Hartpury was established after World War II as an agricultural education centre with only 50 students. Today, we have more than 3,500 with record numbers of students studying at both the university and the college. Hartpury remained relatively unchanged until 1990, when a new Principal initiated a rapid expansion programme, starting with the provision of a larger variety of college courses. The first higher education degree in Equine Studies was introduced in 1992, followed by the first degree programme in Equine Science in 1994. In 1999, the first Masters degree programme opened with the first PhD student coming in 2004. In 2017, Hartpury was granted ‘Taught Degree Awarding Powers’ (TDAP) and we will award our own degrees from September 2018. This provides us with the independence to grow and further strengthen our higher education offering. Hartpury has had the acorn as its symbol for over 20 years. More than just a reflection of the beautiful countryside that surrounds us, it symbolises the potential that lies within us all. Hartpury provides everything the acorn will need to grow - the best facilities, the best staff, and the best environment to support students’ ability to grow strong.Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, our 360-hectare campus is home to over 4,000 university and college-level students studying degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking cutting-edge industry research. We’re investing in the future of our staff and students. Over recent years we’ve spent more than £50million on our state-of-the-art campus facilities, including:the world’s largest equine educational facility with a water treadmill and Racewood event simulator, which hosts three international equine events each yearcutting-edge sports facilities complete with a power gym, pitches and a stadiuman extensive animal collection and animal therapy centrea commercial farm and dairy unit supplying major retailersfully equipped science laboratories with the equipmentan Agri Tech Centre for the latest agricultural technologyWe have 1,800 students completing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as higher education diplomas and postgraduate research degrees at Hartpury University. We’re in the top 20 UK universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2022), placing us among the top higher education providers nationally for teaching and learning. 96% of graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes, 2021). We’re also ranked 1st in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2021, full-time students).We have 1,800 students studying A-levels and diplomas at Hartpury College, which was awarded Ofsted Outstanding in all areas in 2019. There are 14 A-level subjects to choose from including English Literature, History and Maths. Our diplomas specialise in our land-based subjects, as well as outdoor adventure and uniformed public services. We have the highest student satisfaction of all land-based further education colleges in the UK (Department of Education survey 2018/19). With a 100% A-level pass rate and 97% of our students progress into employment, further or higher education (Hartpury, 2018/19).Hartpury University and Hartpury College is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. One of our Corporate Values is promoting respect for all and this means we treat all people with courtesy and respect, involve and listen to others and show consideration and empathy for their well-being. 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.Hartpury Alumni is free to join for every former student, member of staff or friend of Hartpury. As a member you will be part of our global community of over 20,000 alumni. There are lots of ways to link into this amazing network and to stay in touch with us and with your friends. Join today and start to take advantage of the exciting opportunities and benefits. Membership is free.HARTPURY TRUST FUND£50million has been invested in recent years to make Hartpury one of the leading sport and education campuses in the UK. And with plans for growing our student numbers further, it’s an exciting time for Hartpury. We are committed to providing an environment and support that enables our students to achieve their dreams and you can help us to help them reach their potential.
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