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Welcome to Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) is an institution with an exemplary reputation as the UK's leading business-facing university. Ranked in the Top 150 Young University rankings (The Times Higher Education rankings 2018), UH has a proud tradition of innovation, entrepreneurship and enterprise. It is one of only a few UK institutions to be awarded a European Commission HR Excellence in Research badge.
The Government's Teaching and Excellence Framework (TEF) awarded UH the top gold ranking in 2018, with a focus on work-based learning, employability and transferable skills. This was reflected by a rise in graduate employment rate to 96.5% in 2018, with the National Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey placing UH as the best performing institution in the East of England region in this category.
UH now has over 24,600 students on UK-based programmes, including over 3,000 international students. They are mainly based across two sites located less than a kilometre apart in Hatfield. There are excellent transport links including shuttle buses and cycle lanes between the main campuses, plus Hatfield is just a 25-minute train journey from London's King's Cross station. The campus, which offers plenty of outdoor spaces and sports facilities, has been transformed in recent years by a GBP 120 million upgrade, including top-class new facilities for film and media, health and human sciences plus the Law School. New service facilities and student residences are due to open in 2020 with investment ongoing in what is an exciting time for UH.
The University of Hertfordshire prides itself on its entrepreneurship and enterprise. This has recently been reflected by a nomination for “Outstanding Entrepreneurial University” at the latest Times Higher Education Awards. UH has been singled out for its collaborative work with businesses as well as excellent teaching and research in the prestigious awards. The winners are due to be announced at the end of November, and with three members of the teaching staff also nominated for awards, everyone at UH will be keeping an eye on the results.
New partnerships with over 40 different businesses were recently announced by the University of Hertfordshire. The partnerships mostly feature around the expansion of the University’s Degree Apprenticeship programmes, driven by increasing demand from employers. Blue-chip businesses such as Airbus and Epson are amongst those to have partnered with UH as they continue to be an increasingly key provider of Degree Apprenticeships in the East of England.
University of Hertfordshire was recognised with the top gold award for teaching excellence in the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). As a business-minded institution, the University of Hertfordshire places a focus on providing high teaching standards through a combination of traditional academic teaching methods and digital resources. Courses are designed with the input of business professionals and are delivered by experienced, innovative staff. The strength of the teaching staff at UH was recently recognised by three individuals being nominated in the THE (Times Higher Education) Awards for their work. Namely, Theo Gilbert (Humanities department) was nominated for Most Innovative Teacher, Professor Rob Chilcott was shortlisted for Research Project of the Year: STEM Category for his work on decontamination techniques following chemical attacks, and Professor Jonathan Morris was jointly shortlisted for the Most Innovative Contribution to a Business-University Collaboration for his work with Nespresso.
There are talented and knowledgeable teaching staff across a variety of different subject areas, who are able to harness their positions to work alongside businesses and provide valuable insight to students. For example, the business school has created an innovative project, collaborating with over 20 businesses to develop strategic marketing plans with academics and students. Special effects students have worked on real-life film projects during their studies, whilst the part-time, expert lecturers are used on a number of occasions to provide extraordinary insight and inspiration to students.
Learning at UH is supported by 10 schools, each offering state-of-the-art facilities and a unique engagement with the business world.
Offering a range of programmes from software development to artificial intelligence, the School of Computer Science is one of the most respected in the country.
The School of Creative Arts looks to enhance creative curiosity with a chance to study numerous courses such as film, design and visual arts.
With a passion for transforming lives through education, this school gives opportunities to gain practical teaching experience at a number of levels.
Access to innovative, industry-leading technology such as Formula One Simulators, Flight Simulators and supersonic wind tunnels make the School of Engineering and Technology an appealing place to study.
With industry partnerships keeping it on the cutting edge of health and social care, the School of Health and Social Work is a national centre of excellence.
Taking theory into real-life business work, the Hertfordshire Business School provides a rounded experience to prepare students for a successful career.
The School of Humanities aims to allow students to enjoy an innovative journey and view the world in different ways.
The School of Law gives students the opportunity to represent the university and compete at a national and international level, where UH has established an excellent reputation.
Brand new technologies allow students at the Life and Medical Sciences School to practice skills in a state-of-the-art environment across a vast range of subjects.
A planetarium, fully-equipped labs and Bayfordbury Observatory make the Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics School at UH one of the most highly regarded in the UK.
Courses at the University of Hertfordshire have specific entry requirements which vary from subject to subject. For international students, there are English language requirements which must also be met. English language proficiency can be proved by a number of qualifications, including:
Students should note that some courses carry higher entry requirements, including English language proficiency scores.
The University of Hertfordshire offers first-class learning facilities, including state-of-the-art technology in a number of school buildings and two Learning Resource Centres. The recently opened New Science Building was recognised in the Most Sustainable Construction category at the 2018 Building Futures Awards. Further new facilities are due to open in 2020, adding to the major developments across the two campuses in the last few years.
UH also houses modern accommodation on campus. All first-year students are guaranteed on campus accommodation to provide a simple and convenient transition into life in Hertfordshire. Various options are available at different levels of cost and facilities, with single rooms from £110 per week ranging up to studio rooms at £190 per week. The accommodation at UH was recently ranked 12th in the 2018 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) and provides an excellent chance for new students to settle into the university and meet new students.
The University of Hertfordshire invests hundreds of thousands of pounds in top performing and innovative students. Numerous scholarships are designed specifically to attract top class international students from a wide range of regions around the globe. Awards come at a range of levels up to GBP 4,000 with students automatically assessed to see if they qualify when they submit their initial application. Students are only eligible to receive one scholarship award, even if they may qualify for multiple. The amount of the award will be deducted from tuition fees.
Aside from academic scholarships such as Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships, European Excellence Scholarships and Regional Scholarships, there are also Sports Scholarships available for outstanding athletes. There are multiple specific awards for students from Africa and the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and South East Asia, Europe and the Americas.
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"The science building is just amazing, everything is brand new..." Harry Studied Pharmaceutical Science
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It is really great, the tutors are all very helpful and the lessons are manageable.
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It is really great, the tutors are all very helpful and the lessons are not too difficult to manage.
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