University of Hertfordshire
About
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) is a public research university in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It is based primarily in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Its antecedent institution, Hatfield Technical College, was founded in 1948 and was identified as one of 25 Colleges of Technology in the United Kingdom in 1959. In 1992, Hatfield Polytechnic was granted university status by the British government...
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) is a public research university in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It is based primarily in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Its antecedent institution, Hatfield Technical College, was founded in 1948 and was identified as one of 25 Colleges of Technology in the United Kingdom in 1959. In 1992, Hatfield Polytechnic was granted university status by the British government and subsequently renamed University of Hertfordshire. It is one of the post-1992 universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,285
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 61%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 145 | 42.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =353 | 42.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =594 | 42.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =903 | 42.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Hertfordshire?
University of Hertfordshire's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =897.
When was University of Hertfordshire founded?
University of Hertfordshire was founded in 1952.
What are the top subjects at University of Hertfordshire?
Top subjects at University of Hertfordshire include: Philosophy, Space Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Psychology.
Where is University of Hertfordshire located?
University of Hertfordshire is located in Hatfield, United Kingdom.