University of Hertfordshire
Why choose the University of Hertfordshire
Excellence in teaching and learning
We have an excellent reputation for teaching and learning, with consistently high scores for teaching quality awarded by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency. During the most recent review, we were commended for our strong student focus, as shown by our £120m de Havilland campus and our three award-winning Learning Resources Centres.
Relevant, flexible courses
Our courses are up to date, relevant, and responsive to the needs of our students. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the areas of: Business, the Creative and Cultural Industries, Humanities, Education, Law, Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Psychology.
Career prospects
Studying at the University of Hertfordshire leads to excellent career prospects. As well as providing you with careers advice and support throughout your studies, we work with business and professional organisations to make sure that our degrees give you the knowledge and skills that employers value. Many of our courses also include placement opportunities, providing you with valuable experience which will give you an advantage in your career.
An excellent location
The University is less than half an hour by train from central London, and within easy reach of all four London airports. We offer the best of both worlds - an attractive, safe campus location, with the attractions of the UK's capital on your doorstep.
Outstanding study facilities
Our state-of-the-art Learning Resources Centres are open to you 24/7 to meet your information, computing, study and coursework needs. We receive excellent ratings from current students for our facilities and for our sector-leading virtual learning environment, Studynet, which allows you to study in the way that you want.
International scholarships
To help you study with us, we offer a number of international scholarships. These scholarships are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to students who meet our academic and English Language entry requirements and receive an unconditional offer of a place.
A rich and diverse student experience
Studying at UH enables you to sample the UK's vibrant culture whilst making the most of our lively and diverse campus environment. We are proud of our diverse, multi-national student community, and our Students' Union with its many clubs and societies creates a real sense of belonging.
Accommodation
We guarantee you a place in University accommodation for your first year of study. You can choose from a broad range of options to suit all budgets, spread across our two Hatfield campuses.
Dedicated international student support
We offer a wide variety of support services specifically for international students, from help with planning your move to the UK, to our free Orientation Programme and, during your studies, access to specialist international advisers if you need some extra help.
Outstanding sports facilities
Our £15m Sports Village offers some of the best university-based sporting and fitness facilities in the UK. Our students can choose from a wide range of student clubs, play competitive or social sport, or take advantage of the excellent health, fitness and swimming facilities to keep fit or train for a specific sport.
