The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is a public university specializing in agriculture, food, land management, and rural business. Founded in 1845 as the Royal Agricultural College, it is the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world and gained university status in 2013. Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, the RAU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in agriculture, business, equine science, and real estate. The university emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with its own farms, equine centre, and countryside estate. RAU maintains strong industry connections and has a global alumni network in agricultural and rural sectors.