History
Opened originally in 1901 as an agricultural college, Harper Adams taught its first degrees in 1981, received university college status in 1998 and became a full University in 2012. Her Royal Highness Princess Anne was installed in 2013 as the first Chancellor of Harper Adams University.
Education
Harper Adams has a proud tradition of delivering outstanding education. Learning is Teaching is gold-rated (TEF) and we take immense pride in providing transformative educational experiences, based on applied teaching and work-based learning, which have positive impacts on the lives and future employability of our students.
Research
Our commitment to exceptional education and research is crucial for supporting the specialist sectors we serve. Through our combined efforts, we can hope to nurture the talent and evidence-based ideas needed for a global sustainable future.
For the past 50 years, impactful research and innovation have been the core of Harper Adams’ mission. This is why the Research Excellence Framework continues to internationally recognise the quality of our work.
Our Research Centres epitomise our mission for collaboration – bringing together devoted staff, state-of-the-art facilities, academic scholars and industry experts across all disciplines and departments. Through these centres, we will continue to make the difference.
Career
Your future employability is a top priority for Harper Adams. How do we do it?
With courses developed hand-in-hand with industry. Global businesses helped shape three new courses in data science, business, and robotics, because they want to nurture fresh talent.
With opportunities to apply your learning – including real-world projects, work placements, and teaching directly from industry.
With extensive networks across sectors – in the food sector, former Harper Adams students hold top roles across supermarkets, production, and agricultural industries from animal nutrition to farm technology.
And a community of students, staff, and supporters all working towards common goals. They’re all here. Will you join us?
Harper Adams University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1401 Ranking
- 1 PhDs
- 35 Scholarships
- 300 Academic Staff
- 5,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Harper Adams University Overview
Harper Adams University Scholarships
Harper Adams University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Harper Adams University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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19000 GBP
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Scholarships for PhD Students
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
22500 GBP
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Grant
1500 USD
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Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
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Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Harper Adams University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 24.3% United Kingdom
Top 14.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1401
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 1201 | 1401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
We want you to be happy and successful here so don't keep problems to yourself. Whatever you need, from support with disabilities or learning difficulties to homesickness or illness let us know and we'll do our best to help.
You'll find everything you need in the Faccenda student centre, the home of our friendly Student Services team and Students' Union. Experienced advisors can help you with accommodation, managing money, careers and placements, health problems, and give support to international students or those with disabilities or learning needs.
Housing services
Our safe, rural location is a community where students are surrounded by friendly faces and helping hands. Lots of students live on campus, within walking distance of all our facilities.
Library services
The library offers access to around 41,000 books, 1,250 print and electronic journals and a number of online databases. Facilities include group study rooms and a silent study room. Staff on the enquiry desk can help you find information for your coursework or dissertations and show you how to use electronic journals, books and databases. The building has many open access computers and a wireless local area network to allow users to access the university network.
ICT services
Having difficulty with Wi-Fi, printing, email or anything computer related? No problem! Our one-stop support service is here to help with IT, audio visual and e-learning issues.
Medical services
Linden Hall Surgery is based in the near-by town of Newport.
- You will be able to register with the surgery on registration day at the beginning of the academic year.
- A doctor holds appointments on campus
- Use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice.
- Own local dentist and arrange appointments during your vacations.
Campus life
The main campus in the English countryside has everything you need to for study and social life. Other services can be found in nearby towns. The second site in in the centre of Telford, close to its entertainment quarter and large shopping centre.
Sports facilities
Multi-gym
Dance and aerobics studio
Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs) for tennis, 5-a-side and basketball.
Large sports hall
Floodlit pitch
Floodlit Astro turf all weather pitch
Squash courts
Bowling green
Shooting ground
Table tennis
Cricket pitch
Student clubs
All students can join a series of sporting teams and hobby societies, from dance, to gaming, to craft to motorsport.
Harper Adams University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Newport City
Harper Adams University Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 9 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 6 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Harper Adams University
it's a great university to begin my study life. tutors and students there are friendly and helpful. in this university, you are able to find what you are interested in and work in it. staying in this college always makes me feel safe.
Family Feel Adamson
Nice tutors! Warm campus! As an international student, it really makes me feel safe to stay at Harper. All tutors are great, especially the English Support Group. They've encouraged me a lot and provide a lot of help to my assignments. Although the campus is not very big, and it don't have many entertainment facilities, it's a good place to study. Everyone is nice. The most fantastic thing is there is a free fitness room for students to use. As a big fan of dance, it's really nice for me to find a place to exercise some dance movements, take a video and exercising with friends. I would strongly recommend you guys to join us! It's a beautiful place to enjoy the nature and peace, to make friends with nice people, to concentrate on your study.
Good Uni, Problematic Culture
The university itself is good and is not an issue. The issue is the students that attend. As most come from a traditional farming background, there is a lad culture formed around often outdated and dangerous views regarding homosexuality, race and dietary preferences (e.g. Veganism). Unfortunately, it is like stepping back in time. I myself have been a victim of hate crime, it is not a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, I would advise you to choose another university if you fall into that category. Although support from the university and West Mercia police is fantastic.
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