Coming from outside the EU?

Hartpury University extends a warm welcome to students from across the world. International students have been an important part of Hartpury University for a number of years and we’re delighted to have seen so many of them go on to their dream careers in this country and around the world.

If you decide to study a course with you, you’ll be in good company, joining students from across the UK, the EU and around the world all studying courses in either animal, agriculture, equine or sport on our specialist campus.

Applying to Hartpury University

Our international office is very experienced at supporting students and their families to make their way through the application process smoothly, from deciding on the course and visa application to enrolling at the university ready to start their course. We are happy to help with any queries along the way, just contact us at international@hartpury.ac.uk

View our application guide

Getting everything set to apply to Hartpury University

In need of a Tier 4 visa? Have a read of our guide.

Download Tier 4 Visa guide

Fill in the CAS application form and return it to us. If you have any questions along the way please email us at international@hartpury.ac.uk

Download application form

American Federal Student Aid and Student Loans

Federal Student Aid

Hartpury University is eligible to certify Federal Direct Loan applications for students studying at our Gloucestershire campus. Our OPE ID number is 04279500.

Full details of the application process are outlined in the links below. However, in short, you can apply as follows:

Step One: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Complete your FAFSA application ensuring you list Hartpury University as your chosen School.

Step Two: Master Promissory Note

Complete and eSign Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Step Three: Entrance Counselling

Complete your entrance counselling.

For one year / final year student please also complete exit counselling.

Step Four: Register your details with the University

Complete our Federal Student Loan registration form which will collect details about you, the course on which you are studying and the loan (or loans) you are applying for. Once we have this information, we will be able to start assessing your eligibility for the loan.

Having submitted the form, should any of your details change, please ensure you keep us up to date by email.

In compliance with Federal Aid regulations, Hartpury University is required to provide the following consumer information to students, the US Department of Education and others.

Student Consumer Disclosure

Return to Tier IV policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Default Management

Current tuition fee and student finance information may be viewed here

Should you have any further queries, please email studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk

Sallie Mae

Hartpury are also set up for private loans through Sallie Mae. Hartpury students/ families are eligible to apply for the following options: Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan, Sallie Mae Parent Loan, and Sallie Mae Graduate School Loan.

Applications can be made online at https://www.salliemae.com/

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Staying in the UK after your studies

The Graduate Route is a new UK post-study work visa to be introduced for international students graduating in summer 2021 or later. It will allow students to live and work in the UK for up to two years after they have completed their undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or three years after a PhD.

Who will be eligible for a Graduate Route visa?

The Graduate route will be available to international students who have completed a degree at undergraduate level or above at a Higher Education Provider with a track record of compliance and who have a valid Student or Tier 4 visa at the time of application.

Students completing degree-level courses will be eligible, provided they graduate in the summer of 2021 or later.

The government has produced a fact sheet including FAQs.

Your Hartpury University experience

All courses are taught by enthusiastic and experienced academics who are experts in their field. As an international student, you will receive help and guidance from our international office during your course and visa application process and then once you enrol that support continues right through to your graduation. We also have our Global Guides, second and third year international students who can help you to settle in once you start your course and can help to answer any questions you have during term.

Throughout your course, you will be able to call on study support from our Achievement and Success Centre as well as careers advice from our Innovations, Careers and Advice Centre, which together will help you to gain the Hartpury Advantage.

the hartpury advantage

Where we are

Hartpury University is set 10 minutes outside the cathedral city of Gloucester, on a rural campus complete with world class facilities. We are easily accessible for those students travelling from outside the UK; we are less than an hour from two international airports, Birmingham and Bristol, and about two hours by train or car from London.