University Guide
Hartpury University
Hartpury University offers specialist further and higher education programmes in agriculture, animal, business, equine, psychology, sport, and veterinary nursing. Set within a 360-hectare campus, students benefit from a unique blend of academic learning and hands-on practical experience, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed for their future careers. With Cheltenham and Gloucester just a short distance away, Hartpury combines a close-knit campus community with easy access to thriving town and city life. Hartpury University and Hartpury College have a combined student population of approximately 4,700 students, with around 2,500 students enrolled specifically at the university level.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Hartpury University.
Rankings
Hartpury University is named Specialist University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, sits 4th in the UK for Sports Science in The Guardian University Guide, and holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Triple Gold rating.
Employability
Hartpury University achieves a 95% to 97% graduate employability rate, with graduates entering employment, further study, or purposeful activity within 15 months of completing their degree.
Fees
Hartpury University undergraduate fees for UK students are £9,790 per year, while international bachelor's degrees cost £17,250 (or £18,150 for equine courses). Postgraduate and specialist courses vary, with UK master's programs starting at £11,000.
Bursaries
Hartpury University offers a range of bursary and scholarship options for both home and international students.
Accommodation
Hartpury University offers a range of accommodation options, both on-campus in the heart of Gloucestershire’s countryside or off-campus in Gloucester city centre. With the city just 15 minutes from campus by bus or car, students can choose the lifestyle that suits them best. For other suggestions of private accommodation options in Gloucester, head to AFS.
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Students' Union
The Student’s Union encompasses the importance of finding a balance between work and play. With a variety of societies and clubs, students are presented with plenty of opportunities to socialise and try out new hobbies from the moment their arrive on campus.
Famous for
Hartpury University is well known for its world-class equine facilities, commercial farm, sports academies, and new Veterinary Nursing and Technical Skills Centre.
News
Hartpury University recently hosted an equine sports science summit headlined by eight-time Australian Olympian Andrew Hoy, achieved top Quintile 5 ("very high engagement") rankings for Local Growth and Regeneration in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), and received triple-finalist recognition for the Gloucestershire Business Awards.
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"Gloucester is filled to the brim with history and culture. From the infamous docks, to the iconic cathedral, even students are in awe of the city’s rich heritage".
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