Hartpury University

the United Kingdom

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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	67
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, business 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
9 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 6. in the UK three years in a row and No 1. in the South West (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
No 4. in the UK for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Top 10 - Ranked in the top 10 universities for Academic Support (National Student Survey 2024)
97% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes, 2024)

Learn more about Hartpury University

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Courses at Hartpury University

There are 67 courses listed from Hartpury University. These are displayed below in alphabetical order:

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Canine Training and Performance (Top-up Level 6), BSc (Hons)

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Student reviews of Hartpury University

Find out what students say about Hartpury University

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.”

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."

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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International Study Visa

As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at Hartpury University. Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.

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