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Hartpury University

Drive your passion for sport

Hartpury University is a specialist education provider based in England, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Sport, Business, Equine, Animal and Agriculture.

Hartpury has built a global reputation for excellence in sport education, offering a diverse range of tailored sport degrees, including 8 undergraduate and 7 postgraduate programmes. Our graduates have gone on to become influential leaders and top international athletes, shaping the future of the sport industry worldwide.

Why Choose Hartpury?

  1. Recognised as the UK's Specialist University of the Year – a major national recognition of Hartpury’s exceptional teaching, facilities, and a supportive community to help you thrive (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. 2026).
  2. Be industry ready – our degrees are tailored for real-world industry success within the career of your choice. That’s why 95% of Hartpury University graduates are within employment or further study within 18 months of completing their studies.
  3. Gold standard teaching – Rated Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold, Hartpury’s expertise attract staff and students from over 60 countries, creating a truly global learning experience.
  4. Unrivalled facilities – study at our £150 million campus, home to 11 commercial businesses offering hands-on experience alongside or as part of your course, setting you apart in industry.
  5. A global adventure – live and study in a new country. Discover the UK or venture further into Europe, with major European cities just a short 2-hour flight away.

 

Join the Hartpury family and turn your sport passion into a world-class career.

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." Mark Twain

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Delve deeper into the subject you love

There’s no better place to fuel and nurture your passion. You’ll immerse yourself in your chosen major, honing your skills and expanding your expertise within a community of curious, like-minded individuals. With cutting-edge academic teaching and strong industry connections, Hartpury opens the door to limitless opportunities. You won’t just study the sport industry; you’ll be equipped to change it—leading the way through industry best practice and innovation.

Why choose Hartpury?

Be industry ready

Our degrees are tailored to make you industry ready within the career of your choice, that’s why 95% of Hartpury University graduates are within employment or further study within 18-months of completing their studies.

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£10m Sports Academy

We've invested £10 million into our Sports Academy which includes technology that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK. We’ve 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 our 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.

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60 countries worldwide

Join a multicultural community of students and staff, preparing you to succeed in an increasingly connected world.

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Supporting your studies

We're here to help you pursue your dream career in the sport industry.  

Visit your country page for detailed information on studying at Hartpury, connecting with your Country Manager, and the specific entry requirements for your country.

Explore our various scholarships and bursaries designed to support your studies.

Seb Negri
“The environment at Hartpury made me want to work hard and learn more. It gives you a great degree but also really values your development as a student athlete.”
Seb Negri
BA (Hons) Sports Business Management
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Develop your sporting talent whilst you study

Over 250 international athletes have developed their talents at Hartpury over the past 15 years. From medal-winners at the Olympics and Asian Games to our BUCS-winning squads, we nurture the very best talent.

Hartpury's Sports Academy feature nine athlete performance programs that specialise in training for men's and women's football, men's and women's rugby, rowing, golf, netball and equine.

You'll develop your talent alongside your degree with specially tailored academic and sporting timetables. We have extensive links with professional and non-league clubs. 

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Meet with us

Book a virtual appointment with one of our International Team to learn more about sport courses at Hartpury and studying in the UK. Discover how Hartpury’s personalised approach can help you achieve your goals.

Frequently asked questions

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Apply for an undergraduate course via UCAS.
For postgraduate simply complete our online application form.

If you have any questions about applying, you can contact our Admissions Team to guide you through every step of the process.

How to apply

Entry requirements vary by course. You can view entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate studies on your country page.

Your country

Tuition fees for undergraduate courses are £17,250 per year. Postgraduate master courses are from £17,500 for the course.

Tuition fees

We offer a variety of funding options, including scholarships, and bursaries for international students. Visit our Fees and Funding page for more details.

Fees & finance

Absolutely! We welcome applications from international students and offer a range of support services to help you settle into campus life at Hartpury University.

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Logo representing Hartpury University winning the Specialist University of the Year award in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026

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).

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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).

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TEF Gold

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

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Graduate employability

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