University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire is the UK's leading business-facing University and an exemplar in the sector.

“We are an innovative and enterprising university, challenging individuals and organisations to excel.”

It is innovative and enterprising and challenges individuals and organisations to excel.

The University of Hertfordshire is one of the region's largest employers with over 2,700 staff and a turnover of more than £235 million. With a student community of over 24,800 including more than 4,100 overseas students from over eighty five different countries, the University has a global network of over 210,000 alumni.

Innovation, creativity and an enterprising mindset are the defining characteristics of our University. We provide flexible and transformational learning and commit to adding value to our partners and delivering positive and productive engagements with business, industry and the professions.

Degree Apprenticeships

uherts 31807089473We’re investing futures, bridging skills gaps with Degree Apprenticeships.

The University is launching a series of Degree Apprenticeship programmes, created for employers, by employers.

We are working in partnership with businesses to deliver and assess Degree Apprenticeship schemes through a combination of classroom, online and work-based learning, delivering practical skills and industry knowledge to support development in the workplace.

Take a look at our website for more informaion.

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A mutually beneficial exchange of specialist skills, knowledge, and resources

Business Development Director from GI was invited to sit on the UH Industry Advisory Panel to help shape future course content for graduate employment opportunities. The knowledge transfer was not just one way, as the School gained new insight into satellite communications.

Balance of Plant systems prototype help EES become sustainable energy systems integrator

This project allowed EES to acquire the new expertise needed in control and health monitoring techniques.

Mo’ Data, Mo’ Problems…

Our route through the big data maze has been mapped to cover off the key zones, and each company’s experience will be quite individual.

A dearth of agriculture graduates is threatening food sustainability

The food industry needs a revolution to feed a growing population, and new generations of graduates are required

Placements, internships & sandwich years

Evidence suggests that students who undertake placements get better grades and are more employable.

University Employment Service

All of our courses are shaped by input from employers, which ensures students and graduates have the skills demanded across a wide variety of sectors.

Dynamic partnerships develop Hertfordshire talent

Renowned as the UK's leading business-facing university, the University of Hertfordshire helps enhance talent and make a measurable difference to the future.

Case Study: University of Hertfordshire

The aspiration is that by 2020 all students graduating from the University will hold some form of accredited work experience.

Business Services

At the University of Hertfordshire we have a dedicated business services team. Our team provides a wide range of tailored services designed to help businesses gain measurable results. We can provide support with research, developing and designing a new business idea or tackling a strategic issue.