Sparsholt College Hampshire has been established for over 125 years, so has very wide expertise and experience in the land-based sector. Over the years, the breadth and diversity of the subjects have widened, student numbers have grown significantly and the College has evolved into one of the largest land-based colleges in the country. In addition, Sparsholt College Hampshire merged with Andover College in August 2007, providing students and the regional community with an even greater range of subjects. University Centre Sparsholt provides higher education in land-based specialisms.

Our Mission: Raising Aspirations, Unlocking Potential, Advancing Futures.
This mission is supported by Our Values which are: Excellence, Passion, Team Work, Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Valuing Others and Supportiveness.

The range of opportunities at Sparsholt remains very extensive. We have excellent resources and facilities which support learning and study. There have been significant investments in building and facilities in recent years.  The College creates a safe community where there is a culture of respect and that there is excellent provision for ensuring students’ welfare is safeguarded. In addition, students feel they have a ‘voice’ and are able to influence matters affecting them and parents commented positively about communication with the College. The College also prepares students extremely well for moving into employment or onto higher education and there is a clear commitment to providing equal opportunities, to tackling discrimination of all forms and to promoting diversity.

Sparsholt College specialises in: Agriculture Crops & Livestock, Animal Care & Management, Aquaculture & Fisheries Management, Countryside Management & Gamekeeping, Equine Care & Management, Forestry & Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscaping & Sports Turf, Land Based Engineering.