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Loughborough · QS World #203
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.
1/7
Hartpury
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Loughborough
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Loughborough University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on satisfaction.
Hartpury University vs Loughborough University at a glance
Hartpury University and Loughborough 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; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Hartpury University is about £12,500 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher. 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Hartpury University
Loughborough 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%
Loughborough
90 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇨🇳China24.7%
- 🇮🇳India13.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%
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
Loughborough University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £29,750 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Psychology (General)
Business Studies
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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
- Loughborough University
- £29,750
Hartpury University is about £12,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- Loughborough University
- £29,500
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
Loughborough University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50092%Satisfaction85%
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
Loughborough University
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver's Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Global Impact Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Inspiring Success Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Hartpury University vs Loughborough University: common questions
Is Hartpury University or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Hartpury University is about £12,500 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 Loughborough University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Hartpury University or Loughborough University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £26,500 from Loughborough University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 85% at Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or Loughborough University offer more courses?
Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Loughborough University?
Hartpury University teaches 6 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Ecology & Conservation.
What can you study at Loughborough University but not at Hartpury University?
Loughborough University teaches 57 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Management and 49 more.
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