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Aberdeen · QS World #288
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
Aberdeen
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses). Hartpury University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.
Hartpury University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Aberdeen both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Hartpury University is about £3,550 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen 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
University of Aberdeen
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%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
5 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
University of Aberdeen
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
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
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
Hartpury University is about £3,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
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
University of Aberdeen
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00092%Satisfaction98%
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
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Hartpury University is about £3,550 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 Hartpury University and University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Hartpury University or University of Aberdeen better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 98% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Aberdeen?
Hartpury University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Hartpury University?
University of Aberdeen teaches 75 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 67 more.
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