University of Hertfordshire
1952
Founded
approx. 30,000
Students
approx. 35%
International students
Public
Type
About University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire began as Hatfield Technical College in 1952 and became a university in 1992. Its campuses in Hatfield are about 25 minutes by train from central London.
It is a frequent choice for Indian postgraduates in business, computer science, data science, engineering and pharmacy, with January and September starts and optional placement years.
Highlights
- Close to London with lower living costs
- January and September intakes on many courses
- Placement-year options on selected master's degrees
- Aerospace and automotive heritage in engineering
Tuition (indicative, per year)
GBP 16,000 – 20,000 per year (indicative)
Intakes
January, September
English requirements (from)
IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58 · TOEFL 72
Campus and student life
College Lane and de Havilland campuses are linked by a free path and bus, with on-campus housing, a large sports village and quick trains into London.
Courses at University of Hertfordshire
A selection only. University of Hertfordshire offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.
Studying in United Kingdom?
The UK offers one-year master's degrees and three-year bachelor's degrees that save time and money. The Graduate Route allows two years of post-study work for applications made up to 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months from January 2027.
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