| Location | Hatfield , United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 25130 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1992 | Estimated Cost of Living | 9207 GBP |
| Address | De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU, United Kingdom |
The University is the UK's leading business-facing university and an exemplar in the sector. It is innovative and enterprising and challenges individuals and organizations to excel.
The University of Hertfordshire (UOH) is a public university in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The university is based largely in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Its antecedent institution, Hatfield Technical College, was founded in 1948 and was identified as one of 25 Colleges of Technology in the United Kingdom in 1959. In 1992, Hatfield Polytechnic was granted university status by the British government and subsequently renamed the University of Hertfordshire. It is one of the post-1992 universities.
Hertfordshire has two campuses based in College Lane and de Havilland. With over 25,130 students, including more than 5,200 international students that together represent 100 countries, Hertfordshire has global alumni of over 1,650 The university is one of Hertfordshire's largest employers with over 2,700 staff, 812 of which are academic members of staff. It has a turnover of more than £235 million.
The university has 11 schools: Hertfordshire Business School, Computer Science, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health and Social Work, Humanities (which oversees its CATS program), Hertfordshire Law School, Life, and Medical Sciences, Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematics and Hertfordshire Higher Education Consortium. The university's School of Pharmacy has granted full Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain accreditation.
Reasons to study at Hertfordshire
Hatfield is a 25-minute train ride from London
The University of Hertfordshire is based in Hatfield, a town just 25 minutes from central London by train.
There is plenty to see and enjoy while you study with us, surrounded by the beautiful British countryside of Hertfordshire, whilst also being able to experience the highs of London living within close reach.
96% of graduates are in work or further study
We are proud to say that over 96% of our graduates are in employment or further study within just 6 months of graduating with a degree from the University. Employment is at the heart of everything we do.
We work with leading businesses, to ensure all our programmes are tailored to meet the needs of employers. Practical assignments are based on real-world issues, giving you valuable experience for when you graduate.
Rated as one of the safest University towns in the region
Living at the University of Hertfordshire you will be able to enjoy the facilities on one of our multi-million-pound campuses at one of the safest University locations in the East of England. We also offer guaranteed accommodation for all first-year international students
A high quality, professional accredited teaching
The University of Hertfordshire has established fantastic links with blue-chip companies over many years ensuring your degree is connected to a global network of industry leaders. We have received support from companies including Microsoft, Samsung, Sony Music and many more.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are accredited by bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Association of MBAs, EPAS, Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Solicitors Regulation Authority to name but a few.
Modern practical teaching facilities
Our campus is home to the £38 million Forum Hertfordshire, which is a vital part of Hertfordshire's live music and club scene. Our latest investment of £50 million on a state-of-the-art Life and Medical Sciences building which opened in 2016. As well as our £10m Law Court building voted the eight most impressive law school building in the world!
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