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Reading · QS World #196
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
Reading
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, scholarship.
Hartpury University vs University of Reading at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Reading both teach 8 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 Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Hartpury University is about £8,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 3 and Hartpury University in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £35,500 from University of Reading. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and University of Reading in 1.
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 Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £26,450 (PG)
Agriculture & Land Management
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Business Studies
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Ecology & Conservation
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 Reading
- £25,850
Hartpury University is about £8,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Animal Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£30,00087%Satisfaction88%Business & Management (General)
£23,500Salary (3 years)£35,50089%Satisfaction77%Agriculture & Land Management
£20,000Salary (3 years)£29,50086%Satisfaction83%
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 Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Hartpury University is about £8,600 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Ecology & Conservation.
Is Hartpury University or University of Reading better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £30,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Hartpury University and 88% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Reading?
Hartpury University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Hartpury University?
University of Reading teaches 62 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and 54 more.
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