University of Hertfordshire

Next open day: Saturday 27 June

Visit the University of Hertfordshire, a Guardian Top 50 University, to explore the courses, campus and community that could shape your future.

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Overview

The University of Hertfordshire, a Guardian Top 50 University is a modern, dynamic and enterprising university that delivers career-focused degrees for graduates to succeed in the competitive global market. Herts is a campus-based university spread over two sites, just 25 minutes from London, offering exciting opportunities for work experience, learning, social and cultural experiences.

Herts has extensive links with business and industry that give you the chance to gain professional work experience, helping you to stand out in the job market. Students have undertaken placements at companies including Tesla Motors (UK), Microsoft and Google.

We are a university that champions progress and produces the leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs of the future. Your career of tomorrow is powered by your education at Herts today. You receive a high-quality education that’s innovative, creative and unlocks opportunities for your career, all in an open, welcoming and dynamic environment.

Why choose Herts?

Our focus has always been on understanding what employers want and preparing graduates for a successful future. We provide courses and opportunities that define your career. The strength of our partnerships with key employers and professional bodies, together with industry standard facilities and opportunities to study at more than 170 universities worldwide ensure that our graduates excel in the competitive global market.

Strong career prospects

Over 90% of undergraduates are in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025)*. Our strong ties to industry leaders and professional bodies give you valuable opportunities to develop your skills, enhance your CV, and expand your professional network. You’ll also gain the practical skills, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience you need to thrive in today’s competitive global job market.

*from 2022/23 graduates, in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

Learn in state-of the-art facilities

We continue to invest £250m to further enhance the campus experience. Ranked 6th in the UK for facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025), our industry-standard spaces replicate a real-world working environment, giving you hands-on experience with the same technologies you’ll use in your future career.

We are opening a new medical school in 2026, welcoming international medical students in its initial intake. Hertfordshire Medical School will offer industry-standard facilities designed to reflect real healthcare environments, including immersive labs and a simulated ward equipped with advanced, high-fidelity mannequins and modern critical care technology. Students will also benefit from virtual and augmented reality-enhanced learning.

The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, which opened in September 2024, includes cutting-edge computing and technology resources, such as a specialist robotics lab, flight simulators, a Formula One car simulator, and a Smart Systems lab. A £2 million wind tunnel places students at the forefront of aerospace education alongside a new high-speed impact tester for modelling ice, hail, and bird strikes. Engineering students access a dedicated Formula Student workshop.

Our wider facilities include an Enterprise Hub, a dedicated Science Building, modern lecture theatres, and a light and sound stage. Its observatory is home to one of the UK’s largest telescopes available to students, as well as a 200-acre environmental field centre. Sports students learn at the Institute of Sport, which features a biomechanics laboratory, human physiology and blood research labs, a sports injury clinic, and an environmental control room.