Saint George's Austrian High School
  • Saint Joseph French High School, Istanbul
  • Saint Joseph French High School, Izmir
  • Saint Michel French High School
  • Saint Pulcheire High School
  • SEV American College
  • Sisli Terakki Schools
  • Tarabya British School 
  • Tarsus American College
  • TED Adana College
  • TED Aliaga College
  • TED Ankara College
  • TED Antalya
  • TED Atakent
  • TED Bodrum
  • TED Bursa College
  • TED Istanbul College
  • TED Izmir College
  • TED Polatli College Foundation Private High School
  • TED Ronesans / TED Renaissance Istanbul
  • Ulus Jewish School
  • Uskudar American Academy

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

  • Lisans Derecesi/Lisans Diplomasi

Equivalencies

  • 2:1= CGPA 2.8 -3.29/ İyi / Şeref / 75-84%
  • 2:2 = CGPA 2.5-2.79 / yeterli / 65-74%

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 degree Second class or higher

OR

  • Lisans Derecesi/Lisans Diplomasi

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 degree - Upper Second class equivalent in a relevant subject area.

OR

Lisans Derecesi/Lisans Diplomasi

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

OR

Yüksek Lisans Derecesi / Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi (Master’s)

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 Turkey 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.