Hartpury University has once again been recognised among the UK’s leading universities for student support, following the publication of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026.
The specialist university has been ranked 10th in the UK and eighth in England for Academic Support, placing it in the top 10% of all 137 UK university providers. It marks the third consecutive year that Hartpury has secured a place in the UK’s top 10 for Academic Support.
The results also reinforce Hartpury’s position as a sector leader across a range of measures that matter most to students.
Within Gloucestershire, Hartpury was ranked the number one university for Teaching, Academic Support, Learning Opportunities, Assessment and Feedback, Organisation and Management, Learning Resources, Student Voice and Students’ Union representation.
Across the South West, Hartpury achieved the top ranking for Learning Opportunities, Assessment and Feedback, Organisation and Management and Student Voice, while retaining its position as the number one university in the region for Academic Support for the second consecutive year.
The university also ranked within the top 20% of UK universities for Organisation and Management for the second year running.
Subject-level results also highlighted Hartpury’s strengths, with its Agriculture provision ranked number one in the UK for Academic Support.
Rosie Scott-Ward, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Hartpury University, said: “These results are a fantastic reflection of the commitment, passion and expertise of colleagues across Hartpury, who work tirelessly to provide an outstanding student experience.
“To be recognised as a Top 10 UK university for Academic Support for the third consecutive year is an achievement we are incredibly proud of. It demonstrates the strength of the relationships our staff build with students and the personalised support that is at the heart of everything we do.
“We’re equally delighted to see our performance recognised across so many areas, both within Gloucestershire and across the South West. While we continue to identify opportunities to improve and enhance the student experience even further, these results provide strong evidence of the high-quality education, support and opportunities our students receive throughout their time at Hartpury.”
The National Student Survey results are complemented by Hartpury’s latest Graduate Outcomes 2026 results, which demonstrate the impact of the university’s personalised approach to learning and industry-focused education. An impressive 95% of Hartpury graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity, exceeding the national average of 87%, while 85% of graduates say their current activity is meaningful.
The university continues to achieve exceptional outcomes across a number of specialist subject areas. All Agriculture and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates were in employment, further study or other purposeful activity, while 100% of graduates from the MSc Sports Coaching, MSc Strength & Conditioning, Animal and Equine postgraduate programmes also achieved positive graduate destinations. These results reflect Hartpury’s commitment to equipping students with the knowledge, practical experience and industry connections needed to thrive in their chosen careers.
The latest results continue a period of sustained success for Hartpury University, which was named Specialist University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times, while also holding a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Triple Gold rating in recognition of outstanding student experience and outcomes.
