Study abroad at University of Hertfordshire
Established in 1992, University of Hertfordshire is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Hatfield (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. This institution also has a branch campus in St Albans. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Hertfordshire (UH) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Hertfordshire (UH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Why study at University of Hertfordshire?
The University of Hertfordshire has two campuses, namely De Havilland and College Lane, which are spread across sprawling premises. The campuses offer on-campus accommodation to the students and are equipped with many first-class facilities such as a gym, central hub and social spaces. They also have sports facilities, including a pool and a climbing wall. De Haville Campus opened in the year 2005 and is provided with a computer centre, library and resource centre. Both the campuses are accessible by bus and trains. The university offers bus services to the students called Uno. Uno provides safe rides to the students and staff members at a discounted rate. The university has many educational spots, including a creative art gallery, biology lab, aerospace lab, simulation wards, observatory and a law building.
Life as an international student
This university offers placement opportunities in many areas such as business, creative arts, physics, maths and law. According to the Complete University Guide 2015, it has the lowest rate of 'student relevant' crimes. The Trident Media Radio is the campus radio operated by the students. This university has a plethora of partners. Some of them are McGill University Canada, University of Okhalama and James Cook University. The university has developed many notable alumni that are doing successfully in their fields. Tony Banham is the Founder of Hong Kong War Diary Project. Helen Lederer is a famous actress and comedian. Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Darell Leikin graduated from the University of Hertfordshire. Chris Gubbey is Auto Executive for General Motors. Upen Patel is an acclaimed film actor and a model. BBC presenter, Kate Bellingham is a renowned alumnus of this university. In addition, it has also produced many eminent sports personalities such as Ajaz Akhtar, who is a British cricketer and Noah Cato, who is a rugby union player
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Fees and funding
In common with other UK universities, the University of Hertfordshire charges tuition fees. There are separate fees for UK, EU and international students. The University of Hertfordshire has competitive tuition fees as well as a large scholarship fund for Overseas and European Union applicants.