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Lancaster · QS World #164
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.
3/7
Hartpury
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Lancaster
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Lancaster University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Hartpury University vs Lancaster University at a glance
Hartpury University and Lancaster University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Hartpury University is about £11,430 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 2 and Hartpury University in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £31,000 from Lancaster University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 1 and Lancaster University in 1.
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.
Hartpury University
Lancaster University
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Lancaster
83 countries · 22.4% international
- 🇨🇳China41.1%
- 🇮🇳India9.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
- 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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
Lancaster University
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
32 coursesTypical fee £28,680 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £31,820 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Ecology & Conservation
Business Studies
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Hartpury 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
- Lancaster University
- £28,680
Hartpury University is about £11,430 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- Lancaster University
- £24,300
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
Lancaster University
Business & Management (General)
£23,500Salary (3 years)£31,00089%Satisfaction82%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00092%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury 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
Lancaster University
India Scholarship – Postgraduate
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
LPDP Scholarship 2026
100%
Deadline: N/A
Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Master's Scholarship for Black British Students
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fulgoni Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Hartpury University vs Lancaster University: common questions
Is Hartpury University or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Hartpury University is about £11,430 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 Lancaster University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Hartpury University or Lancaster University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £31,000 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Hartpury University and 82% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or Lancaster University offer more courses?
Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Lancaster University?
Hartpury University teaches 6 subject areas that Lancaster 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 Lancaster University but not at Hartpury University?
Lancaster University teaches 65 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science and 57 more.
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