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Throughout your studies, you'll benefit from an extensive range of facilities within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.

Our specialist facilities will provide you with the practical skills to complement your theoretical studies.

Visit our School pages to view the full range of facilities

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Life on campus

Our main campus is set on 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so you'll find plenty of places to relax. Our campus is home to a thriving community and features the Students' Union, Library and places to eat.
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Meet the team

 Our community of staff includes internationally renowned academics, recognised for the excellence of their teaching and research.

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Our research

Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are the 3rd highest placed UK University (QS World Ranking by Subject, 2024 - Agriculture and Forestry) for teaching and research. Ranked 27th in the world.