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Student life

Here at Herts, we provide the perfect environment for you to learn, develop your skills, and, above all, have a great time. Your experience as a Herts student will be amazing, our students’ union offers over 100 special interest societies to join, where you can try everything from salsa dancing to baking or explore existing passions like anime and manga.  

For all sports enthusiasts, HertSquad offers a variety of ways to stay active. You can participate in regular Active Students events on campus and try different sports without any long-term commitment. If you’d like to compete at a higher level, you can join a sports team and represent the University in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues, competing against other universities from across the country.  

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What's it like to live in East of England?
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The East of England is made up of five counties and cities like Luton, Norwich, and Cambridge. Made famous by its namesake university, picturesque Cambridge attracts droves of visitors, with graduates including Stephen Hawking and Emma Thompson.

Branch out and you’ll find Europe’s equivalent to Silicon Valley – Silicon Fen – a burgeoning hub for big tech players and software start-ups.

This corner of England has a star-studded history, too. Iconic movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Shining were shot at Elstree Studios in Essex. Meanwhile, the University of East Anglia served as Avengers HQ in multiple Marvel movies.

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Campus and facilities

We are based across two main campuses, College Lane and de Havilland, both linked by a free 7-minute shuttle bus or just a 20-minute walk apart.  

You'll have opportunities to try new things and meet new people in recreational spaces, cafes, gyms, and shops across both campuses. Some of our students’ favourite spots include Starbucks and Subway on College Lane, and Café Ambition (which doubles as Bar Ambition) on de Havilland.  

Accommodation

Modern accommodation is available on campus, and you’ll be guaranteed a room in your first year (subject to meeting application deadlines and personal requirements). All bills are included, and you’ll have access to 24/7 support and security. It’s also a great way to make friends, experience campus life, and enjoy the ultimate student experience. 

Find our more about life at Herts here.

Course locations

Main Site

College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

College Lane Campus

College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

Oaklands College

St. Albans Campus, Hatfield Road, Oaklands, AL4 0JA

Hertford Regional College

Scotts Road, Ware, SG12 9JF

Main Site

University Admissions Service, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

De Havilland Campus

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9EU

West Herts College

Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3EZ

North Hertfordshire College

Monkswood Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LA