5,364
total students
2,995 FTE (2020-21)
600
employees
1/3 are academics
TEF Gold
for teaching and learning excellence
TEF 2023
60%
internationally excellent or world-leading research
REF 2021
494
hectares of farm land
No 1
for graduate employment
Full-time, first degree
Graduate Outcomes 2025
No 1
in the UK for career prospects
Whatuni Student Choice
Awards 2016 to 2025
Specialist
University of
the Year
Times Higher Education
Awards 2025
News
Trio shortlisted for National Women in Agriculture Awards
A Principal Lecturer and two alumni from Harper Adams University’s Agriculture course are among nominees for this year’s National Women in Agriculture awards.
News
Harper Ireland students told they are the ‘future of agriculture’ at annual dinner
Students in Harper Adams University’s Harper Ireland student society will help build the ‘future of agriculture’, the President of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster has said.
News
Entomologists take top prizes in international science communication competition
A trio of entomologists from Harper Adams University have taken first, second and highly commended prizes in an international science communication competition.
News
Industry achievements celebrated at annual Placement Awards
The achievements of Harper Adams students returning from a year in industry have been celebrated at the University’s annual Placement Awards.
News
Senior Lecturer recognised with international teaching award
A Harper Adams University entomologist has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to teaching with a prestigious international award from the Royal Entomological Society (RES).
News
Finalists announced for inaugural Harper Adams University Apprenticeship Awards
Finalists have been announced for the inaugural Harper Adams University Apprenticeship awards evening.
News
Dairy Student of the Year 'optimistic' over industry's future
A scholar named 2026’s Dairy Student of the Year is optimistic ‘there will still be strong opportunities’ for careers in the industry as it develops in the coming decade.
News
Climate change property impact study wins national award
Crucial research into the impact of climate change on property valuations has earned a Harper Adams University academic a prestigious national award.
News
Hundreds of apprenticeship students to be celebrated at inaugural awards evening
Harper Adams University is preparing to celebrate the success of its apprenticeship students by hosting an inaugural awards evening.
News
Trio on shortlist for Dairy Student of the Year 2026
Three Harper Adams University scholars have made the final shortlist for the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ Dairy Student of the Year 2026 competition.
News
Agriculture student wins 2025 AgriScot Business Skills Award
A final year Agriculture student from Harper Adams University has won the prestigious Agriscot business competition.
News
National awards success for University's Pig Unit team
The Pig Unit team on the Harper Adams University Future Farm are celebrating an enviable run of success at the National Pig Awards.
Previous reports:
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the website. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time.