Hartpury University

The National Student Survey, 2022 ranks us Hartpury the no.1 English Mainstream University for Teaching, 2nd for Academic Support. They are also in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023 Top 10 universities for teaching quality. Hartpury University is one of the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing, offering world-class degrees to over 4,500 students from over 60 countries. Hartpury have invested £50 million in their 360-hectare campus over recent years to provide an ideal environment in which to learn and progress. Their on-site facilities include equine and canine therapy centres, commercial farm, Agri-Tech Centre, a 70-species animal collection, Sports Academy and specialist training gyms.

What is Student Life like at Hartpury University?

Hartpury sits in the heart of Gloucestershire, a haven for outdoor exploration and adventure. If you’re into adrenaline sports, you can take your pick of activities. They are close to lively multicultural cities and towns — Gloucester and Cheltenham are on the doorstep — as well as historic sites that enable the students to enjoy the best of rural and urban living.

Student nightlife – From clubs and cocktail bars, to gigs and a night at the cinema, there’s something to suit all tastes. You’ll find world cuisines, pub food, and everything in between at both Gloucester Quays and The Brewery Quarter.

Festivals and Events – The county attracts famous faces from all over the world. From the internationally acclaimed Cheltenham literature, science and music festivals to Gold Cup week and the famous 2000trees festival, there’s always something happening.

What is the campus like at Hartpury University?

Hartpury campus provides the ideal semi-professional learning environment. Students have access to some of the most advanced facilities in the world at an educational institution. As well as their specialist subject facilities, the £9.8 Million Graze facility is a dedicated centre for students to grab food on the go, meet friends for a coffee or bite to eat, or catch up on studies in relaxed social areas.

Big events include Freshers’ Week, Summer and Winter Balls. On BUCS Wednesday’s students watch our teams in action before heading to our newly renovated campus bar, Legends to celebrate and socialise. Students can also watch Championship rugby on a Saturday, when Hartpury University RFC play at home, as well as international equine events throughout the year.

The Students’ Union ensures there’s a wide range of clubs, recreational sport and entertainment on offer. Events teams run exciting activities including pub quizzes, movie nights and theme nights to live music and top DJs.

What are sports like at Hartpury University?

Hartpury University have invested £10 million into their Sports Academy which includes technology that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK. They have also got scientific kit that you’ll find at Premier League and NFL clubs’ training centres. Students are able to put theory into practice using the 1,500m² multi-sports hall, 3G pitches, rugby and football pitches, courts, power and cross-training gyms, biomechanics and human performance labs, and a rehabilitation suite.

You could perfect your performance or undertake scientific research as part of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Their new Sports Business Hub provides a network of businesses for our students to carryout live projects and consultancy to gain experience, carry out research and gain connections. The facilities help you prepare for your dream career in sport. Hartpury sports staff are among the very best in their respective areas of expertise. From coaching to physiotherapy, and sports psychology to performance lifestyle advice, you’ll have excellent support every step of the way. They have produced hundreds of international sportsmen and women over the past 10 years – but you don’t have to be playing at the highest level or have aspirations to make senior squads to play sport and get active at Hartpury. They offer plenty of opportunities to play sport and get fit for fun.

Over 200 international athletes have developed their talents with Hartpury over the past 10 years. You could be their next success story. They have  a semi-professional sports environment offering world-class facilities and professional coaching and support services.

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. They will nurture your talent and support you to achieve excellence in your sporting area and your academic studies. You’ll benefit from expert coaching, specialist training that fits around your studies, and links to national sports clubs and organisations.