Rankings of University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire (UOH) is a publicly funded university in Hertfordshire, England. The university has two campuses that it operates from; College Lane, and de Havilland. The university works with approximately 25,000 students at any given time, and has 11 distinct schools within the university dedicating themselves to a wide variety of subjects.

Latest ranking updates for University of Hertfordshire
  • September 2024: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of (Business and Management) with University of Hertfordshire in position 74.
  • September 2024: Publication of . Ranking position #75.
  • August 2024: New edition of . University of Hertfordshire ranked #901.
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities . Ranking position #725.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #33 
    • #41 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #52 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #54 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #45 
    • #55 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #50 
    • #60 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #62 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Business

    • #44 
    • #53 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #49 
    • #65 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #65 
    • #83 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #601 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Design

    • #46 
    • #55 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #31 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #11 
    • #12 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #50 
    • #62 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #28 
    • #33 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #40 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #45 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #601 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #54 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #31 
    • #37 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #43 
    • #50 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #59 
    • #72 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #86 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #44 
    • #59 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #67 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #82 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #49 
    • #61 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #62 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #39 
    • #54 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #44 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #401 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #28 
    • #36 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #56 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #50 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #79 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #235 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #72 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #60 
    • #79 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #61 
    • #80 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #425 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #11 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #13 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #26 
    • #31 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #40 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #47 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Hertfordshire

Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Education
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#31 
Sports Science
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#31 
Design
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#33 
Engineering
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#37 
Journalism & Media Studies
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#41 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#44 
Natural Sciences
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#50 
Languages & Literature
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#53 
Business

Student Ratings for University of Hertfordshire

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.3 (based on 3551 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.7 (based on 2992 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 559 student ratings)

“I loved my time at Hertfordshire, and I’ve missed this place since I left. I met so many people here, including long-term friends. The staff are experts in their subject field, and the facilities are well equipped and modern. If I could, I would repeat this experience again from start to finish."

About University of Hertfordshire

PROS

  • Usually, the first thing comes to mind for students at Hertfordshire is the high -quality facilities on campus. Some popular examples include the library and the gym.
  • Learners highlight the university’s spacious and homely accommodation. Students generally feel that they get a lot back in return for what they pay.
  • Ranked among the top 1,000 worldwide by QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education. This could be helpful if applying for a high -level job, depending on the employer.

CONS

  • Some students point out that there is not a lot to do in the area. Activities are mostly limited to eating out and going to shipping outlets.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1952
Telephone:
+44 1707 284000
Address:
College Lane
AL10 9AB, Hatfield
England UK
Website:
https://www.herts.ac.uk/
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Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Hertfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
2992 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 186 students of University of Hertfordshire participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Hertfordshire in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 75.5

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Hertfordshire

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
14855
postgraduates:
10295
Total:
25150
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
6070
Computing:
3760
Nursing and Midwifery:
3145
Mechanical Engineering:
1505
Education and Teaching:
1425
Law:
1350
Biosciences:
1145
Creative Arts and Design:
1060
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
695
Psychology:
650
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
570
Medicine (Non-Specific):
390
Performing Arts:
320
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
295
Physics and Astronomy:
270
Social Policy:
265
Mathematical Sciences:
215
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
185
English Studies:
165
Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
145
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
100
Architecture, Building and Planning:
95
Politics:
90
History:
80
Civil Engineering:
75
Philosophy:
60
Languages and Area Studies :
55
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
4920
Nigeria:
1155
Pakistan:
830
China:
305
Bangladesh:
210
Malaysia:
90
Zimbabwe:
70
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
70
Kenya:
60
Vietnam:
55
Nepal:
45
Ghana:
45
Qatar:
45
United States:
45
Egypt:
40
Indonesia:
40
Sri Lanka:
40
Russia:
35
Iran:
30
Turkey:
30
Tanzania:
30
Canada:
30
United Arab Emirates:
30
Philippines:
25
Thailand:
20
Uganda:
20
Kuwait:
20
Saudi Arabia:
20
Peru:
15
Uzbekistan:
15
Zambia:
15
South Africa:
15
Brazil:
15
Australia:
10
Bahrain:
10
Singapore:
10
Jordan:
10
Trinidad and Tobago:
10
Norway:
10
Switzerland:
10
Ukraine:
10
Oman:
5
Albania:
5
Colombia:
5
Chile:
5
Algeria:
5
Mexico:
5
Jamaica:
5
Botswana:
5
British Virgin Islands:
5
Bermuda:
5
Cameroon:
5
Mauritius:
5
Morocco:
5
Kyrgyzstan:
5
Lebanon:
5
Mozambique:
5
Namibia:
5
Iraq:
5
Rwanda:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Somalia:
5
Africa not otherwise specified:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Brunei:
5
Taiwan:
5
Cambodia:
5
Kazakhstan:
5
Korea (South):
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Hertfordshire

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West Herts College
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North Hertfordshire College
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Hertford Regional College
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Oaklands College
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De Havilland Campus
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College Lane Campus
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FAQ

University of Hertfordshire ranks #49 in England UK in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 380 universities in England UK.

University of Hertfordshire ranks #1 in Hatfield in our meta ranking.

University of Hertfordshire is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 29 rankings of University of Hertfordshire.

University of Hertfordshire achieved #42 in StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Hertfordshire.

University of Hertfordshire achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #2 in (Mental Health Nursing). See all subject rankings for University of Hertfordshire.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings University of Hertfordshire ranks #1 among universities in Hatfield and #49 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Hertfordshire.

In our meta ranking University of Hertfordshire ranks #49 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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