Harper Adams University
Newport, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1901
Overview
Harper Adams University is a specialist higher education institution founded in 1901, located on a 494-hectare rural campus in Newport, Shropshire, England. A registered charity (No. 1147717) and company limited by guarantee (No. 8049710), it is the UK's leading specialist university for agriculture, agri-food, engineering, animal health, veterinary sciences and technology. Named the inaugural Specialist University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times in 2024 and holder of a TEF Gold rating, Harper Adams is internationally recognised for research and teaching excellence. Academic departments include Agriculture and Environment, Animal Health Behaviour and Welfare, Engineering, Harper Adams Business School, Harper Food Innovation, and Harper & Keele Veterinary School. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research (MRes, MPhil, PhD), apprenticeship and short course programmes. A second campus, Harper Adams University Telford (The Quad), opened in 2024 in Telford's Station Quarter, focusing on digital skills, data science, robotics and automation. For 2026/27, UK undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 per year and international undergraduate fees are £17,160 per year. 97.5% of graduates go straight into work or further study. Students from over 30 countries study at Harper Adams.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences and Zoology
- Business Management
- Data Science and Future Technologies
- Engineering
- Environment, Conservation and Property Management
- Food Science and Innovation
- Veterinary Sciences and Professions
Accreditation: Office for Students (Teaching Excellence Framework)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£17,160 – £20,550 / year
From about $21,793 / year
Domestic students
£9,790 – £11,750 / year
2026/27 UK/home undergraduate: £9,790/year (Vet Bioscience accelerated: £11,750/year); placement year: £1,955. International undergraduate: £17,160/year (Vet Bioscience accelerated: £20,550/year); placement year: £4,000. Vice-Chancellor's International Award available (UG: £2,000/year up to 3 years; PGT: £5,000 first year). 5% discount for full upfront payment by international students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Veterinary Bioscience (Accelerated Programme) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | £20,550 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
