Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University is a specialist public university located in Edgmond, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Established in 1901 as an agricultural college, it gained full university status in 2012. The university is globally recognized for its focus on agriculture, food production, animal sciences, engineering, and environmental sustainability.
It operates a large working farm campus (over 550 hectares), offering students practical, hands-on learning alongside academic study. The university is particularly known for strong industry links and compulsory placement years in many programs.
🌍 Rankings of Harper Adams University
🇬🇧 UK Rankings
- #79 in UK – Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
- #33 in UK – Complete University Guide 2025
- Top 3 universities in West Midlands (UK)
- Top modern university in the UK (multiple rankings including Daily Mail & Complete University Guide)
🌍 Global Rankings
- Top 100 worldwide (Agriculture & Forestry – QS Subject Rankings 2025)
- #2665 globally (EduRank 2025)
📊 Subject Strengths
- Top 5–10 in the UK for Agriculture & Forestry
- Strong rankings in:
- Animal Science
- Land & Property Management
- Food Science
👉 Overall, Harper Adams is not a top-tier global university overall, but it is one of the best specialist universities in agriculture and agri-tech fields worldwide.
