Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University
Coat of Arms
Former name
Harper Adams Agricultural College
MottoUtile Dulci (Latin)
Motto in English
Useful and agreeable
TypePublic
Established1901: as Harper Adams Agricultural College
1998: gained University college status
2012: gained University Status
ChancellorThe Princess Royal
Vice-ChancellorKen Sloan
Students5,285 (2024/25)
Undergraduates4,640 (2024/25)
Postgraduates650 (2024/25)
Other students
60 FE
Location, ,
TF10 8NB
,
United Kingdom

52°46′47″N 2°25′39″W / 52.779651°N 2.427517°W / 52.779651; -2.427517
Websitewww.harper-adams.ac.uk

Harper Adams University is a land-based public university in Edgmond, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Established in 1901 as Harper Adams College, Harper Adams University gained university status in 2012 and is a member of the Land Based Colleges Aspiring to Excellence (Landex).