About

The University of Hertfordshire is an ambitious and entrepreneurial University and is the Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2010. We offer excellence in teaching, learning and research and put students at the heart of our activities. The University is voted in the top 350 Universities in the world by the Times Higher Education, World University Rankings - a global authority on Higher Education. This puts UH in the top 4% of Universities globally. We are the countrys leading business-facing university with a strong focus on the employability of our graduates. We provide students with the knowledge, practical skills and experience that employers look for, giving them the best chance of career success. Producing highly employable graduates is our priority at the University of Hertfordshire. We aim to be the university of choice for employers, with graduates who are in demand for their knowledge, skills and competence. With a student community of over 27,700, including more than 2,900 international students from over 90 different countries, the University has a global network of over 170,000 alumni. UH Online is the University of Hertfordshires hub for online distance learning. Established in 2006, UH Online is dedicated to delivering high academic quality, flexible and accessible alternative to campus-based education. We specialise in online distance learning courses, which can easily fit in and around your current circumstances. Subjects available include BSc, BA and Masters degrees for students worldwide. Weve educated over 1,000 online graduates - student centred learning is at the heart of our course development. This means we understand how you learn and how to best present material online to make it easy to learn and absorb.

Services

Our world-class facilities make the University of Hertfordshire an outstanding place to study, live and work. As part of the University of Hertfordshire, you benefit from:

A self-contained, accessible campus It's a short walk between the two main sites of our single-campus, the state-of-the-art £120Million de Havilland site and College Lane.

Purpose-built facilities Our contemporary academic centres, social venues and accommodation have all been designed to enhance your learning experience.

Excellent study resources To support your learning experience, we offer:

• State-of-the-art technology, including networked electronic systems, hi-tech labs and ICT suites.
• Always-on learning: our award-winning Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, with 2900 study places and 1500 computer workstations.
• Innovative virtual learning: StudyNet connects students and university staff, offering online access to personalised course and study information.
• Cutting-edge facilities: one of the UKs best-equipped astronomical observatories, a flight simulator, wind tunnels, environmental and anechoic chambers, a simulated intensive care unit, creative studios and digital workshops.

Recreational opportunities Because its not all work, work, work at university, enjoy:

• Top sport: the Universitys on-campus Hertfordshire Sports Village offers outstanding sports and fitness facilities for all ages and abilities.
• Peak performances: the stunning 460-seat Weston Auditorium regularly stages acclaimed cultural and arts events.
• Going out on campus: Chill out with a drink and some good company at the Elehouse bar in the Students Union, or visit our £38m entertainment venue: The Forum Hertfordshire is a great place to meet, eat and have a night out with its choice of new bars, eateries and a mini-club.

Student life

There is much more to university than just studying. Its a great opportunity to broaden your horizons by meeting new people and discovering new interests.

The time of your life

However you want to spend your leisure time, youll be spoilt for choice at the University of Hertfordshire.

The Students Union is the hub of university life, with bars, regular live music and events throughout the year, including our famous Summer Ball - a chance to let your hair down at the end of term. With over fifty clubs and societies ranging from climbing to curry, youre sure to find an opportunity to indulge old passions or discover new ones.

Our entertainment venue, 'The Forum Hertfordshire', opened in September 2009. It provides an exciting contemporary venue with state-of-the-art equipment, club, bars, shopping and eateries. Discover more about the different nationalities represented at the University of Hertfordshire through the International Students Associations programme of cultural events and trips. If youre passionate about the arts, the Universitys own arts association, UHArts, runs a programme of comedy, dance and drama throughout the year.