Hartpury University is a place where when you first drive in you are struck by the amazing driveway with lush grass and trees which is a great first impression compared to city based universities. As a student doing Equine, the facilities Hartpury has to offer are unreal. No place compares in the UK in terms of rehabilitation facilities, the amount of arenas and opportunities to take part in high class competitions. Not only are the courses great and engaging but the events held here for equestrians and sports students are incredible. Since the the degree subjects are so niche in comparison to your standard university, everything is so specialised which really compliments your career choice and drives your learning in a much more personalised manner. The lecturers and staff are lovely, much more approachable than the other university I attended which is so refreshing. The only tips for improving the university is the communication between tutors and students. As hard as I know it can be to stay in touch with everyone, I find that as a student, especially in first year, you need that extra support to get you through a scary life change and new start at a whole new place. Hartpury’s intentions are great but the execution could improve which I think will drive their student experience and student-tutor relationships to their optimum level. I would recommend Hartpury to anyone who enjoys Animal, Canine, Equine, Sport or Agricultural studies and all of the in between where you want a personalised, practical and hands on experience that will set you up for success in your future career.

My course of Equine Performance and Rehabilitation has such a great practical element to it where you can be hands on with the on site horses and learn so much from first hand experience. There are in person lectures as well which I find engaging and I’m glad they aren’t online. The seminars and tutor lessons are small groups since our university is smaller than the usual university which is really helpful for one to one help and improving learning quality. The learning hours and lecture lengths are reasonable and not too overwhelming especially in the first year which is nice for a calm transition to university life. Contact with lecturers in terms of tutor contact and one to one chats could be more and more communication should be used but they are also really good at answering emails and making sure you are not struggling and getting on well.

The location of Hartpury House on the campus is VERY ideal as it is very close to the lecture theatres, library and central facilities as well as the new restaurant for catering. It is also not that far to the Equine facilities, Bar and Laundry as well. Hartpury House is also right next to the Hartpury Garden which is a beautiful view where you can also see some of the animal enclosures as well. As this is an old build, compared to all of the rest of the accommodation on campus which are much newer, the security of some of the magnet doors aren’t the most reassuring. And because it’s also the house for offices and student services there’s quite a few people going in and out the doors which can sometimes be surprising. I got exactly what room I requested when signing up for the accommodation which is great and relieving as I knew I’d get the right priced room I wanted. The internet here is really strong and is an Eduroam wifi where you can walk around campus with it, not just in buildings and accommodation! Again, because the building is old the windows are single glass pained which isn’t ideal for winter and some of the radiators aren’t the most reliable but the maintenance people are really lovely when things are falling apart in the old building.

The facilities are amazing and a great environment

Amazing support and great content given

I love where Hartpury is located, love the area and bus drive there

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