Tuition fees are one of the main costs of studying at university. At Hartpury, your tuition fees cover a variety of costs including the teaching of lectures, tutorials and lab sessions.
The tuition fees also contribute to the running of a vibrant student community. The fee is due at the start of each academic year of your studies.
The following tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025. Course fees are charged per year. Following the recent government announcement, we expect tuition fees to increase for 2026 entry in line with inflation, within the boundaries set by the government. We will confirm our 2026 entry fees as soon as possible.
| Undergraduate course fees per year - UK, Republic of Ireland (CTA), Crown Dependencies and British Territories Overseas students | |
| Full-time undergraduate degrees | £9,535 |
| In-Practice Year (BSc Veterinary Nursing and BSc Equine Veterinary Nursing) | £9,535 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy | £4,767 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy (Advanced Entry) | £4,073 |
| Part time undergraduate degree tuition fees | Please contact Student Finance. |
| *If you're from Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man), you're not eligible for student funding from the UK government, but you could be eligible for funding from your island education office. | |
Some courses have additional fees, please take a look at our courses to see specific fee information for each course.
Integrated placement year fees
These fees are paid to Hartpury to cover coursework tuition and support for your placement year. Extra costs associated with your placement including travel and accommodation are self-funded. Placements can be paid or unpaid, depending on the position you secure, therefore you could earn a salary to help with costs.
| UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands students | |
| Integrated placement years | 20% of relevant course fee |
Student loans
Tuition fee loan
Tuition fee loans are available to most UK students. The loan covers the the cost of your tuition fees and can be applied for via your national student finance provider. Your student finance provider pays this on your behalf directly to Hartpury University.
As a UK student you won't start paying the tuition fee loan back until you've left university and earning over the repayment threshold. Full details can be found on the Government student finance website.
Read our tuition fee policy for 2025 entry.
Maintenance loan
You may also apply for a maintenance loan to help with day-to-day living expenses. This is also administered by your student finance provider but is paid directly to you in instalments. The amount you can borrow depends on a number of factors, such as your household income, more information can be found on the Government website.
Relevant links
- Student Finance England
- Student Awards Agency for Scotland
- Student Finance Wales
- Student Finance Northern Ireland
- Student Loans Company
- Access Agreements
Postgraduate course fees are charged per course. The following tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2026 only, and may be subject to change in future years.
UK postgraduate course fees
| Degree type | Tuition fee | Equine tuition fee |
| Master of Science (MSc) - unless referenced below | £11,000 | £12,100 |
| Master of Research (MRes) - unless referenced below | £11,000 | £12,100 |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - unless referenced below | £7,333 | £8,067 |
| Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - unless referenced below | £3,667 | £4,033 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up | £3,500 | - |
| Programme | MSc | PGDip | PGCert |
| Veterinary Physiotherapy | £13,750* | £11,550 | - |
| Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation (online) | £10,000 | £6,600 | £3,300 |
| Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy | £16,500 | £13,750 | - |
| Advanced Veterinary Nursing | £15,000 | - | £5,000 |
| *MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy: £5,775 year one and two, £2,200 year three | |||
PhDs are conducted in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), click here for more information on fees and funding.
Below are the course fees if you're an international fee-paying student looking to study at Hartpury University.
The following tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2026 only and may be subject to change in future years. Undergraduate course fees are charged per year.
International undergraduate tuition fees
| Degree type | Tuition fee | Equine tuition fee |
| Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) incl. with Foundation Year | £17,250 | £18,150 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (Top-up Level 6) (BSc) | £17,250 | £18,150 |
| In Practice-Year - BSc Veterinary Nursing and Equine Veterinary Nursing | £17,250 | - |
Integrated placement year fees
These fees are paid to Hartpury to cover coursework tuition and support for your placement year. Extra costs associated with your placement including travel and accommodation are self-funded. Placements can be paid or unpaid, depending on the position you secure, therefore you could earn a salary to help with costs.
| International fee-paying students | |
| Integrated placement years | 20% of relevant course fee |
International postgraduate tuition fees
| Degree type | Tuition fee | Equine tuition fee |
| Master of Science (MSc) - unless referenced below | £17,500 | £18,750 |
| Master of Research (MRes) - unless referenced below | £17,500 | £18,750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) – unless referenced below | £11,667 | £12,500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) – unless referenced below | £5,833 | £6,250 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up | £6,000 | - |
| Programme | MSc | PGDip | PGCert |
| Veterinary Physiotherapy | £18,750* | £12,500 | - |
| Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation (online) | £10,000 | £6,600 | £3,300 |
| Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy | £20,625 | £13,750 | - |
| Advanced Veterinary Nursing | £17,500 | - | £5,833 |
| *MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy: £6,825 year one and two, £5,100 year three | |||
Your undergraduate first year costs in one easy package
We offer an all-inclusive fee package of £32,000 (£32,900 for equine degrees) for our first-year international undergraduate and top-up students (2026 entry). This enables you to pay the bulk of the ‘extras’ in advance so you have less to organise! This all-inclusive package fee may be reduced to reflect any scholarships or bursaries awarded.
