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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.
5/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Sussex
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Hartpury University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of Sussex is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses.
Hartpury University vs University of Sussex at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Sussex both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Hartpury University is about £6,250 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 Sussex
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%
Sussex
115 countries · 25.3% international
- 🇨🇳China21.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.9%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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 Sussex
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £27,300 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,000 (PG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ecology & Conservation
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
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 Sussex
- £23,500
Hartpury University is about £6,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Sussex
- £23,500
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 Sussex
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Sussex Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Sussex: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Sussex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Hartpury University is about £6,250 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 Sussex?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Hartpury University or University of Sussex offer more courses?
University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Sussex?
Hartpury University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Sussex but not at Hartpury University?
University of Sussex teaches 69 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics and 61 more.
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