We’re absolutely thrilled to be named Specialist University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
This prestigious award recognises what makes Hartpury so unique. Our unwavering focus on specialist subjects, our outstanding teaching and support, and the ambition and dedication of our students and staff.
From our leading facilities to the strength of our industry connections, everything we do is designed to help our students thrive. Whether it’s in agriculture, animal, equine, sport, veterinary nursing, or business, this recognition confirms what our community already knows - Hartpury is a special place to study, grow, and succeed.
Clearing is still open and it's not too late to join us this academic year!
It's never too early to start thinking about your future. We review every part of your application and offer advice for prospective students on the process. Find out everything you need to know before applying.
At Hartpury, we combine outstanding facilities, expert teaching, and a supportive community to help you thrive. You’ll benefit from hands-on learning in industry-leading environments. Our dedicated staff and inclusive culture ensure you’ll receive the support you need to succeed.
Hartpury University students benefit from access to some of the most advanced facilities in the world at an educational institution. Explore cutting-edge learning spaces across our campus and specialist subject areas
At Hartpury, your health and wellbeing are our top priorities. Our teams cover wellbeing, achievement and success, learning support, and careers, and our diverse student cohort is a welcoming, vibrant community.
If you’re playing sport competitively, or you have the talent and drive to do so, you may want to join one of our Sports Academies. Over 200 international athletes have developed their talents with us over the past 10 years. You could be our next success story. We're a semi-professional sports environment offering world-class facilities and professional coaching and support services.
Hartpury University has been named Specialist University of the Year 2026 – a major national recognition of its exceptional teaching, facilities, and student experience (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026).
Our undergraduate provision has been awarded TEF Gold in all aspects, as well as student experience and student outcomes.
95% of graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes 2025).
We’re a top 10 university for academic support (NSS 2025, UK universities).