China

Welcome to students from China
Here you will find important information for Chinese students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country. For support through the application process or if you have any questions, please contact the International Office.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 795 Chinese students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Chinese students at the University of Hertfordshire include:
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Chinese students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements * | Language Requirements * + |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Chinese 2-year Senior High School certificate with 70% or above | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Chinese 3-year Senior High School certificate with 85% or above | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) |
| IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Pre-masters |
| IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Postgraduate Taught | Chinese 4-year Bachelor degree with 70% or above | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depending on course) with no less than 5.5 in any band |
*Some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis.
+For details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page.
Meet us in China
We're delighted to let you know that the University will be visiting China. Please come along to meet us to find out more about studying at the University of Hertfordshire and to make an application.