Top reasons to choose Agriculture at NTU
Study a degree that will make a genuine difference to the world.
As time and methods have changed, the UK’s agricultural sector has become progressively high-tech businesses, utilising the latest developments in science and technology. GPS, drones, robotics and enhanced data analysis systems have all helped to move the industry on to the next level.
Meeting the needs of a growing global population whilst transitioning to sustainable and resilient systems is one of the biggest challenges ever faced by the sector. With our help, you’ll become the trailblazers needed to ensure the future of the industry.
You'll study on a 200-hectare working farm and rural estate; the perfect hands-on learning environment for an agriculture student.
We're top 10 in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry courses according to the Complete University Guide 2025.
We're third in the UK for the number of undergraduate students on sandwich courses studying agriculture, food and related studies according to HESA 2021/22.
See your subject in action
Hear from your Course Leader and current students as they answer your questions, as well as watch our facilities tour to get a real insight into what it's like to study Agriculture at NTU.
Grow your career
You will be working regularly off-campus too, with the opportunity to visit farms, commercial growers and other businesses in the allied industries. You will have the chance to refine your knowledge and skills by completing a work placement, and also by hearing from a range of guest speakers and experts throughout your course. It all combines to create a learning experience that brings agriculture off the page, and into real life – meaning you will be industry-ready once you have graduated.
There's so much more to look forward to!
Find out about all the additional opportunities and extra-curricular activities you can get involved in as a student at NTU.
Study abroad as part of your NTU degree
Our study abroad opportunities offer you a flexible way to gain invaluable international experience as part of your degree. We have partnerships with over 300 institutions worldwide – study from one week to a whole year.
University Language Programme
The University Language Programme (ULP) provides language courses at different levels of proficiency to students, staff and members of the public.
See some of the facilities you'll get to use
You will be based at our Brackenhurst Campus – a stunning countryside estate, which acts as an outdoor classroom and is the perfect place to put theory into practice. It is only a short hop to the bright lights of Nottingham city centre though, so you really do get the best of both worlds.
From our practical workshop spaces to a dedicated suite of horticultural glasshouses and our innovative vertical farming unit, you'll have access to a wide range of industry-standard agricultural facilities and machinery.
What else you need to know about studying at NTU
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Fees and funding
Everything you need to know about fees and funding while you’re at university, including tuition fees and living costs, how you’ll pay for your studies, and bursaries and scholarships.
Accommodation
We make accommodation easy. Our halls of residence are secure, inclusive of all bills, and within easy reach of campuses and amenities, giving you more time to focus on your studies, settling in, and making friends.
Student life
University is about so much more than just your studies. Everything’s on offer here — there’s sport, art, music, food, and so much more.
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