University of Hertfordshire

Address

Address: Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK AL10 9AB

School Details

Why Study Here?

We pride ourselves as an enterprising and innovation-led, award-winning university.
Our links to UK and international industry provide excellent opportunities for students to enhance their experience.
A great location – you will be only 25 minutes by train to central London, and within easy reach of all four of the capital's international airports. You are guaranteed university accommodation in your first year on an attractive, safe campus that provides a real home from home.
A modern campus – with the £15m Sports Village, the Forum our 1,500 capacity entertainment venue and brand new accommodation, Hutton Hub and Student Union, the university is a great place to live and study.
21st-century study facilities – you will have access to our award-winning Learning Resources Centres, which are widely regarded as the best among UK universities. Cutting-edge facilities within our academic schools include: the Law Court, one of the UK’s best-equipped astronomical observatories, a flight simulator, Formula 1 simulator, wind tunnels, environmental and anechoic chambers, a simulated intensive care unit, mock pharmacy, creative studios and digital workshops. You will also be connected to StudyNet, your online university available 24/7 on the web from any location.
Employability – your degree studies will provide you with the knowledge, practical skills and experience that employers look for, giving you the best chance of career success. Over 95% per cent of students at the university are in work or further study six months after graduating.
Teaching excellence – you will enjoy high-quality teaching, which is independently commended by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Many of our degree courses are also accredited by professional bodies.
Flexible study routes – to help you meet our entry requirements, we offer a range of tailored foundation and preparatory courses. These are designed to improve your English language, develop study skills, and build your subject knowledge, before you start your degree.
Dedicated International Student Support Team – made up of experienced welfare advisers who can help and advise you on a variety of subjects, including immigration, work permits, and financial and personal matters. They also organise a social programme for international students, which includes trips to other parts of the UK and Europe.

Student Population

The University of Hertfordshire has a student community of over 27,200, which includes more than 2,900 students from 120 different countries and we have a global network of over 25,000 alumni in over 180 countries.

Rankings & Accreditations

The University of Hertfordshire has been named in the top 20% of the world's most international universities in Times Higher Education world rankings 2016. We are also one of the top 100 universities in the world under 50 years old, according to the new Times Higher Education 100 under 50 rankings 2015.

English Language Requirements

GCSE English language: grade C or above.
IGCSE English at grade C or above.
IELTS: between 6.0 and 7.0 depending on course.
Pearsons (PTE) minimum score of 54 (no less than 51 in any band).
Indian Standard XII English Language (65% undergraduate/70% postgraduate).
IELTS 4.5 to 6 for Pre-Sessional English Course or English for academic studies.

Tuition & Fees

Type of Course	Undergraduate	Taught Postgraduate
Classroom	£11,000	£12,000
Mixed	-	-
Laboratory	£11,500	£12,500
Clinical	-	-

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We offer a number of non-repayable scholarships to international students. These include:

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships. International students may be eligible for a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for 2016–17. The scholarship will be awarded for either £1,000 or £2,000 towards course fees for the first year of study
UH Graduate Scholarships. The Graduate Scholarship is available to students who have graduated from a University of Hertfordshire undergraduate degree (either studied in the UK or at a partner institution overseas) and are starting a new postgraduate taught course at the university.

Recruitment in partnership with Bright World.

Overview

Having recently spent £120 million on the state of the art Hatfield de Havilland campus, Hertfordshire university offers unrivalled academic and leisure facilities, as well as a very high standard of accommodation, for the discerning student. Its modern and diverse purpose-built environment boasts a long list of available subjects to study including Computer Sciences, Engineering and Biotechnology. Hertfordshire is virtually a single campus university as each campus is in very close proximity to each other.

Living in Hertfordshire gives students the best of both worlds: busy local towns with their own clubs, pubs, cinemas and shopping centres spread out across relaxed and pleasant countryside. Hertfordshire university has a vibrant social scene with many gigs, shows and other events organised by the dedicated university arts society. London itself is within easy reach, should the cultural attractions of the Capital city attract.