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Top reasons to study at Hartpury University

  • World-class facilities, with £50m investment in recent years
  • The world's largest Equine university
  • World-leading and internationally excellent research (REF, 2021)
  • The UK's premier sport and education setting
  • 11 commercial businesses on-site
  • 10 Sport's Academies, producing over 200 international athletes in recent years
  • The UK's only university with its own Championship rugby team
  • Teaching Quality - No 1. English Mainstream University for Teaching, 2nd for 'Oveall Satisfaction' and 'Academic Support' (National Student Survey, 2022)
  • No 1 in the UK - Voted by students as no.1 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality (Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 2022)
  • Top 10 - Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023)
  • Top 20 - Ranked in the top 20 universities for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good Unviersity Guide, 2023)
  • 97% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes, 2022) 

About Hartpury University

Country the United Kingdom
Number of courses 62
Year founded 1947
Number of students 4500

Hartpury University is one of the UK’s leading land-based and sports educational establishments. Our stunning specialist campus covers more than 360 hectares and is located near to both Gloucester and Cheltenham. We're specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing, offering world-class degrees and facilities to over 4,500 students from over 60 countries.

Why study at Hartpury University?

  • World-class facilities, with £50m investment in recent years
  • The world's largest Equine university, with world-class Equine facilities 
  • World-leading and internationally excellent research (REF, 2021)
  • The UK's premier sport and education setting
  • 70+ animal species on-site
  • £2m Agri-Tech Centre and commercial farm
  • 11 commercial businesses on-site
  • 10 Sport's Academies, producing over 200 international athletes in recent years
  • The UK's only university with its own Championship rugby team

Our credentials

  • Teaching Quality - No 1. English Mainstream University for Teaching, 2nd for 'Overall Satisfaction' and 'Academic Support' (National Student Survey, 2022)
  • No 1 in the UK - Voted by students as no.1 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality (Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 2022)
  • Top 10 - Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023)
  • Top 20 - Ranked in the top 20 universities for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good Unviersity Guide, 2023)
  • 97% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes, 2022) 

Learn more about Hartpury University

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Courses at Hartpury University

There are 62 courses listed from Hartpury University. These are displayed below in alphabetical order:

Student reviews of Hartpury University

Find out what students say about Hartpury University

Student

Hartpury is an amazing place with an amazing campus. You really get to know the people around you and make a close family.

WONGA MATUBATUBA

Wonga is from Johannesburg, South Africa and is a student on Hartpury’s BSc (Hons) Agriculture with integrated placement year programme. He has successfully applied to join the Breaking Barriers Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholarship scheme 2023, run in partnership with McDonald's UK and Ireland.

Why Hartpury?

“I chose to study at Hartpury after being offered a Rugby scholarship there. I thought an Agriculture degree would really uplift my farming knowledge and help me back home commercially.

Hartpury is an amazing place with an amazing campus. You really get to know the people around you and make a close family.

As an international student leaving home for the first time, my classmates and tutors are really helping me in my learning and life in general – and sparked my love for agronomy!

The knowledge, real-life experience, and industry contacts I’m gaining at Hartpury are preparing me for my future. I’d love to continue studying and specialise in agricultural law or commercialise my family farm in South Africa – and Hartpury is making this possible.”

Student

We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures. Hartpury is such a nurturing place to be.

DHRUVPAL ANCHAN

Dhruvpal studied MSc Applied Equine Science at Hartpury, as well as studying with us for his diploma and undergraduate degree.

Dhruvpal's Hartpury experience

"I really enjoyed studying my diploma at Hartpury College, so Hartpury was an obvious choice for university-level study too.

Adjusting to university study after three years working took some time, but the module leaders and academic support teams have been great. We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures. Hartpury is such a nurturing place to be.

My goal on this degree is to uncover the science behind classical equine training methods, and use this to understand and improve horse welfare and performance."

Student

If you want to play at the highest level, it’s a great place to study. You’ll also get a great education and make unforgettable memories.

MATT EVANS

Matt studied BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at Hartpury and now plays Championship rugby for the Cornish Pirates and is part of the Canadian national team.

Matt's Hartpury Experience

"Being at Hartpury really shaped me into who I am. Although you’re supported throughout, you have to grow up quickly and learn how to be an adult.

You get a great education as well as a professional environment to train in. You learn to manage your time, balancing playing with your studies. It gives you a strong educational platform and the experience of what it takes to train and play at an elite level.

If you want to play at the highest level, it’s a great place to study. You’ll also get a great education and make unforgettable memories."

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Hartpury University

Hartpury has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to support students from outside the UK.

You can apply for more than one bursary, but only one bursary will be awarded (usually the highest value for which you're eligible).

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

A number of scholarships of £3,000 are available to support international students to join and thrive at Hartpury University.

Andrew Beacham Awards

The Andrew Beacham Awards give aspiring, talented rugby players from South Africa and Zimbabwe the financial support to follow their dreams by providing annual tuition fee reductions.

Sports Scholarships

These scholarships are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are part of sports academies and are awarded by the sports academies.

Please see our website for a full list of available scholarships.

Services Offered for International Students

  • Airport pickup and reception services
  • Course and Career Counselling services
  • Special enrolment and orientation
  • International student clubs and associations
  • On-campus accommodation
  • On campus medical facilities
  • Social Activities
  • Sporting facilities
  • Sporting facilities - variety of clubs
  • Sporting facilities - Gym
  • Sporting facilities - Team sports

Accommodation Information for Students

Become part of a welcoming and vibrant student community.

Settle into an accommodation option to suit your taste and budget – at Hartpury University you can choose to live on-campus surrounded by Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside or off-campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre. 

If you want the luxury of living on site, surrounded by countryside and being able to roll out of bed and into your lectures, our on-campus halls of residence are the right choice for you. If city life is more your thing, you may be more suited to our off-site accommodation, or a private house-share, in the heart of Gloucester, which is just a 15 minute bus or car journey away.

  • Guarantee - we guarantee Hartpury accommodation for all first-year undergraduate students
  • Best of both worlds - choose between rural and city living with options on and off campus
  • A home from home - our halls have en-suite facilities and WiFi. Rent also includes utilities and content insurance 

Facts about Hartpury University

  • Year institution founded: 1947
  • Total enrolled: 4500

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