University of Hertfordshire

Yes, the University of Hertfordshire accepts students through the pathway or the foundation courses for students who do not meet the direct admission requirements  (at least 60 to 70%). 

It is done through Hertfordshire International College (HIC).

Given below are pointers you need to look for -

• HIC Courses help students with what they should know when in the program. 
• Indian students who have completed their 12th with a minimum of 50% or higher, with an IELTS band score of 4.5.

For Indian students who are applying for the undergraduate courses such as Business, Engineering and Computing at Hertfordshire University.

The general admission score requirement for Indian students is the class 12th completion with a minimum of 50% or above.

Some Hertfordshire courses may require higher scores, ranging from 60% to 70% and also the English language proficiency with tests like IELTS (6.0 bands) is required. 

Multiple relevant factors are used to rank universities like the University of Hertfordshire.  Some of the Times Higher Education factors are given below -

• Teaching
• Research environment
• Research quality
• International outlook
• Industry

Yes, the University of Hertfordshire has been ranked #801 in the year 2025 which is an improvement to its previous two years' rankings.

Along with the university rankings, it has ranked well in subjects, such as Physics, and more.

Some factors which are used to rank the universities like -

• Research output
• Faculty quality
• Per capita performance
• Educational quality

Yes, Indian applicants can still receive an offer letter after the UCAS application deadline has passed at the University of Hertfordshire. However, the condition for the same is that the seats at this university are free.

The UK universities generally operate on a rolling basis until the seats are full. The final UCAS consideration deadline is Jun 30, 2026.

The May Intake at the University of Hertfordshire is a smaller intake compared to the other intakes available at Herts. 

The Herts May intake is focused mainly on some PG courses and specific UG courses.

While the September intake at this university is popular, the May intake offers flexibility and is offered in areas, take a look -

• Business
• Engineering
• Computer Science

The May Intake at the University of Hertfordshire is a smaller intake compared to the other intakes available at Herts. 

The Herts May intake is focused mainly on some PG courses and specific UG courses.

While the September intake at this university is popular, the May intake offers flexibility and is offered in areas, take a look -

• Business
• Engineering
• Computer Science

No, the University of Hertfordshire is generally considered a really solid, modern university with a high employment rate. But it is not considered a top-tier UK university. 

As per QS rankings, Hertfordshire University is ranked at #901 for the year 2026. Along with QS, multiple other ranking bodies have also ranked them well. 

BA Business Administration (Top up) course is an online course offered by the Uni of Hertfordshire. The University of Hertfordshire BA Business Administration Top-Up May 2026 intake will start from May 16, 2026. This course is completely taught in the online mode. A few of the documents required to apply for this course are-

• Copies of educational certificates for exam taken since the age of 16
• CV
• Mathematics GCSE at Grade C or above
• Personal statement
• Copy of passport's photo page
• One academic or professional reference 

Yes, the University of Hertfordshire offers conditional admissions for the MS courses if a student has pending English language scores or outstanding documentation. 

Given below are the important guidelines for the same - 

• The conditional requirement for the English language requirement is to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 band in any sub skill 
• Docs which are left for upload like the final transcripts, degree certificates and an academic reference