Study equine in the UK
Graduate one year sooner. Study at one of the world's leading specialist equine universities.
Turn your passion for horses into a specialist equine degree at Hartpury University in Gloucestershire, England. We welcome students from the United States to study bachelor’s and graduate degrees across equine science, performance, rehabilitation, coaching, racing and business. You'll learn from industry experts using world-class facilities.
Our International Team can guide you through entry requirements, applications, visas, tuition fees, scholarships, accommodation and what it’s like to study in the UK.
Why students from the US choose Hartpury:
- Study at a specialist equine university with degrees tailored for real-world industry success.
- Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in just 3 years, or a Graduate degree within 1 year, recognised worldwide.
- Save a year of tuition and living costs compared with many US universities.
- Experience living in England while travelling across the UK and Europe.
- Ride in our Equestrian Club or competitively as part of our Equine Academy.
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From Pony Club to a specialist equine university
Whether you dream of becoming an equine therapist, coach, nutritionist, rehabilitation specialist, rider or industry leader, Hartpury helps transform your passion into a profession.
- Ride alongside elite athletes
- Train using world-class industry-standard facilities
- Learn from lecturers with real industry experience
- Access our on-campus businesses and facilities, including our Equine Therapy Centre and Rider Performance Centre
- Build professional connections before you graduate
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 equine industry; you’ll be equipped to change it—leading the way through industry best practice and innovation.
Frequently asked questions
Apply for an undergraduate course via our online application form. If you are applying to more than one university in the UK, you should apply using UCAS.
For graduate 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.
Entry requirements vary by course. You can view entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate studies on our USA country page.
Tuition fees for undergraduate courses are £18,150 per year. Graduate master courses are from £18,750 for the course.
Hartpury University is recognised to accept funding by the Federal Direct Loan (FAFSA) applications.
We offer a variety of funding options, including scholarships, and bursaries for international students. Visit our US page for more details.
Absolutely! We welcome applications from international students and offer a range of support services to help you settle into campus life at Hartpury University.
You can study any of our equine courses without a horse. If you would like to bring your horse to Hartpury with you whilst you study, we have an on-site livery yard for 230 horses.
Yes, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry through Recognition of Prior Learning. Contact us to find out more.
Why choose Hartpury?
Complete your full bachelor's degree in 3-years of study or your graduate degree within 1-year. Our degrees are tailored to make you industry ready within the career of your choice, that’s why 97% of Hartpury University graduates are within employment or further study within 18-months of completing their studies.
Our £150 million campus is home to state-of-the-art equine facilities, including a Rider Performance Centre, Equine Therapy Centre, 6 indoor and outdoor arenas and a commercial yard for 230 horses.
Join a multicultural community of students and staff, preparing you to succeed in an increasingly connected world.
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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 2026).
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