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Hartpury University

Gloucester

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

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6/7

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth at a glance

Hartpury University and University of Plymouth both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Ecology & Conservation. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Hartpury University is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher in 1 and University of Plymouth in 1. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and University of Plymouth in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1947
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Hartpury University

University of Plymouth

89.8%
86.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£26,159.1
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.9%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.6%
11.9%

International

International student share

107
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
10

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%
VS

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

8 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 Plymouth

Only at Hartpury University

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

Hartpury University is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Hartpury University
No data
University of Plymouth
£19,500

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

University of Plymouth

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Hartpury 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

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Hartpury University vs University of Plymouth: common questions

Is Hartpury University or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Hartpury University is about £1,950 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Agriculture & Land Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business Studies and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

Is Hartpury University or University of Plymouth better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Hartpury University and 83% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Hartpury University or University of Plymouth offer more courses?

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.

What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Plymouth?

Hartpury University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Hartpury University?

University of Plymouth teaches 70 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Computer Science and 62 more.

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Hartpury University107 courses · 9 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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