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Harper Adams University

Newport, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1901

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1901

Type

Public

Location

Newport, United Kingdom

Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

38th of 130 UK universities

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About the university

Harper Adams University in Shropshire is a specialist university for food production and technology, animal health and welfare, land management and the environment. It opened as Harper Adams College in 1901 and runs a 494-hectare working farm next to the campus. A newer site in Telford teaches digital courses in data science, robotics and business.

The university is known for career outcomes. It says it has been No. 1 in the UK for career prospects in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards from 2016 to 2025, and it holds a TEF Gold rating. Most bachelor's degrees include a one-year industry placement.

For Indian students the main draws are agriculture, agri-business, food science and agricultural engineering, which few UK universities teach at this depth. International fees are a flat £17,160 a year for undergraduate degrees and £20,520 for most MSc courses (2026/27), and eligible students get an automatic Vice-Chancellor's International Award of £2,000 a year (undergraduate) or £5,000 (taught postgraduate).

The main campus is rural, about an hour from Birmingham, near the market town of Newport. Life is quieter and cheaper than in a big city, and first-year international students are guaranteed accommodation on campus.

Roots
Opened as Harper Adams College in 1901, on an estate bequeathed by Thomas Harper Adams in 1892
Type
Public specialist university for food, farming, animal, land, engineering and environment subjects
Total students
5,364 (university facts and figures page); about half study part time (Complete University Guide)
Campuses
Rural main campus near Newport, Shropshire, with a 494-hectare farm, plus a digital-skills site in Telford (Station Quarter)
Student–staff ratio
13.0 to 1 (Complete University Guide 2027)
Intakes
Undergraduate courses start in September; several master's courses also start in February (and one in January)

Rankings

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    38th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
PgC / PgD / MSc Data Science for Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
MSc International Agri Business1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
PgC / PgD / MSc Food Science and Nutrition1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
PgC / PgD / MSc Applied Agricultural Technology1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
PgC / PgD / MSc Agroecology and Sustainable Management in Agriculture1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
MProf / MSc Rural Estate and Land Management1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
PgC / PgD / MSc / MRes Integrated Pest Management1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh
PgC / PgD / MSc / MRes Entomology1 year (full time)£20,520≈ ₹25 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Undergraduate

    Vice-Chancellor's International Award (UG)

    Value: £2,000 off tuition fees each year for up to three years of study (placement years excluded)

    Eligibility: International (overseas) undergraduate students; considered automatically. Continued funding after year one needs at least 80% attendance and progression.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Taught postgraduate

    Vice-Chancellor's International Award (PG)

    Value: £5,000 off tuition fees for the first year

    Eligibility: International taught postgraduate students; considered automatically. Not for PhD or MPhil.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • All levels

    Early full payment discount

    Value: 5% off tuition fees

    Eligibility: Students who pay the full year's tuition before they arrive.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Current Harper Adams students

    Development Trust scholarships

    Value: Around £500,000 of scholarships offered each year; some include paid placements

    Eligibility: Exclusive to current Harper Adams students; each award has its own criteria.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Apply through UCAS. The university says it considers Higher Secondary Certificates and relevant work experience, and requirements vary by course.
  • Typical UK offers start at 96 UCAS Tariff points (for example BSc Business Management); email admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk to check how your Class 12 results compare.
  • Visa applicants have an English skills interview as part of the application.

Postgraduate

  • Apply directly through the university's online portal.
  • Most MSc courses ask for a UK honours degree at 2:2 or above or an equivalent overseas qualification; MSc Rural Estate and Land Management normally asks for a 2:1.
  • For September 2026 entry the course application deadline for international students was 3 July 2026, so apply early.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
  • English test score or evidence of Class 12 English
  • Personal statement
  • References

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS AcademicUndergraduate 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; postgraduate 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5. IELTS General is not accepted.
PTE AcademicUndergraduate 60 (minimum 59 in each component); postgraduate 64 (minimum 59 in each). PTE Academic Online is not accepted.
TOEFL iBTUndergraduate 80; postgraduate 88 (minimum 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking, 17 writing). MyBest scores not accepted.
Indian Class 12 EnglishAccepted: the table lists 70% (UG) and 75% (PG) for CBSE and CISCE, and 75% (UG) and 80% (PG) for other recognised state boards, excluding Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Accommodation and living costs

First-year international students are guaranteed a room on campus. Halls are catered or self-catered, with standard and en suite rooms and some shared houses. Payments are split through the year, and a refundable £300 deposit applies.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
On-campus accommodation (range across halls)Range quoted on the university's costs page, which does not name the period; full prices are in the Fees and Charges Brochure 2026/27£3,308–8,066per year≈ ₹4 lakh – ₹9.8 lakh
Refundable accommodation deposit£300one-off≈ ₹36,600

Campus and location

The main campus is a self-contained rural site near Newport, Shropshire, with teaching buildings, halls, a library and a working farm all within walking distance.

  • 494 hectares of farmland used for teaching and research.
  • A digital-skills site in Telford (Station Quarter) teaches data science, robotics and business courses.
  • Students and staff come from more than 30 countries.
  • About an hour from Birmingham.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Most bachelor's degrees include a one-year industry placement, and the university promotes strong graduate outcomes in farming, food, engineering and land-based careers. For post-study work rules see our UK country guide.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
UK ranking for career prospectsNo. 1 (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2016 to 2025)Harper Adams facts and figures
Graduate employment, full-time first degreeNo. 1 (Graduate Outcomes 2025)Harper Adams facts and figures

Studying in the UK

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FAQs

How much are international fees at Harper Adams?

For 2026/27, all full-time undergraduate courses cost £17,160 a year (£4,000 for a placement year) and most MSc courses cost £20,520. The 2027/28 fees were not yet published when we checked.

Are there scholarships for Indian students?

Yes. Eligible international students are considered automatically for the Vice-Chancellor's International Award: £2,000 a year for undergraduates and £5,000 for the first year of a taught master's. Paying the year's fee in advance gives a further 5% off.

Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?

The English requirements table lists Indian Standard XII: 70% (UG) or 75% (PG) for CBSE and CISCE, with higher marks for some state boards and some states excluded. Visa applicants also have an English interview.

Can I start a master's in February?

Yes, several MSc courses list February 2027 starts, including Data Science for Artificial Intelligence, International Agri Business and Food Science and Nutrition.

Sources

  1. Harper Adams: How much will university cost? (2026/27 fees) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Harper Adams: Fees and Charges Brochure 2026/27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
  3. Harper Adams: MSc Data Science for Artificial Intelligence (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  4. Harper Adams: BSc (Hons) Business Management (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  5. Harper Adams: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
  6. Harper Adams: international applications and key dates (opens in a new tab)
  7. Harper Adams: India region page (opens in a new tab)
  8. Harper Adams: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  9. Harper Adams: facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
  10. Harper Adams: our history (opens in a new tab)
  11. Complete University Guide 2027: Harper Adams University (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.harper-adams.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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