Hartpury University

Hartpury University is a specialist higher education institution located on a 360-hectare rural campus in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Founded in 1948 as an agricultural education centre, it has grown to offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across animal science, agriculture, equine, business, sport, psychology, and veterinary nursing. Hartpury was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP) in 2017, enabling it to award its own degrees. The university has been awarded TEF Gold for teaching excellence in all aspects — Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes — and was named Specialist University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. Research at Hartpury has been recognised as 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' by the Research Excellence Framework 2021. With students from over 60 countries, a 95% graduate employability rate, and world-class specialist facilities, Hartpury provides a unique educational environment for students passionate about their subject areas.