Study at Harper Adams University

Why study at Harper Adams University

Teaching is practical and placement-oriented, and Harper Adams was among the first institutions to offer sandwich degrees, across subjects from agriculture and agricultural engineering to animal science, veterinary nursing and physiotherapy, food science and agri-food business. Verified recognitions include WhatUni's University of the Year award in 2016 and a Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2017 for applying agricultural engineering and technology to food security.

Location and student life

Harper Adams has a single rural main campus at Edgmond, on the edge of the market town of Newport in Shropshire, with a second teaching site, The Quad, in nearby Telford. Campus life is residential and close-knit, with on-campus halls, a Students' Union and sports clubs ranging from rugby and shooting to rowing.

The university runs a shuttle bus service for students, and its travel-information page sets out bus, rail and car routes to the campus. The surrounding Shropshire countryside suits fieldwork and outdoor life, and most day-to-day needs are met on campus and in Newport.

Courses and subjects

Undergraduate teaching spans agriculture, animal sciences, applied biology, business and agri-food, countryside, environment, wildlife and geography, engineering, food science and technology, land and property management, veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy and zoology. Many degrees offer a placement year, and several subjects can be started through a foundation degree or a degree with a foundation year. At postgraduate level the university offers taught MSc and MProf courses alongside research degrees, with selected master's courses also starting in semester two.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants need academic qualifications equivalent to the UK requirements for their chosen course, plus evidence of English at CEFR B2 level for visa purposes. The published standard is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 for postgraduates; General Training IELTS is not accepted. Exact requirements vary by course, so check the relevant course page and the English language requirements page before applying.

Accommodation

The university says it makes every effort to offer on-campus accommodation to first-year undergraduates and Extended Foundation Degree (year 0) students, and that all international students are entitled to on-campus accommodation in their first year of undergraduate study. Accepting the allocated room is normally a condition of entry. A range of university halls is available; room types and prices are published on the accommodation pages.

Scholarships and funding

The university's Development Trust advertises a large number of scholarships and bursaries each year, worth around £500,000 annually, including awards exclusive to Harper Adams students, external awards and placement-linked scholarships. International students who pay the full year's tuition fee in advance of enrolment receive a 5% discount. Check the official scholarships search page for current awards and deadlines, as funding changes each year.