Overview

The University of Hertfordshire is a dynamic institution that champions social mobility and drives personal and societal change. Focused on nurturing entrepreneurs and future leaders, innovators, and trailblazers across various fields, Hertfordshire partners with employers, professional bodies, and government to address real-world needs. The university empowers its community to make a global impact.

With a legacy of over 70 years, Hertfordshire continues to innovate, offering high-quality teaching and groundbreaking research. Its 35,000-strong student body, representing over 110 countries, benefits from 700+ career-focused degrees and access to 170+ global university partners. Recognized with the King’s Award for Enterprise, Hertfordshire is known for its international reach and cutting-edge facilities.

Key Highlights:

  1. 35,000 students from 110+ countries
  2. 700+ career-focused degree options
  3. 170+ global university partnerships
  4. King’s Award for Enterprise recognition

Entry Requirements

Bachelors

The normal entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are completion of 12 years of school education and successful completion of a school leaving certificate equivalent to UK 'A' Levels.

A Levels. Please see our course pages for the A Level requirements for your course of interest.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

  1. IBO Level 3 Certificate in Higher Level (HL) subjects
  2. IBO Level 3 Certificate in Standard Level (SL) subjects
  3. IBO Level 3 Certificate in Extended Essay
  4. IBO Level 3 Certificate in Theory of Knowledge

Post Graduate

Before you apply you should check whether you meet the entry requirements for the degree course you are interested in. For masters please check the course requirements. The normal entry requirements for postgraduate degrees are completion of a Bachelor degree in a relevant subject area at a level equivalent to a UK 2:2 honours degree.

 

English Language Requirements

For the majority of our courses, we accept the following tests;

GCSE English Language: Grade C or above.

IGCSE English: Grade C or above.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) for undergraduate or 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) for postgraduate.

Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) score of 169 (with no less than 162 in any band) for undergraduate or 176 (with no less than 162 in any band) for postgraduate.

C2 Proficiency (CPE) score of 180 (with no less than 162 in any band) for both undergraduate and postgraduate.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): 59 (with no less than 59 in any band) for undergraduate or postgraduate.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 72 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20 for undergraduate or a score of 79 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20 for postgraduate.

LanguageCert International ESOL: B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) Listening: 33/50; Reading: 33/50: Writing: 33/50; Speaking: 33/50

Skills for English: SELT and Skills for English: Global: Minimum B2 Pass in all four components (equivalent to IELTS 6.0), minimum B2 Pass with Merit in all four components (equivalent to IELTS 6.5). Discounts available. More information is in our discount section below.

Oxford International English Test Centre (OIETC): Overall grade B2+ with B2 in each skill (equivalent to IELTS 6.0), overall grade C1 with B2 in each skill (equivalent to IELTS 6.5).

Duolingo English Test: 120 overall with no less than 95 in each band (to meet an IELTS equivalent of 6.5 with 5.5 in each band), and 105 overall with no less than 95 in each band  (to meet an IELTS equivalent of 6.0)

IELTS, PTE and TOEFL tests are valid for 2 years and must be valid up to the date the CAS (Certificate of Acceptance for Studies) is issued.

This is not an exhaustive list. Please refer to the UKVI for a full list of approved English language tests. UKVI minimum requirements differ from the University's overall English entry criteria.

Tuition Fees

International tuition fees for 2024-25

Level of study

Standard fee

Deposite Amount

Standard undergraduate

£15,500

£5,000

Standard postgraduate 1 year courses

£16,450

£5,000

Standard postgraduate class based 2 year master courses*

£17,950

£5,000

Standard postgraduate lab based 2 year master courses**

£18,950

£5,000

 

International tuition fees for 2025-26

Level of study

Standard fee

Deposite Amount

Standard undergraduate

£15,965

£5,000

Standard postgraduate 1 year courses

£17,250

£5,000

Standard postgraduate class based 2 year master courses*

£18,800

£5,000

Standard postgraduate lab based 2 year master courses**

£19,800

£5,000

Scholarships

Bachelors:    Upto £4000

Masters:       Upto £2000

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