About us

Our University

Hartpury University is ranked among the highest in the country for teaching. Students learn from our industry specialist lecturers and, with access to our 3,000-strong business network, have opportunities to apply their knowledge in a practical setting.

Our postgraduate courses offer an exciting opportunity to develop specialist expertise. Our postgraduate community is tight-knit and drives positive change where it matters most.

Our College

Over 2,000 students currently study A-levels and diplomas at Hartpury College. We're rated as Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (Ofsted 2024).

There are 14 A-level subjects to select from including English Literature, History and Maths. Our diplomas range across agriculture, animal, equine and sport, and we also offer courses in outdoor adventure and uniformed protective services.

We have a 99% student satisfaction rate with our teaching and hold a 96.7% A-level pass rate (Hartpury College 2024).

Our proud history

We've been changing lives since 1948. We're united both our proud history and our passion to positively impact the future for our students. We began our journey with just 50 students. Today, we're a vibrant community with students from 60 countries.

Our community

Our 20,000+ alumni network is free for every former student, member of staff and friend of Hartpury to join. Register today to start taking advantage of the exciting opportunities and benefits on offer.

Our values

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. One of our values is promoting respect for all. This means we treat all people with courtesy and respect, involve and listen to others and show consideration and empathy for their wellbeing. We value others for their contribution, irrespective of personal differences, and actively encourage diversity and inclusion, good employment practice and a positive working and learning environment.

Safeguarding, mental health and wellbeing

Promoting positive mental health as part of a supportive, inclusive, well-informed, healthy and responsive community.

Academic partnerships

We develop partnerships with educational and commercial organisations that reflect our own mission and values. This helps us to extend and enhance learning and development opportunities related to our specialisms of animals, agriculture, horses, sport and veterinary nursing.

Jobs at Hartpury

As an employer of over 650 staff, Hartpury University and Hartpury College offers career opportunities to match your expertise and aspirations.

Sustainability

Our Leadership team and Governors

Meet our governors, find out more about Hartpury’s Corporation – effectively our board of directors – and its responsibilities, as well as wider governance and policy information and our committee structure.

Specialist University of the Year

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).

Ofsted Outstanding

Hartpury College is rated 'Ofsted Outstanding' in all areas for academic and curriculum-related provision, with an A-level pass rate of 99.4% (Hartpury College 2025).

TEF Gold

Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes (TEF 2023).

Graduate employability

95% of graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes 2025).