Facilities

Whether you’re studying, socialising, playing sport, enjoying the arts or planning your career, the University of Hertfordshire’s facilities are simply world-class.

The de Havilland LRC at night

See what we have to offer

From state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centres, to specialist facilities including an astronomical teaching observatory, to our £15 million Sports Village, the University of Hertfordshire is an outstanding place to study, live and work.

Our two main sites are in Hatfield, including the £120 million de Havilland campus.

State-of-the-art study facilities

Students using Studynet

Check out our state-of-the art, 24hour Learning Resources Centres - some of the largest and best equipped in the UK - and find out how StudyNet, our innovative e-education system, can help you succeed.

Social Life

There's a vibrant, buzzing social life at Hertfordshire, both on campus and off, with a wide range of local clubs, bars, restaurants and more. Plus student entertainment on campus is about to get a massive boost with the opening of our multi-million pound ForumHertfordshire development.

Sports facilities

Rock climber scaling a wall

Our vibrant £16 Million Sports Village offers some of the best university sports facilities in the UK, used by major sports teams such as The Arsenal and Saracens.  Or if keeping fit and healthy is more your thing, there are fitness facilities to rival any private gym, all at a fraction of the cost.

Arts and entertainment

Interior of the Weston auditorium

Enjoy the dynamic cultural scene at our range of arts and entertainment venues. Our 460 seat Weston Auditorium plays host to the best plays, concerts and comedy the UK has to offer and our galleries offer a world class programme of visual arts exhibitions including our annual student degree shows.

Career planning

Our comprehensive Careers and Placements Service is on hand to help you on your way to future success in whatever career you choose. Our links with business are second to none - giving you access to some of the best work placement and job opportunities around.

Spirituality

Students studying in a field

Take time out to ponder the big questions in our multi-faith, multi-cultural space - the Key Centre. We believe everyone deserves to take time out from their studies to relax and reflect, whatever their beliefs. The Key Centre is open to everyone - a space to think.

My friends and I often work in the Learning Resources Centre late at night - we can bring our laptops and chill out listening to music and work on our studies without the distractions of home.

Craig Utteridge3rd Year Student, BEd Primary Education

Latest News...

  • Another rise for Hertfordshire in Independent rankings

    Friday 21 May

    The University of Hertfordshire makes another climb in the latest league table for universities in the UK - the Complete University Guide, published in the Independent newspaper. The Complete University Guide is geared towards helping would-be students to make the right choice of course and university.