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
  • March 2024: University of Hertfordshire ranks 1081 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #1123.
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #1051.
  • October 2023: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) update. University of Hertfordshire achieves place 401.

University rankings

    • #75 
    • #95 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #69 
    • #87 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #83 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #601 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #851 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #1172 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #901 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #1081 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #1132 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #201 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #751 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #1123 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #706 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #384 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #624 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #262 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #67 
    • #1051 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #725 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #660 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #33 
    • #41 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #51 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #53 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #50 
    • #60 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #64 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #46 
    • #58 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #46 
    • #62 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #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

    • #41 
    • #48 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #30 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #23 
    • #27 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #64 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #27 
    • #32 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #45 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #601 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #40 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #50 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #54 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #29 
    • #34 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #55 
    • #64 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #72 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #89 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #44 
    • #59 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #71 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #79 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #48 
    • #60 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #62 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #66 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #38 
    • #651 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #27 
    • #36 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #42 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #401 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #35 
    • #44 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #49 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #39 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #50 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #55 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #74 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #235 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #57 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #62 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #80 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #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]
    • #66 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #7 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #13 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #14 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #23 
    • #29 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #40 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #52 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Hertfordshire

Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27 
Education
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#29 
Sports Science
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Design
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#32 
Engineering
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#34 
Journalism & Media Studies
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#36 
Natural Sciences
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#41 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#58 
Business
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#59 
Law

Student Ratings for University of Hertfordshire

Student satisfaction:
4.3 (based on 559 student ratings)
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/
Social:

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

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

Student composition of University of Hertfordshire

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
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

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FAQ

University of Hertfordshire ranks #52 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 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 27 rankings of University of Hertfordshire.

University of Hertfordshire achieved #83 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 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 #4 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Physiotherapy). 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 112 university rankings University of Hertfordshire ranks #1 among universities in Hatfield and #52 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Hertfordshire.

In our meta ranking University of Hertfordshire ranks #52 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.