University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire acceptance rate for Indian students is around 70%. This acceptance rate suggests that this university is moderately selective. Indian students who want to take admission to this university should have passed Class 12, if they want to take admission to UG courses. Those who want to take admission to PG courses, they should have a Bachelor's degree. IELTS score has to be submitted too. 

The University of Hertfordshire has 17,000+ international students. As per HESA facts for the academic year 2022-23, this university was 4th most popular university in the UK for international students. It ranks among the Top 50 UK Universities in the Guardian University rankings 2026. Also, this university offers many scholarships for international students such as-

• Chancellor's International Scholarship
• UG Tri Annual Scholarship
• Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Life as an Indian student at the Hertfordshire Uni is welcoming and supportive with easy access to Indian student groups (UH Indian Society, Hertfordshire Hindu Society, and INSA Hertfordshire), modern classrooms, dining facilities, and student villages.

• Students spend fewer hours in lectures but more time on independent research
• It is easy to manage on-campus living costs (INR 1.2 L per month) via part-time jobs
• Indian restaurants just a 5-10 min away from the College Lane and de Havilland campuses
• Balancing academics with part-time work is challenging, but with the right time management, it is certainly possible

For the overall student life, Uni Hertfordshire receives a 4.3 rating out of 5 as part of <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uk/universities/university-of-hertfordshire/reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad</a>. 

Students of the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uk/universities/university-of-hertfordshire/master-of-business-administration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uni of Hertfordshire can complete an MBA degree</a> within 1 year. While studying this MBA course of this university, students have the opportunity to engage with an innovative approach to management learning and access cutting-edge research. Also, students are going to have access to the university's career coach. As per PTES 2024, the Uni of Hertfordshire ranks in the 6th for Business and Management course. 

The <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uk/universities/university-of-hertfordshire/msc-in-cyber-security" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uni of Hertfordshire MSc in Cybersecurity course</a> is accredited by the BCS. Also, this course is available with optional one-year industry placement. This course is taught by a highly regarded Computer Science department with strong links to Business. Fees for Indian students for this course for 2026-27 is GBP 19,950  (Around INR 26 L). 

Hertfordshire Uni offers placements and career support services to all students. The university provides an employability platform called Handshake. Indian students can also avail of other services such as expert advice, e-learning courses, and much more. Many graduates get better job opportunities from employers all over the world.

According to the facts, 96% of Hertfordshire University's graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation. 

As per Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025, the placement rate for the Uni of Hertfordshire is over 90%. In the case of PG students 96% of the university's graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months. According to Glassdoor, the average salary of this university's graduates have an average salary of EUR 22,000 –EUR 24,000 every year.

Yes, the University of Hertfordshire offers online internship opportunities to Indian students. This option for all the PG Taught students. These online internships run 8 weeks at 15 hours per week. Students can complete these internshiips from anywehere. 

As per the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025, one in three PG interns are hired after completing the program, contributing to 96% of this university's postgraduates in work ot further studies. 

Most students studying on a UK Student Visa can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the term. Some of the top part time jobs in the UK are-

• Graphic Designer
• Translator
• Teaching Assistant
• Barista

Indian students can expect to receive a <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-is-cas-letter-confirmation-of-acceptance-for-studies-articlepage-797" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CAS letter</a> from the University of Hertfordshire from anywhere between 2 to 4 weeks, depending on whether:

• Pre-CAS checks and interviews like compliance, eligibility, and credential verifications are cleared successfully
• Proper processing of the academic and financial documents (such as tuition fee despot receipt)
• Successful clearance of the pre-CAS/sponsorship interview

During peak admission periods (generally right before the Jan and Sep intakes), the processing times can stretch. Students are therefore advised to apply early (ideally 6 to 9 months) before the intended intake.

Yes, you can defer your admission to a future intake at the Uni of Hertfordshire, usually by one academic year or the next available intake for your specific program. 

Admission deferral process can be carried out in the following ways:

• Students with un-enrolled offer can contact the Ask Herts team or the University of Hertfordshire International Office for guidance regarding the same
• Students who already started their course and need to pause mid-studies can submit a Voluntary Suspension of Studies form via the student portal

Check herts.ac.uk to know more.

No, Indian students don't pay an application fee directly to Uni Hertfordshire. Students applying via <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/ucas-application-all-you-need-to-know-articlepage-2007" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UCAS</a> do have to pay a standard fee worth GBP 34.50 (INR 4.4 K) along with an administration fee worth GBP 50 (INR 6.5 K). 

The general deadline to apply for scholarships at the University of Hertfordshire is now closed for the Sep 2026 intake. Certain automatic discounts or early payment benefits like the Full Payment Discount have a later fee completion date of Oct 12, 2026.

