Hartpury has a number of scholarships available to support students from outside the UK. Some are automatically awarded and others you will need to apply for.
Hartpury University
About
Hartpury University is a leading specialist education provider in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and business, offering world-class degrees to over 4,500 students from over 60 countries. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Gloucestershire countryside, our state-of-the-art campus spans over 360 hectares and is just a stone’s throw from the vibrant cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Looking to forge a career from your passion? This is the place for you.
We’re not your average university– we’re a passionate community of learners and innovators. Our degrees are designed with input from leading employers and delivered by experts in their fields. With cutting-edge facilities, career-focused learning and opportunities for real-world experience, our students graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed.
We support our students to build confidence and communication skills, find their calling, and move into careers they love. We’re equal first in the South West and in the top 10% of UK universities for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes 2024).
We have 11 thriving commercial businesses based right on campus, providing invaluable opportunities for students to gain practical experience as part of, alongside, and after their studies. These operate across our specialist subjects, including our Digital Innovation Farm, Empowered Canine Physio, Sports Business Hub, and Equine Therapy Centre.
Through our 3,000-strong business network, our students gain skills, experience, and industry connections, ready to begin their career journeys. Visiting professionals in lectures, field trips, careers events, as well as domestic and international work
placements, all form part of the Hartpury student experience – your degree could take you all over the globe.
We welcome all students to become part of the Hartpury family. Whether you’ve previously studied in the UK or not, we'll provide outstanding support and guidance throughout your application – from visa support to booking accommodation and understanding student finance – and while you’re studying here.
You'll have everything you need to thrive as a student at Hartpury University. We have a reputation for world-class facilities across our campus and specialist subject areas, and continually invest to improve our students’ experience.
This includes a commercial farm with a new agri-tech centre, canine and equine therapy centres, sports injury clinics, and professional athletes training on-site. There are also international competition arenas, stabling for 230 horses, and our walled animal garden, home to our exotic and domestic animal collection including meerkats, prairie dogs and an axolotl. Students will have everything they need to put the theory from the classroom into practice.
Over 300 international athletes have developed their talents at Hartpury. From equestrian medal-winners at the Olympics, to our BUCS-winning squads for men's and women's rugby and men's football, we nurture the very best talent. Students develop their skills alongside their degree, with specially tailored academic and sporting timetables forming part of a dual career pathway.
Our Sports Academies
- Athlete Performance
- Equine
- Golf
- Men’s Football
- Women’s Football
- Men’s Rugby
- Women’s Rugby
- Netball
- Rowing
Select your country to find out more about our entry requirements, agent representatives or book a call with your country manager.
- Teaching Quality - No 6. in the UK four years in a row (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)
- No 4. in the UK for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2025)
- Top 10 - Ranked in the top 10 universities for Academic Support (National Student Survey 2024)
- 97% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes, 2024)
Hannah
I chose Hartpury without stepping foot on campus. The choice was easy for me as Hartpury had everything I could ever dream of, from the facilities to the class sizes. The fact that Hartpury is on the smaller side gave me confidence that I wouldn’t be a number to the lecturers. I knew that I’d get a world-class education alongside practical experience.
Astier
I chose to come to Hartpury University because I felt it would provide me with outstanding opportunities that I couldn’t have got anywhere else. Being here allowed me to combine university study and top-level riding, letting me continue my development as a top level rider and gain a valuable education. The best thing for me was being so close to everything that I needed to reach my potential as a rider and as a student. I was only ever a short walk from the stables, the arenas and the chance to ride. It was also fantastic being surrounded by students from all over the world and having the opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds. That is something that I’ll never forget.
Sebastian
The environment at Hartpury made me want to work hard and learn more. It gives you a great degree but also really values your development as a student athlete. It’s somewhere that you get noticed and I’m lucky enough to have been picked up by a professional club. The relationships you have with everyone makes you feel at ease and gives you confidence in everything that you take on. Coming from a different country, you’re always worried about the change of culture but I was welcomed in with open arms. Coming to England and joining the ‘Hartpury team’ was one of the best decisions I ever made. I owe so much to Hartpury – I’ll never forget where I’ve come from, that’s for sure. The rugby at Hartpury is built around a winning culture and that really helped with the transition to professional sport.
- Gloucester
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