University of Hertfordshire

Yes, Indian students can get an English waiver if their schooling was done via the English medium. In this case, the students would not have to take IELTS or TOEFL they can submit their application without this. 

The school has to issue a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter or strong class 12th English scores in place of IELTS. 

The University of Hertfordshire uses a holistic approach while assessing a student's profile.

They are more inclined towards the overall student potential rather than the academic scores.  

The factors given below come under the holistic profile - 

• Personal Statements 
• Interviews
• Portfolios 
• Work experience for some courses 

For Indian students, the University of Hertfordshire can be a highly favourable and career-oriented university. This university is ranked highly by some of the most reputable ranking bodies of the world. 

The most popular courses at this university are given below, take a look - 

• MBA
• MSc in Cybersecurity
• MSc in Data Science & Analytics 

The University of Hertfordshire has 17,000+ international students. As per HESA facts for the academic year 2022-23, this university was 4th most popular university in the UK for international students. It ranks among the Top 50 UK Universities in the Guardian University rankings 2026. Also, this university offers many scholarships for international students such as-

• Chancellor's International Scholarship
• UG Tri Annual Scholarship
• Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

The Uni of Hertfordshire MSc in Cybersecurity course is accredited by the BCS. Also, this course is available with optional one-year industry placement. This course is taught by a highly regarded Computer Science department with strong links to Business. Fees for Indian students for this course for 2026-27 is GBP 19,950  (Around INR 26 L). 

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