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University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire is located in the small town of Hatfield, 25 minutes by train from Kings Cross station in London.

Country
United Kingdom
City
Hatfield
Agreement
Study Abroad , Exchange
Type
Studies
University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

About the partner institution

University of Hertfordshire

The university is divided into two campuses and has approximately 27,000 students, of which around 2,800 are international.

The university focuses on innovation, modern facilities and flexible studies.

Available places

  • With tuition: unlimited
  • Free: 4 each semester

Requirements

You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.

Applicants must have at least 4 in English from Norwegian upper secondary school.

 

 

Credits and courses

In England, the normal workload is four modules per semester, and 15 UK credits is the same as 7.5 Norwegian credits. Please note that some modules that are 30 UK credits run over two semesters and are only available to students who will be on exchange for a full year.

Students can choose courses from the study catalogue, and it is possible to combine subjects from different faculties.

Courses

NB: Students who get free places to take subjects within "Education" and "Humanities" must choose subjects from these faculties:

 

 

The academic year

September - January

January - May

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees are approximately £5,500 per semester.

Accommodation

Housing is guaranteed and there are student dormitories on both campuses. Students will normally be given a single room with a private bathroom and share a large kitchen with 10-12 other students.

Students can apply for housing once they have been admitted and have been sent a student number.

Student housing

Additional information

Free places are reserved for bachelor students from the the School of Business and Law and students who want to take subjects within "Education" and "Humanities".

Places with tuition can be filled by students from most study programmes at UiA.

The examination period for the autumn semester finishes in mid-January, and students who are only on exchange in the autumn semester must be prepared to travel back to take the necessary exams. 

See the academic calendar

 

How to apply

Application deadlines:

  • 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange 
  • 10 September for exchange in the spring semester

More information about exchange and the application process

These programmes offer exchange to University of Hertfordshire