Study at Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Why study at Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Teaching quality is one of its recognised strengths: Hartpury was awarded Gold in all three areas of the Teaching Excellence Framework in 2023, and it was rated the top English mainstream university for teaching in the National Student Survey 2022. Its working farm, equine championships venue and sports academies mean students learn in professional-standard facilities from an early stage.

Location and student life

The university sits on a 360-hectare estate in the village of Hartpury, a short distance from Gloucester in Gloucestershire. It is a rural, single-site campus where lecture buildings, laboratories, sports facilities, the equine centre and student halls sit alongside farmland. Gloucester offers shops, leisure and nightlife nearby, and the university also manages student accommodation in the city for those who want urban living. Sports academies and student activities give the campus a busy, close-knit feel.

Courses and subjects

Faculties and departments cover agriculture, animal and veterinary nursing, equine, sport, and business, with psychology also offered. Well-established areas include equine science and therapy, animal behaviour and welfare, sports coaching and performance, and agricultural land management, supported by the campus farm, animal house and equine centre. Undergraduate options include full degrees, foundation years and top-up routes, alongside taught postgraduate degrees and PhD research. International applicants can take online pre-sessional English courses to prepare for degree-level study.

Entry requirements for international students

Academic requirements depend on the applicant's home country, and the university publishes entry criteria on its country pages, so requirements vary by course. For English language, typical IELTS figures are 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) for undergraduate degrees, 5.5 overall for degrees with a foundation year, and 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) for most postgraduate degrees, with some postgraduate courses asking for 7.0. Online pre-sessional English courses of different lengths are available for students who need to raise their level before starting.

Accommodation

First-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in university accommodation once they have made Hartpury their firm choice. Most students live in on-campus halls, with en-suite rooms and shared flats among the options. Students who prefer city living can choose Hartpury Gloucester accommodation in the city, and the university signposts private rentals for later years. Living on the rural campus puts teaching facilities, sports venues and equine yards close to home.

Scholarships and funding

New international undergraduates and postgraduates may receive automatic Regional Scholarships of £1,000–£2,000, with the amount depending on the student's home country. The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship offers £3,000 to talented offer-holders, and there are sports scholarships worth up to £5,000 a year for high-performing athletes. Awards are usually applied as first-year tuition fee discounts. Funding changes each year, so check the university's scholarships page and your country page for the current offer.