University of Hertfordshire

Overview:

• Founded in 1952 as Hatfield Technical College
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 25,000 students from over 100 countries
• Campuses in Hatfield, St Albans, and London
• Notable achievements:
  • Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (2013)
  • Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community (2018)

Student Life:

• Over 100 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines, including football, rugby, and basketball
• Student support services:
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Disability support
  • International student support
• Campus facilities:
  • Library with over 500,000 books and journals
  • Sports center with gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
  • Student union with bars, restaurants, and entertainment

Academics:

• Academic resources:
  • State-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities
  • Access to online learning resources and databases
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,000 academic staff, including experts in various fields
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Blended learning approach combining lectures, tutorials, and online materials
  • Problem-based learning and project-based learning
• Academic support services:
  • Academic skills workshops
  • Writing center
  • Mathematics support
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Hertfordshire Business School, accredited by AACSB and EQUIS
  • Centre for Astrophysics Research
  • Centre for Research in Early Childhood

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Top 100 UK university (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Excellent reputation for teaching and research
• Specialized facilities, such as the Centre for Astrophysics Research
• Strong industry connections and internship opportunities
• Notable alumni, including:
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Dame Judi Dench, actress
  • Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group

Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center with doctors, nurses, and counselors
• Housing services, including on-campus accommodation and private housing assistance
• Library resources, including books, journals, and online databases
• Technology support, including IT helpdesk and computer labs
• Career development services, including career counseling, CV writing, and interview preparation