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Gloucester
Devon · QS World #136
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.
3/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Exeter
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Exeter leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Hartpury University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.
Hartpury University vs University of Exeter at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Exeter both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Hartpury University is about £7,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter 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 £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and University of Exeter in 0.
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 Exeter
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%
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
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 Exeter
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £31,500 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
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 Exeter
- £24,950
Hartpury University is about £7,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
£23,500Salary (3 years)£39,00089%Satisfaction84%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00092%Satisfaction89%
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 Exeter
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Hartpury University is about £7,700 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation and Business Studies.
Is Hartpury University or University of Exeter better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Hartpury University and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University of Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Exeter?
Hartpury University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Hartpury University?
University of Exeter teaches 84 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 76 more.
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