University of Hertfordshire

one of the top 150 universities in the world under 50 years old (Times Higher Education 100 under 50 rankings 2017)

University of Hertfordshire graduates have once again in 2017 recorded employment rates of over 96% which puts them highest in the east of England region - outperforming several Russell Group Universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

OUR STRATEGIC PARTNER SINCE 2003

With its heritage in Britain’s pioneering aeronautical industry, the University has been an innovative force in education since the early 1950s. Today, it hosts a thriving community of more than 25,000 students who study 300 flexible degree options at a vibrant, inclusive, campus-based institution. Alongside TEF Gold rated teaching, the University’s strong relationships with industry and award-winning careers services ensure students gain the knowledge and skills they need to match their ambition and succeed.

Academics are experts in their field, and many are focused on researching solutions to the Grand Challenges of our time. From developing a humanoid robot that can support children with autism, to using a pioneering laser facility to deliver critical insights into climate change, staff drive forward and deliver cutting-edge research.

The University of Hertfordshire has been an anchor institution for the regional economy and community since its beginning. Through its all-campus incubator ethos and status as an Enterprise Zone, the University gives hundreds of local businesses the support and facilities they need to learn and grow each year.

Globally, the University partners with institutions in countries all over the world, as well as welcoming 4,000 students from over 100 countries to its campus in the UK. Home students are also encouraged to take the opportunity to experience studying abroad at one of over 170 Universities worldwide.

At the University of Hertfordshire students, staff and businesses consistently reach their full potential. They continue to think bigger, stand out and positively impact local, national and international communities.

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

The School of Creative Art's origins go back 125 years to an art college in St. Albans. A merger between the University of Hertfordshire and Hertfordshire College of Art and Design in the 1990s added to its creative credentials. Today it is a thriving School that houses wonderful studios for art, photography, multimedia, graphic, and product design classes including well-equipped workshops for metalwork, woodwork, plastics, and fabrics. The computer resources offer a wealth of opportunity for 3D modelling, multimedia design and work with sound, video and animation.

The School has important international ties and its reputation abroad is very high. It aims to help students become independent, goal-oriented and resourceful practitioners who know the history of design and are well prepared for work in the creative industries.

HERTFORDSHIRE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Hertfordshire Business School was founded to transform students into learners and professionals, enabling them to play their part in the global economy by challenging and innovating business thinking.

The School delivers close to 20,000 scheduled learning activities per annum, supporting more than 1 million hours of student learning per annum. School’s events cover a range of exciting topics to help business owners plus management issues for working professionals and executives. Around 4,300 students are studying one of 13 flexible Business subject areas.

Innovative and acclaimed research is constantly produced in the Hertfordshire Business School. The School has concentrated its wide ranging research on Business and Management into one large Research Centre - Centre for Research on Management, Economy and Society (CRoMES).

Hertfordshire Business School’s professional accreditations include:
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
City and Guilds (C&G)
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Study exchange programmes

Reasons to choose UH

ACCOLADES AND RANKINGS

The University of Hertfordshire is one of the top 150 universities in the world under 50 years old according to the Times Higher Education 100 under 50 rankings 2017. Also it is included in the Times Higher Education list of the 100 most international universities in the world published in January 2015. The survey, conducted by the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), revealed in its UK Performance Indicators for Employment 2015/2016 that the University of Hertfordshire is now ranked 21st out of 125 universities in the UK (for universities with over 500 students). The University of Hertfordshire also achieved the top gold ranking in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2018.
Graduate employment rate

University of Hertfordshire graduates have once again in 2017 recorded employment rates of over 96% which puts them highest in the east of England region - outperforming several Russell Group Universities including Oxford and Cambridge. 96.5% of University of Hertfordshire students are in work or further study six months after graduating, according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey; well above the national average for the UK (94.3%).
Excellent study resources

The School of Creative Arts provides some of the best facilities in the UK for studying and producing your own creative work in art, design, film, media and music. Students benefit from cutting-edge study resources creative studios and digital workshops. Facilities are supported by specialist technical officers who offer high levels of support and advice in their particular specialism.
Modern facilitites

World-class facilities make UH an outstanding place to study, live and work. Its award-winning Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, with some 3,000 study seats and over 1,200 computer workstations. On-campus Hertfordshire Sports Village offers outstanding sports and fitness facilities. A fantastic range of halls on campus – around 3,500 students live on campus in University-owned and managed student accommodation so they're always close to the social and learning facilities they need. Social life is presented through a thriving range of clubs, societies and Students' Union events.
Proximity to London

The University of Hertfordshire is located in Hatfield, just 22 minutes by the fastest train from London's King's Cross station. Students are in easy reach of London's major art galleries, design consultancies, fashion and interior design houses and thriving music communities.

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