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19 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Cambridge leads the 19 Agriculture & Environment universities in the United Kingdom at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of St. Andrews (QS World #113). Across the whole list there are 34 courses to choose from.

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QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 7 courses in Agriculture & Environment

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GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1824Founded
46,000Students
15,000International
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#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom

Agriculture & Environment at other levels

How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #526 (Coventry University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (56,887,152 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

19 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 14 bachelor's, 7 master's, 1 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Cambridge the most at USD 43,000; the middle of the range is about USD 43,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Agriculture & Environment in the United Kingdom?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of St. Andrews (QS World #113) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Agriculture & Environment in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in the United Kingdom?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Agriculture & Environment courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Agriculture & Environment courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 7, ahead of Bath Spa University (4).

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