Established in 1901 as an agricultural college, Harper Adams University was accredited the university title in 2012. The institution specialises in agrarian courses and teachings. It is one of the best universities of the UK awarded the University of the Year, UK’s Best Modern University and Modern University of the Year by Whatuni Awards (2016) and Times Good University Guide respectively. Harper Adams University has a total student population of more than 5000 students including 2,500 undergraduates. It offers 49 undergraduate courses, 38 post graduate courses, 10 research degrees, 68 short courses, 5 apprenticeships and 8 extended degrees. Some of the popular courses taught are Animal Sciences, Food Business Management and Engineering.
- Harper Adams University accepts applications for undergraduate and graduate courses only from September onwards.
- International students wishing to enrol in undergraduate studies have to submit their application through the UCAS Portal. The deadline for the same is January 15.
- Interviews are conducted for selective applicants- to analyse their personality and work experiences to judge if the chosen course is suitable for them.
- Work experience is necessary for courses such as Agriculture, Veterinary Nursing and Veterinary Physiotherapy.
- The university offers conditional or unconditional admission to the students based on the requirements fulfilled.
- There are numerous scholarships provided to prospective students of the University. However, every scholarship has a different deadline and students have to apply separately.
- Applicants can know their admission status by May 1. The admission status of respective applicants will be updated on the online portal of the website.
- If an application is rejected, they will receive the confirmation of the same through an e-mail or a posted letter by the university.
COVID-19 Updates
- Due to COVID-19, the classes will be conducted on the University’s virtual platform The Learning Hub as well as on-campus classes in smaller groups.
- Welcome Week (orientation) will be mostly conducted through the virtual platform and some activities will be done face-to-face as well, depending entirely on the logistics.
Highlights
Application Portal | Online |
Type of Programs | UG, PG, Research Programs, Short Courses |
Graduate Employment Rate | 97.2% |
Official Website | www.harper-adams.ac.uk |
Intake Season | Only in September |
Financial Aid | Scholarships available |
Work Experience | Required |
Mode of Payment | MasterCard/Maestro/Solo/Switch |
Admission Helpline | Email: admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk Telephone: +44 1952 815 000 |
Harper Adams University Admission Deadlines
International students willing to study in the UK are required to apply to the desired university within the deadlines along with all required documents. The Harper Adams University opens admission for domestic and international students only from September till January.
Degree Level | Application Deadline |
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Undergraduate | January 15 |
Graduate | UK and EU students: September 1 |
International Students: May 29 |
Note: Late applications will be reviewed based on the availability of spaces.
Harper Adams University International Admissions
International students should qualify the exams required to study in the UK to secure admission to the desired programs at the UK universities. Harper Adams University offers multiple programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The applications are judged on a holistic approach rather than academic qualifications. Prospective students are required to submit their application, documents and other requirements well before the deadline for timely admission.
Admission Portal:
- Undergraduate Students: UCAS Application
- Post Graduate Students: PG Application
Application Fee: 20 GBP for one course; 25 GBP for multiple courses
Tuition Fee:
- Undergraduate Students: 10,800 GBP
- Post Graduate Students: 11,190 GBP (average)
Document Requirements:
- Academic References and Transcripts
- Official English translations of the documents
- English test scores
- Personal Statement- Details about extra-curricular activities, volunteering, work experience and the reasons for opting to study the chosen course
- Degree-specific requirements
- Minimum age criteria of 17 years’ certification
- Tier 4 student visa
- Letter of Recommendations
- Financial affidavits
- Passport
English Language Proficiency Requirements
International students are required to fulfill the minimum test score requirements in TOEFL/IELTS/ PTE undertaken within two years prior to the start date of study, to demonstrate their proficiency in English. The minimum test scores at Harper Adams University are tabulated as follows:
Tests | Minimum test Scores |
IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall |
PTE Academic | Minimum 56 |
Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency | Minimum 169 |
TOEFL iBT | Minimum 80 |
Indian Standard XII | 70% (ICSE/CBSE) |
Visa Process for International Students
Students belonging to countries outside European Economic Area and Switzerland can apply for a Visa after successful processing of the application and acceptance to Harper Adams University.
- International students wanting to study for more than 11 six months have to apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. The pilot scheme of the Tier 4 visa helps international Masters’ students studying in Harper Adams University to extend their stay for an additional 6 months to look for work.
- Short-term study visa is for students opting for a short course of about 11 months. The students will not be permissible to get paid jobs, extend their stay and claim public funds.
Visa Requirements:
- CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance) from Harper Adams University
- Visa application
- Financial affidavits
- Passport
- Photographs
- Official id proofs
- Immunization records
- Receipt of Immigration health Service Charges
Contact Information: Mrs Kai Ma is the International Officer of the Harper Adams University.
