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Scotland's Rural College

Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 2012

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

2012

Type

Public

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) was formed in 2012 from a group of historic agricultural colleges, the oldest founded in 1899. It teaches and researches agriculture, animal and veterinary science, environment, food and rural business, from campuses across Scotland, including King's Buildings in Edinburgh and Craibstone in Aberdeen. It also runs SAC Consulting and veterinary laboratory services.

For Indian students SRUC has some of the lowest fees in the UK: £17,000 a year for full-time BSc degrees and £20,000 for a full-time taught MSc in 2026/27. Postgraduate applicants need a three- or four-year bachelor's with at least 55%, and SRUC accepts 70–75% in Class 12 English (CBSE, CISCE or a recognised State Board) or an English-medium degree certificate instead of IELTS in many cases. Scholarships of £3,000 to £9,000 are available for international students.

Formed
1 October 2012, from agricultural colleges dating back to 1899–1904
Type
Public specialist institution offering college and university-level courses in the land-based and natural economy
Campuses
Aberdeen (Craibstone), Edinburgh (King's Buildings), Barony (Dumfries), Elmwood (Fife) and Oatridge (West Lothian), among others
Courses
Hundreds of courses in over 20 disciplines, from further education to MSc and PhD
Intake
September (degree courses on this page start in September 2027)
Research
Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences at SRUC and the University of Edinburgh ranked No. 1 in the UK for research power (REF2021, as quoted by SRUC)

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
    MSc International Business1 year full time (Edinburgh)£20,000≈ ₹24.4 lakh
    MSc Project Management1 year full time (Edinburgh)£20,000≈ ₹24.4 lakh
    MSc International Food and Agriculture Business1 year full time (Aberdeen)£20,000≈ ₹24.4 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Agriculture4 years full time (Aberdeen or Edinburgh)£17,000≈ ₹20.7 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences4 years full time (Edinburgh)£17,000≈ ₹20.7 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare Science4 years full time (Edinburgh)£17,000≈ ₹20.7 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Environmental Management4 years full time (Edinburgh)£17,000≈ ₹20.7 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation Management4 years full time (Barony, Dumfries)£17,000≈ ₹20.7 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • Postgraduate

      Global Provost's Scholarship

      Value: £9,000

      Eligibility: Academically gifted postgraduate international students with outstanding academic excellence.

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    • International students

      Global Excellence Scholarship

      Value: £6,000

      Eligibility: Academic excellence alongside relevant work experience.

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    • International students

      Global Citizen Scholarship

      Value: £3,000

      Eligibility: Excellence in community engagement, civic duty or extracurricular activities.

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    • All international students

      Tuition Fee Discount

      Value: £500

      Eligibility: Automatic when tuition fees are paid in full before enrolment.

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    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Requirements depend on the course, your Class 12 board and subjects; SRUC assesses each application individually and uses UK ENIC to compare overseas qualifications.
    • Apply directly through the course page or through an authorised SRUC agent in India.

    Postgraduate

    • A three- or four-year bachelor's degree with at least 55% overall in a relevant subject (SRUC's India page).
    • MSc International Business, Project Management and International Food and Agriculture Business accept a bachelor's in any subject.
    • International students pay a £5,000 deposit before an unconditional offer; it is refunded, minus £500, if you cannot start.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
    • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
    • English test result, or Class 12 English marks or a medium of instruction certificate where accepted
    • Proof of the £5,000 deposit

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.0 with no subtest below 5.5 for undergraduate degrees and most taught postgraduate courses; 7.0 (6.0 in each) for courses taught with the University of Edinburgh
    Class 12 English (India)70–75% in English from CBSE, CISCE or a recognised State Board may be accepted if the result is less than 10 years old
    Medium of instruction (postgraduate)An official certificate that your degree was taught entirely in English, completed within three years of the course start date
    Cambridge English169 overall (no band below 162) for undergraduate; 176 (no band below 162) for postgraduate

    Accommodation and living costs

    Housing depends on the campus. Aberdeen students can live in the University of Aberdeen's Hillhead Student Village (shared or en suite flats). In Edinburgh, students use independent student residences across the city, whose prices include bills, internet and contents insurance, or rent privately. Barony has two catered hostels and Oatridge has seven residences with more than 200 rooms. SRUC's pages do not list prices.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees

    Campus and location

    SRUC teaches on several campuses across Scotland, from city sites in Edinburgh to estates and rural campuses in Aberdeen, Dumfries and West Lothian.

    • SRUC Edinburgh is at the King's Buildings campus, which opened in 1960.
    • SRUC Aberdeen is on the Craibstone Estate, used for research and fieldwork since 1908.
    • Barony (Dumfries) and Oatridge (West Lothian) are rural campuses with on-site residences.
    • An SRUC staff member is based in India to help applicants.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    SRUC courses lead to careers in farming, food, environment, animal science and rural business. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the current rules.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Graduates in work or full-time employment within six months91%DLHE survey 2023, quoted on SRUC course pages

    Studying in the UK

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    FAQs

    How much does SRUC cost for Indian students?

    For 2026/27 the international fee is £17,000 a year for full-time BSc degrees and £20,000 for a full-time taught MSc (the full programme). SRUC says fees are likely to rise for 2027/28.

    Do I need IELTS?

    Not always. SRUC may accept 70–75% in Class 12 English from CBSE, CISCE or a recognised State Board, and postgraduates can use a medium of instruction certificate. Otherwise you need IELTS 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5.

    What scholarships are there?

    SRUC offers international scholarships of £3,000, £6,000 and £9,000 (the £9,000 one is for postgraduates), plus a £500 discount if you pay your fees in full before enrolment.

    Which campus will I study at?

    It depends on the course. The business MScs are in Edinburgh or Aberdeen, and BSc courses are at Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Barony. Check the location on each course page.

    Sources

    1. SRUC: Higher education fees (Session 2026/27) (opens in a new tab)
    2. SRUC: International fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
    3. SRUC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
    4. SRUC in your country: India (opens in a new tab)
    5. SRUC: MSc International Business (opens in a new tab)
    6. SRUC: Our history (opens in a new tab)
    7. SRUC: Student accommodation (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.sruc.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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