This package covers the following for your first year at Hartpury:
- Your first year tuition fees
- On-site accommodation
- Three catered meals a day, seven days a week
- Bed linen (including pillows and duvet)
- Crockery and cutlery pack
- Gym membership
- Transfers between the airport to Hartpury at the start of the year and holidays (six transfers per year)
Paying your fees
Tuition fees are due at the start of each academic year of your studies.
Half of your annual tuition fee is paid before you arrive at Hartpury in order to obtain your visa (if required). The remaining fees are due before you arrive on campus in September.
In April you will receive your invoice and details on how to pay.
Here to help
If you have any questions about Hartpury's tuition fees, you can contact our Finance team on:
Email: studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk
Call us: +44 (0)1452 702 697
Postgraduate students from the UK can access loans via the Student Loans Company to fund study of masters and PhD-level qualifications. Loan amounts are £12,858 per year for MSc and MRes – please check the government website for the most up-to-date figures.
Loans are available for full master’s (MSc and MRes) and PhD programmes. They are not available for postgraduate certificates, diplomas or top-up courses.
Please visit the Government's website for more information.
PhDs are conducted in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), click here for more information on fees and funding.
Undergraduate (UK) students
The following tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025. Course fees are charged per year. Following the recent government announcement, we expect tuition fees to increase for 2026 entry in line with inflation, within the boundaries set by the government. We will confirm our 2026 entry fees as soon as possible.
| Undergraduate course fees per year - UK, Republic of Ireland (CTA), Crown Dependencies and British Territories Overseas students | |
| Full-time undergraduate degrees | £9,535 |
| In-Practice Year (BSc Veterinary Nursing and BSc Equine Veterinary Nursing) | £9,535 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy | £4,767 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy (Advanced Entry) | £4,073 |
| Part time undergraduate degree tuition fees | Please contact Student Finance. |
| *If you're from Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man), you're not eligible for student funding from the UK government, but you could be eligible for funding from your island education office. | |
Some courses have additional fees, please take a look at our courses to see specific fee information for each course.
Integrated placement year fees
These fees are paid to Hartpury to cover coursework tuition and support for your placement year. Extra costs associated with your placement including travel and accommodation are self-funded. Placements can be paid or unpaid, depending on the position you secure, therefore you could earn a salary to help with costs.
| UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands students | |
| Integrated placement years | 20% of relevant course fee |
Student loans
Tuition fee loan
Tuition fee loans are available to most UK students. The loan covers the the cost of your tuition fees and can be applied for via your national student finance provider. Your student finance provider pays this on your behalf directly to Hartpury University.
As a UK student you won't start paying the tuition fee loan back until you've left university and earning over the repayment threshold. Full details can be found on the Government student finance website.
Read our tuition fee policy for 2025 entry.
Maintenance loan
You may also apply for a maintenance loan to help with day-to-day living expenses. This is also administered by your student finance provider but is paid directly to you in instalments. The amount you can borrow depends on a number of factors, such as your household income, more information can be found on the Government website.
Relevant links
- Student Finance England
- Student Awards Agency for Scotland
- Student Finance Wales
- Student Finance Northern Ireland
- Student Loans Company
- Access Agreements
Postgraduate (UK) students
Postgraduate course fees are charged per course. The following tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2026 only, and may be subject to change in future years.
UK postgraduate course fees
| Degree type | Tuition fee | Equine tuition fee |
| Master of Science (MSc) - unless referenced below | £11,000 | £12,100 |
| Master of Research (MRes) - unless referenced below | £11,000 | £12,100 |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - unless referenced below | £7,333 | £8,067 |
| Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - unless referenced below | £3,667 | £4,033 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up | £3,500 | - |
| Programme | MSc | PGDip | PGCert |
| Veterinary Physiotherapy | £13,750* | £11,550 | - |
| Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation (online) | £10,000 | £6,600 | £3,300 |
| Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy | £16,500 | £13,750 | - |
| Advanced Veterinary Nursing | £15,000 | - | £5,000 |
| *MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy: £5,775 year one and two, £2,200 year three | |||
PhDs are conducted in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), click here for more information on fees and funding.
International students (including EU)
Below are the course fees if you're an international fee-paying student looking to study at Hartpury University.
