A specialist public university focusing on agriculture, animal sciences, engineering for agriculture, food production, and related land-based studies. Granted university status in 2012.
Address: Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB, England, United Kingdom
Agriculture, Veterinary Nursing, Engineering (Agri-food)
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with the agricultural industry, food production sector (e.g. Müller, Sainsbury’s), veterinary practices, and land management organizations. Extensive industry placements.
Research:
Applied research in sustainable agriculture, food security, animal welfare, agricultural engineering (robotics, precision farming), and rural development. Hands-on research farm.
Famous Alumnis:
Julian Sturdy, Minette Batters (President of NFU), Scott Bemand
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
750
Current students***:
5200
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
35000
Pros
Leading specialist institution for agricultural and land-based studies, excellent industry connections and employability in its sector, practical focus with on-site farm and facilities.
Cons
Highly specialized, limited range of non-land-based subjects, rural location may not suit everyone.
Best For
Students passionate about agriculture, food production, animal sciences, agricultural engineering, and related land-based careers, valuing practical experience and strong industry links.
- Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Impact, Farming, Food, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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