College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise
About
The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) provides students with the opportunity to complete programs that will lead them into a career in rural and agri-food businesses. CAFRE has three campuses in Cookstown in Loughry, Enniskillen, and Antrim. They provide numerous courses across food, agriculture, horticulture, and equine. Their Antrim campus is the centre of all things green which makes for the perfect backdrop when studying land-based courses. The campus has fantastic facilities including conference rooms, teaching rooms, and accommodation.
In fact, their horticulture facilities are considered the best in the UK. The 200 hectares surrounding the campus offer agriculture facilities for dairying, arable, and lowland beef farming. In addition, the college has recently built an incredible Fairy Centre for 180 cows and a 32-point parlour. There is also the Hills Farm Centre which includes nearly 1000 hectares of hill land with 100 suckler cows and 1,100 breeding ewes which is managed in an environmentally sustainable manner to protect habitats and promote wildlife. The Antrim campus also provides student housing for approximately 200 students.
Types of Programs They Run
The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) provides courses across a range of disciplines. These include agriculture, food, floristry, equine, horticulture, land-based engineering, and veterinary nursing. These programs are mainly offered at the undergraduate level; however, the college does have some postgraduate-level courses available in business for agri-food and rural enterprise. The accreditations their postgraduate courses offer include Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), and Masters. For further details, visit the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise website.
Admissions Process
Those looking to apply for full-time undergraduate programs at the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) should make their applications via the UCAS website. To do this, visit the website and begin making your online application. Remember to include the correct institution and course codes, these can be found on the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise website. Then, submit your application for review. Postgraduate applicants can apply through the Queen’s University Belfast website since the course is provided in conjunction with them. Simply visit the Queen’s University Belfast website and find your chosen course. Then, make your application and the admissions team will review it. You will be contacted in the following weeks with an update on your application.
Accommodation
The student housing at each of the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise’s campuses provides a caring and friendly environment where you can meet new people and pursue your interests and hobbies. The campus also hosts a range of attractive amenities. There is a range of single study bedrooms and twin study bedrooms available. Some are self-catered while others come with catering packages. There is a dining room, café, and snack bar and students have access to Wi-Fi. In addition, they have access to a common room, on-site indoor gym and sports hall, outdoor gym, laundry facilities, and on-site support. Heating and electricity are included in the rent and there is free parking available on-site. For further information, visit the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise’s website.
Scholarships and Financial Support
The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise has a number of student funding in addition to its CAFRE Bursary Programme. These supports aim to help with both tuition fees and living expenses. For more information, visit the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise website. Here you will see details on how to apply and the exact entry criteria.
Contact Info
For general enquiries, call 028 9442 6601
