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Hartpury University

Gloucester, United Kingdom • Founded 1947

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: hartpury.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Hartpury University
Founded: 1947
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Other
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Operating from Gloucester, United Kingdom, Hartpury University delivers higher education as a public university established in 1947. It serves as a higher-education provider within the United Kingdom.

Academically, Hartpury University teaches across bachelor's and master's programmes, is organised into multiple faculties and runs a broad programme catalogue.

Hartpury University has 2,550 students.

Location & Contact

Address, contact details, and online presence for Hartpury University are summarised below.

Address: Hartpury House Hartpury
Postal Code: GL19 3BE
Map:
Social Media:

Academic Details

The numbers behind Hartpury University: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Accrediting Agency: QAA
Total Students: 2,550
Female Students: 1,705

Degrees

Also short Professional Courses; Agriculture Apprenticeship, 2 years

Foundation 2 programs
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Sports
Bachelor's 15 programs
  • Agricultural Management
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Crop Production
  • International Business
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Education
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Sports
  • Sports Management
  • Veterinary Science
  • Welfare and Protective Services
  • Zoology
Master's 8 programs
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Sports
  • Veterinary Science
  • Welfare and Protective Services
  • Zoology
Diploma & Certificate 6 programs
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Sports
  • Veterinary Science
  • Welfare and Protective Services

Faculties & Divisions

Subject coverage by faculty at Hartpury University is listed below.

A-levels (Area) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
Access to Higher Education (Area) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Sports
Agriculture (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
Animal (Area) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Veterinary Science
Equine (Area) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Animal Husbandry
  • Business Administration
  • International Business
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Sports
  • Sports Management
Professional (Area) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Maintenance Technology
  • Veterinary Science
Sport (Area) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Education
  • Sports
  • Sports Management
Uniformed Public Services and Outdoor Adventure (Area) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Sports
  • Welfare and Protective Services
Veterinary Nursing (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Veterinary Science

Programs Offered

Hartpury University's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

88 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 49 programmes

Showing 10 of 49.

Master of Business Administration 1 programme

Master's Degree 17 programmes

Showing 10 of 17.

Postgraduate Certificate 10 programmes

Postgraduate Diploma 11 programmes

Showing 10 of 11.

Scholarships in United Kingdom

the United Kingdom-wide scholarships, relevant to students considering Hartpury University or other institutions there.

Andrew Beacham International Sport Scholarships
Full Tuition
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Hartpury Care-Experienced Bursary
1,500 GBP per year
UK care-experienced students (13+ weeks in local-authority care) enrolling at Hartpury; £1,500 per year cash bursary, applications 1 April to 30 November.
Hartpury Independent Student Bursary
Full Tuition
Hartpury Low Income Bursary
Full Tuition
Hartpury Sports Scholarships
Full Tuition
Hartpury University Alumni Discount
Full Tuition
PhD Project Bursary
Full Tuition
Progression Scholarship
Full Tuition
Regional Scholarships
Full Tuition
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Study Experience Scholarship
Full Tuition
Trailblazer Scholarship
Full Tuition
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Full Tuition
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Hartpury University

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Hartpury University, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Use the programme finder to browse Hartpury University's 88 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Hartpury University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Hartpury University takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Hartpury University's own admissions portal at www.hartpury.ac.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartpury University

Common questions about Hartpury University, answered from data on record.

When did Hartpury University open?

Hartpury University traces its founding to 1947 (approximately 79 years ago).

Where is Hartpury University located?

Hartpury University is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Is Hartpury University a public or private institution?

It is a public higher-education institution.

What is the student enrolment at Hartpury University?

Student enrolment at Hartpury University is around 2,550.

What qualification levels does Hartpury University offer?

Programmes at Hartpury University cover bachelor's and master's programmes.

Is Hartpury University affiliated with a religion?

Yes, Hartpury University is affiliated with Other.

Who recognises Hartpury University?

The institution holds recognition from QAA.

Where can I learn more about Hartpury University?

You can find Hartpury University online at www.hartpury.ac.uk.

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