Hartpury University

Overview

Hartpury University is amongst the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing.

Located in Gloucestershire, our 360-hectare campus is home to over 4,000 university and college-level students studying degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking cutting-edge industry research.

Hartpury University courses are developed with support from employers, ensuring that when you graduate you will have the skills and qualifications that they want. From science and performance laboratories to an extensive animal collection, Rider Performance and Equine Therapy centres, a fully working farm and exceptional sports facilities, there are so many opportunities to get hands on and build a portfolio of real-world practical experience.

Ranking

• 112th in the Times University Guide 2024

Research carried out by Hartpury University, submitted as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 process, has been recognised as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’, placing Hartpury amongst a prestigious group of well-established institutions.

Three main areas were independently assessed by UoA Panels; analysis of outputs (60%), impact (25%) and research environment (15%). Each component is assessed using a star-rating with 3* research regarded as ‘internationally excellent’ and 4* research recognised as ‘world-leading’.

Accommodation

Students can choose to live on-campus surrounded by Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside or off-campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre.