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

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 with:

  • WASSCE or Senior School Certificate-NECO is equivalent to GCSE. Applicants will need to undertake an International Foundation Programme (IFP) for entry to undergraduate courses at the RAU
  • Applicants with National Diploma / Ordinary National Diploma will be considered for entry to Foundation degree programmes
  • Applicants who have completed successfully the 1st year of a relevant subject Nigerian University bachelor degree will be considered for admission to the first year of our Foundation degree courses
  • Applicants with a Diploma (2 years) awarded by a recognised university will be considered for entry to Undergraduate bachelor degree programmes

Equivalencies:

  • BCC-CCC = WASSCE/SSC/NECO PLUS Diploma or IFP
  • CD = WASSCE/SSC/NECO PLUS National Diploma/Ordinary Diploma

Alternatively, applicants with IB, EB, UK or US qualifications will require:

  • International Baccalaureate, A-levels or USA or other international equivalent qualifications for bachelor degree programmes see relevant RAU web pages

IELTS and other accepted English language qualifications

  • West African Examinations Council SSCE grade A-C in English Language (first sitting) 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 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

Equivalencies

  • 2:1= Upper Second-Class Honours 2:1
  • 2:2 = Lower Second-Class Honours 2:2

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. 

  • Graduates from ENIC approved Nigerian universities may be exempted from English language certification. Please contact admissions@rau.ac.uk.

Postgraduate Taught (MSc and MBA)

UK Bachelor degree Second class or higher

OR

  • Nigerian Bachelor Honours’ 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.
  • Graduates from ENIC approved Nigerian universities may be exempted from English language certification. Please contact admissions@rau.ac.uk.

Postgraduate Research

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

OR

  • Bachelor Honors degree (2:1)

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

  • Nigerian Master'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.

Graduates from ENIC approved Nigerian universities may be exempted from English language certification. Please contact admissions@rau.ac.uk.

UK Visas and immigration

Students from Nigeria 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.