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Newport · QS World #1401
Chester · Guardian UK #91
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/8
Harper Adams
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Chester
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Harper Adams University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on established, international, courses.
Harper Adams University vs University of Chester at a glance
Harper Adams University and University of Chester both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General) and Ecology & Conservation. Harper Adams University offers 103 courses across 21 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £1,550 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Harper Adams University is higher in 3 and University of Chester in 0. The widest gap is in Agriculture & Land Management: £27,500 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, against £18,500 from University of Chester. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Harper Adams University is higher in 2 and University of Chester in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Harper Adams University
University of Chester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Harper Adams
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland37%
- 🌐Zimbabwe7.4%
- 🇩🇰Denmark3.7%
- 🇫🇷France3.7%
- 🇬🇷Greece3.7%
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
10 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Harper Adams University
University of Chester
Agriculture & Land Management
38 coursesTypical fee £16,500 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
10 coursesTypical fee £16,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
Animal Science
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Business Information Systems
Technology & Logistics
Only at Harper Adams University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Harper Adams University
- £16,500
- University of Chester
- £14,950
University of Chester is about £1,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Harper Adams University
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Harper Adams University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Harper Adams University
University of Chester
Agriculture & Land Management
£27,500Salary (3 years)£18,50084%Satisfaction75%Business & Management (General)
£29,500Salary (3 years)£21,50077%Satisfaction79%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00075%Satisfaction76%Animal Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHarper Adams University
The Cambidge Foundation CIO Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£6,000
Deadline: Aug 2026
Wakeham Petary Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£5,000
Deadline: Aug 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2026-27
£3,500
Deadline: Aug 2026
Wakeham Petary Open Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£2,500
Deadline: Aug 2026
University of Chester
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Harper Adams University vs University of Chester: common questions
Is Harper Adams University or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £1,550 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Harper Adams University and University of Chester?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Politics & International Relations, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems and Technology & Logistics.
Is Harper Adams University or University of Chester better for Agriculture & Land Management?
Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, and £18,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Harper Adams University and 75% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Harper Adams University or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Harper Adams University lists 103 courses.
What can you study at Harper Adams University but not at University of Chester?
Harper Adams University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Agricultural Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at Harper Adams University?
University of Chester teaches 63 subject areas that Harper Adams University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Archaeology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 55 more.
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