The following tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2026 only and may be subject to change in future years. Undergraduate course fees are charged per year.
International undergraduate tuition fees
| Degree type | Tuition fee | Equine tuition fee |
| Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) incl. with Foundation Year | £17,250 | £18,150 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (Top-up Level 6) (BSc) | £17,250 | £18,150 |
| In Practice-Year - BSc Veterinary Nursing and Equine Veterinary Nursing | £17,250 | - |
Integrated placement year fees
These fees are paid to Hartpury to cover coursework tuition and support for your placement year. Extra costs associated with your placement including travel and accommodation are self-funded. Placements can be paid or unpaid, depending on the position you secure, therefore you could earn a salary to help with costs.
| International fee-paying students | |
| Integrated placement years | 20% of relevant course fee |
International postgraduate tuition fees
| Degree type | Tuition fee | Equine tuition fee |
| Master of Science (MSc) - unless referenced below | £17,500 | £18,750 |
| Master of Research (MRes) - unless referenced below | £17,500 | £18,750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) – unless referenced below | £11,667 | £12,500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) – unless referenced below | £5,833 | £6,250 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-up | £6,000 | - |
| Programme | MSc | PGDip | PGCert |
| Veterinary Physiotherapy | £18,750* | £12,500 | - |
| Animal Welfare, Policy and Legislation (online) | £10,000 | £6,600 | £3,300 |
| Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy | £20,625 | £13,750 | - |
| Advanced Veterinary Nursing | £17,500 | - | £5,833 |
| *MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy: £6,825 year one and two, £5,100 year three | |||
Your undergraduate first year costs in one easy package
We offer an all-inclusive fee package of £32,000 (£32,900 for equine degrees) for our first-year international undergraduate and top-up students (2026 entry). This enables you to pay the bulk of the ‘extras’ in advance so you have less to organise! This all-inclusive package fee may be reduced to reflect any scholarships or bursaries awarded.
This package covers the following for your first year at Hartpury:
- Your first year tuition fees
- On-site accommodation
- Three catered meals a day, seven days a week
- Bed linen (including pillows and duvet)
- Crockery and cutlery pack
- Gym membership
- Transfers between the airport to Hartpury at the start of the year and holidays (six transfers per year)
Paying your fees
Tuition fees are due at the start of each academic year of your studies.
Half of your annual tuition fee is paid before you arrive at Hartpury in order to obtain your visa (if required). The remaining fees are due before you arrive on campus in September.
In April you will receive your invoice and details on how to pay.
Here to help
If you have any questions about Hartpury's tuition fees, you can contact our Finance team on:
Email: studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk
Call us: +44 (0)1452 702 697
Postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral Loans
Postgraduate students from the UK can access loans via the Student Loans Company to fund study of masters and PhD-level qualifications. Loan amounts are £12,858 per year for MSc and MRes – please check the government website for the most up-to-date figures.
Loans are available for full master’s (MSc and MRes) and PhD programmes. They are not available for postgraduate certificates, diplomas or top-up courses.
Please visit the Government's website for more information.
PhDs are conducted in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), click here for more information on fees and funding.
Hartpury Sports Academy Membership 2025/26
Sports Academy membership is split into two performance-based tiers, giving you access to the right level of support and services for your sport and performance goals.
2025/26 Membership Fees*
|
Tier |
Total cost |
Paid in two instalments |
|
Tier 1 |
£500 |
£250 joining fee + £250 |
|
Tier 2 |
£350 |
£250 joining fee + £100 |
Additional fees apply for Golf and Rowing due to higher programme costs. Please note activities delivered through Hartpury Active in partnership with the student union, are outside of this membership structure.
- All Sports Academy athletes pay a £250 joining fee at the start of the academic year.
- Once squad selections are confirmed, you’ll be assigned to a tier as determined by our Sport Managers and charged the remaining balance in January.
What’s included?
Each tier gives you access to a tailored package of support, from coaching and performance analysis to facilities and specialist services. More details on what's included in each tier is available here.
*These fees are subject to change. Information on 2026/27 fees will be published on this webpage.
Bursaries, scholarships, studentships and more
University study is a worthwhile investment to help you to achieve your own personal and professional goals, as well as to contribute to economic prosperity and knowledge exchange. Accessing funding, in the form of loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships, makes it possible for many students.
Alumni discounts
Up to 10% off fees for Hartpury University graduates
Hartpury University graduates may be eligible to receive up to 10% discount for studying a master's course with us, and up to 10% from professional course fees (2025/26). It's a great way to develop your specialist subject expertise and employability as part of a passionate academic community that's familiar to you.
Our partners & accreditations
