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Hartpury University

Gloucester

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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Hartpury

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Hartpury University vs Heriot-Watt University at a glance

Hartpury University and Heriot-Watt University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Hartpury University is about £2,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher in 2 and Hartpury University in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £24,500 from Heriot-Watt University. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#325
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#41
1947
Established
1821
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Hartpury University

Heriot-Watt University

89.8%
82%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£26,159.1
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.9%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.6%
31.2%

International

International student share

107
214

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
42

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.

Hartpury

25 countries · 8.6% international

  • 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.1%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
  • 🇫🇷France4.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
VS

Heriot-Watt

72 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.8%
  • 🇨🇳China17.1%
  • 🇫🇷France6.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%

Subjects

6 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.

Hartpury University

Heriot-Watt University

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    25 courses

    Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £21,190 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £20,080 (UG)

  • Psychology (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £21,190 (UG)

  • Business Studies

    1 course

    Fee not available

    4 courses

    Typical fee £23,020 (PG)

  • Ecology & Conservation

    1 course

    Fee not available

    3 courses

    Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    1 course

    Fee not available

    1 course

    Typical fee £28,950 (PG)

Only at Hartpury University

Only at Heriot-Watt 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

Hartpury University
£17,250
Heriot-Watt University
£20,080

Hartpury University is about £2,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Hartpury University
No data
Heriot-Watt University
£24,180

We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury 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.

Hartpury University

Heriot-Watt University

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Hartpury University

Principal's International Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: May 2026

Martin Baber Award

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Vulnerable Learner Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: N/A

Joe Henson MBE Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

John Tedstone Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Heriot-Watt University

International Merit Scholarship

£500,000

Deadline: N/A

MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

£64,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

£21,800

Deadline: N/A

Future Planner Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

100%

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Hartpury University vs Heriot-Watt University: common questions

Is Hartpury University or Heriot-Watt University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Hartpury University is about £2,830 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 Hartpury University and Heriot-Watt University?

Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

Is Hartpury University or Heriot-Watt University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £24,500 from Heriot-Watt University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 89% at Heriot-Watt University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Hartpury University or Heriot-Watt University offer more courses?

Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.

What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Heriot-Watt University?

Hartpury University teaches 6 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at Hartpury University?

Heriot-Watt University teaches 42 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 34 more.

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Hartpury University107 courses · 9 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Heriot-Watt University214 courses · 42 scholarshipsBrowse Courses