About University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is a large modern university in Hatfield with two connected campuses offering professionally accredited degrees in aerospace engineering, creative arts, health, business and computing plus one of the UK's biggest placement networks.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 32,500 total students
- • 5,800 international students
- • 100 student societies
Location
- • Located in Hatfield
- • Public university
- • Established 1952
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
Aerospace EngineeringComputer ScienceAnimationNursingBusiness Analytics
Student-Staff Ratio
18 : 1
Faculties & Departments
School of Engineering and Computer Science
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electric and Electronic Engineering
Hertfordshire Business School
Accounting Finance and Economics, Marketing and Enterprise, Management Leadership and Organisations
School of Creative Arts
Animation and Games, Music and Sound, Art and Design
School of Health and Social Work
Nursing, Allied Health, Social Work
School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science
Astrophysics, Mathematics, Robotics and AI
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offer BBB-BCC depending on programme
Alternatives: UCAS tariff 112-128, Gaokao 75% with recognised foundation, Associate degree GPA 2.8
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 72
Art and Design degrees require a digital portfolio • Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work applicants attend an interview and provide DBS clearance
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: Second-class honours degree or equivalent
GPA: 2.8
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Research programmes need a statement of research intent • Health programmes require professional registration evidence
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £14,000
- Postgraduate: £15,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £6,700
- Food: £2,100
- Transport: £800
- Entertainment: £1,000
- Other: £800
- Total: £11,400
Scholarships
Chancellor's International Scholarship
Automatic reduction for high-achieving self-funded international students
Value: £2,000
Herts Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount (capped at £2,000) for UH alumni progressing to postgraduate study
Value: £2,000
Dean's Business School Scholarship
Competitive award for MBA and MSc Management applicants
Value: £4,000
Campus & Facilities
Facilities
Accommodation
College Lane
On-campusLarge residential village on the de Havilland campus
Cost: £120 - £175 (per week)
En-suite options • Study bedrooms • Social spaces • On-site shop
Contract:
Meridian Point
PartnerModern studio apartments near the campus
Cost: £150 - £200 (per week)
Self-contained studios • Gym • Cinema room
Contract:
Apply through UH accommodation services after firm acceptance
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 100
Teams: 50
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: N/A
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
24
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 92%
Further study: 5%
Unemployed: 2%
Average Salary
£31,000
per year
Top Employers
AirbusBTGSKNHS TrustsSky Studios
Career Services
- Herts Success Coaches: Industry mentors matched to students for 1:1 professional guidance
- Sandwich placement office: Dedicated placement officers embedded within each School
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London Luton Airport
25 km • 25 minutes via shuttle bus and train
Public Transport
- Train: Hatfield station offers frequent trains to London King's Cross in 25 minutes • Annual student season ticket from £1,480
- Bus: UNO buses link campuses to St Albans, Welwyn Garden City and North London • Termly student pass around £180
Local Area
Hatfield is a safe garden town minutes from St Albans and 25 minutes from central London, combining quiet residential areas with access to shopping parks and countryside
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Hatfield House, St Albans Cathedral, Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Shopping: Galleria outlet centre, White Lion Square, St Albans independent markets
Entertainment: The Forum Hertfordshire events venue, Odeon Luxe Hatfield, Campus farm and climbing wall
Additional Information
Accreditation
RAeS accredited aerospace programmes, BCS accredited Computer Science, NMC approved Nursing
Partnerships
- Industry: Leonardo — Collaborative research on avionics and placement pipeline for aerospace students
- Academic: NASA JPL — Astrophysics Group contributes to space instrumentation projects
Research Highlights
- Centre for Climate Change Research — Analyses urban air quality, hydrogen fuels and low-carbon transport policies (2024)
- Creative Arts Immersive Lab — Develops virtual production pipelines used by UK film studios (2023)
Notable Alumni
- Ajaz Ahmed — Founder of digital agency AKQA (1995)
- Riz Ahmed — Oscar-nominated actor and musician (2004)
Metadata
Source: University of Hertfordshire facts 2024, Discover Uni, QS 2025
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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Contact Email: international@herts.ac.uk