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Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
2/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Cambridge
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Hartpury University is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Hartpury University vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Cambridge both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Hartpury University is about £15,640 a year cheaper.
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 Cambridge
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
7 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 Cambridge
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £41,300 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Veterinary Medicine
Psychology (General)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Business Studies
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
Hartpury University is about £15,640 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University yet.
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 Cambridge
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Hartpury University vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Hartpury University is about £15,640 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Veterinary Medicine, Psychology (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business Studies.
Does Hartpury University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Cambridge?
Hartpury University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Ecology & Conservation.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Hartpury University?
University of Cambridge teaches 72 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 64 more.
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