Yes, Hertfordshire University gives scholarships to international students. A few of the scholarships available for international students are Chancellor's International Scholarship, UG Tri Annual Scholarship, University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship – Herts Alumni 20% Discount, Early Payment Bird Discount, etc. A few of the details of these scholarships are given below:

Scholarships

Eligibility

Amount

Chancellor's International Scholarship

Available to UG & PG international students

£500 (INR 56k) - £4,000 (INR 4.4 L)

UG Tri Annual Scholarship

Available to UG international students

£1,500 (Around INR 1.68 L)

Early Bird Payment Discount

Available to PG international students

PG applicants - £2,000 (Around INR 2.24 L)

University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship

PG Taught course and Research degree

20% tuition fee reduction

The University of Hertfordshire King’s Award Scholarship is available for all PG-taught international applicants. It is a one-off payment for first-time applicants. The amount for this scholarship is £2,000 and to avail this scholarship, the applicants should have paid their full tuition deposit of £5,000 as per the specified date. Not available for UG applicants, and PG School of Health & Social Work Courses and Non-Standard courses in Law, OSPAP, Research, Pre-Sessional English, HIC or online courses. 

Yes, the Uni of Hertfordshire does allow students to transfer from their current course to another one, either during the same year or at the start of the next one. Students need to meet the conditions below to be eligible for the same:

• Meet the standard academic and English language requirements
• Receive an approval from an academic tutor or admissions team
• Submit new transcripts matching the subject

Yes, Indian students can pay their tuition fee in 2-4 installments at Uni Hertfordshire. Standard installment plans require students to pay 50% of their tuition fees before the semester begins, while the rest is spread out over the semester or later.

To know more, check herts.ac.uk

If you fail to pay your tuition fees on time at the Uni of Hertfordshire, the university has the right to take any of the following actions:

• withdraw access to StudyNet and Canvas, thus preventing students from submitting assignments or registering for award ceremonies
• withdraw you from your course
• refuse to confer a University award
• suspend the ability to register for future studies at Hertfordshire Uni
• Cancel your enrolment

If you are facing issues paying your dues on time, contact the University's counselling service in Student Wellbeing.

International students are required to pay a deposit of GBP 5,000 (INR 6.45 Lakhs) prior to registration. The rest of the fees can be paid in line with the liability dates associated with your year and semester of entry. The standard documents that have to be submitted with this university's application are academic transcripts, references, English language proficiency test scores, personal statement, passport photo page, immigration history evidence, disclosure and barring service check, program-specific documents. Receive the CAS and complete all the other admission process.

For short distances (to towns like Hatfield, St Albans, and Watford) local buses and campus shuttles are better. These cost as low as GBP 1 (INR 129)/ride.

For longer travel, the UK's rail network is the better choice. A 16-25 Railcard can be used to travel for GBP 35 (INR 4.5 K) per month, and avail an 30-33% discount.

Distance between London and Uni of Hertfordshire is 32 km. It takes approx 36 minutes to get from London to Uni of Hertfordshire including transfers. Fastest way to reach this university from London is 32 minutes. While studying at university, students can join societies. Categories of student societies at this university are academic, cultural, social, political, etc.  

 The nearest airport to the University of Hertfordshire is London Luton Airport (LU2 9LY). The distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and the University of Hertfordshire is 18.9 miles (24 mins) via the M1 and A414 route. Students can check the Hertfordshire Airport Transfers in town that offers Airport taxis from Luton Airport to UH and taxis from London airports to Herts.

Estimated taxi price to all airports

London City Airport

GBP 69/INR 7,182 (single trip)

Luton Airport

GBP 33/INR 3,434 (single trip)

Heathrow Airport

GBP 60/INR 6,245 (single trip)

*GBP/INR = 104.09

Uni of Hertfordshire ranks at #48 in 2026 by the Guardian rankings 2026. In the previous year's rankings, this university was ranked at #75. A huge improvement can be seen in the Guardian rankings. In the Complete University Guide rankings 2027, Hertfordshire University ranks at #70. So, in the UK-based rankings, this university ranks in the Top 100 UK Universities. 

In the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 rankings, the Uni of Hertfordshire ranks at #51, getting recignized for excellence in a number of subject areas and student experience. Also, in the Complete University Guide rank, this university ranks at #70 position in 2027. In The Guardian rankings, this university ranks at #48 in 2026. 

Hertfordshire Uni ranks at #70 in the Complete University Guide Rankings 2027. According to The Guardian, this university ranks at #48 in 2026. As per the rankings, this shows that the Uni of Hertfordshire ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the UK.