- Email: admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 1952 815 000
Harper Adams University Undergraduate Admissions
The undergraduate courses in HAU are offered in Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Business and Agri-food, Environment, Sustainability and Wildlife, Engineering, Food Technology and Innovation, Rural Estate Property and Land Management, Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Zoology. Under these subjects, there are 49 courses and some of them are Real Estate, Applied Zoology, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
Application Portal: UCAS Application
Admission Requirements:
- Academic transcripts
- High School leaving certificate
- Exam Results/Test Scores
- Educational Recommendations
- English Language Test Scores
- Previous Academic/extra-curricular certificates
Harper Adams University Postgraduate Admissions
Post graduate programs at HAU include courses in Agriculture, Agri-business, Animals, Applied Ecology and Entomology, Engineering, Food Business Management, Forestry, Renewable Energy, Rural Estate and Land Management, Pest Management, Soil and Water, Advanced Veterinary Practice Sciences (Improve International) and Allied Veterinary Services. There are around 38 courses Agricultural law, Agroecology, Business Economics, Veterinary Pharmacy, etc.
There are also many research degrees and programs available post graduation for applicants choosing Harper Adams University. Some of them are Food Industry Management, Integrated Pest Management, Ruminant Nutrition, Plant Pathology, etc.
Application Portal: PG Application
Admission Requirements:
- A honours degree with at least 2:2 or equivalent
- Qualifications and transcripts
- Honours degree / Bachelor’s degree
- English Language Test Scores
- Passport Copy
- References (academic and professional)
- Personal Statement
The popular courses in Harper Adams University and their specific requirements are tabulated as follows:
Key Information | Veterinary Pharmacy | Rural Property Management | Applied Mechatronic Engineering | Business Economics | Master of Research |
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Type of Degrees | Certificate Diploma MSc |
Certificate Diploma |
Certificate Diploma MSc Master of Research |
Certificate Diploma MSc |
Master of Research |
Duration | 3-4 yrs (part-time) | 1 yr (full-time), 2-3 yrs (part-time) | 1 yr (full-time), 2-3 yrs (part-time) | 1-3 years | 1 yr (full-time), 3-5 yrs (part-time) |
Academic Requirements | Degree in Pharmacy /Animal Sciences /Graduate Diploma/ Graduate Certificate | Honours degree in any subject | Honours Degree in Engineering field/ Post Graduate Diploma | Honours degree in agricultural, scientific, veterinary field/Graduate Diploma/Certificate; Mathematics Quantitative Skills necessary |
Honours Degree OR Post graduate Diploma |
Work Experience | Required | Required | Not Required | Required | Required (in research) |
References | Not Required | Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
Interview | Required | Required | (if required) | (if required) | (if required) |
The following points are taken in consideration by the admissions office while going through an application:
- The candidate’s future potential of success in the chosen degree to study.
- Score sheets and transcripts of academic and professional achievements.
- English language proficiency and test results
- Personal statement and the student’s enthusiasm to enrol in a particular course with respect to their future ambitions
- Work experience
- Recommendations by academic and professional personnel
- Interview conducted by the university to understand the student’s inclination and understanding to the subject chosen.
- Additional information is required by the university in the course of Veterinary Nursing.
Admissions Query:
For information on postgraduate courses and application queries can be directed to: Heather Hogan, the Postgraduate Office Manager at +44(0)1952815289.
Every candidate’s application evaluation is done with much attention to detail. It is critically analysed by admission personnel on the basis of academic and extra-curricular achievements, along with mark sheets and relevant work experience.
The confirmation receipt of an application submitted will be sent to the candidate in two days. The undergraduate applications submitted will be processed within 5 days or so. However, some applications require an Interview of the candidate to be conducted. In that case, the student will receive an Interview invite within ten days of application submission. Two weeks post the interview; students will obtain the final decision. The contact information of the Admissions Office, HAU:
Faccenda (Student Centre)
Email: admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk
Ph No: +44 (0)1952 81 5000
FAQs
Ques. Can I work while studying at Harper Adams University?
Ans. Unless your visa disallows you to work while studying, students can get a job while pursuing a course in the university. There are also a lot of part time courses available exclusively for students that wish to work simultaneously.
Ques. What financial help is available?
Ans. There are loans; bursaries as well as scholarships are available for both local and international students, depending on their financial and academic performance.
Ques. Is there any part time or distance learning undergraduate degrees available?
Ans. No, currently all the programs are full time and distance learning courses are unavailable. However, they do have various courses in the Apprenticeship programs.
Ques. Does the University consider late applications?
Ans. The UCAS application must be submitted before the deadline ends. However, a lot of times late applications are reviewed by the University in case there are any seats left in a course
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