Emma Watson has confirmed she is leaving her Ivy League American university – but denied it is due to bullying.

The Harry Potter star’s spokeswoman insisted she is not leaving Brown University in Rhode Island over reports that other students mocked her role in the films.

She said Emma – who plays Hermione – loved her time at Brown but decided to pursue a course it does not offer.

The 21-year-old, who was studying European women’s history and drama, will transfer to another university next term, but it is not yet known which one.