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Liverpool · QS World #139
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
Liverpool
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Liverpool both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Hartpury University is about £14,750 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 Liverpool
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%
Liverpool
93 countries · 24.1% international
- 🇨🇳China40.6%
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🌐Kuwait4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
Subjects
9 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 Liverpool
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
20 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (PG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (PG)
Veterinary Medicine
Psychology (General)
Agriculture & Land Management
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ecology & Conservation
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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 Liverpool
- £32,000
Hartpury University is about £14,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Liverpool
- £30,000
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 Liverpool
Liverpool Advancement Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Liverpool: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Hartpury University is about £14,750 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 Liverpool?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Veterinary Medicine, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
Does Hartpury University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?
University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Liverpool?
Hartpury University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at Hartpury University?
University of Liverpool teaches 85 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law and 77 more.
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