Hertfordshire International College

New £2,000 Progression Scholarship

If you are joining us this September, you may be eligible for a £2,000 Progression Scholarship once you join the University of Hertfordshire

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Herts in the Top 50 British Universities

The University of Hertfordshire joins The Guardian’s Top 50 best British Universities

Overview

We are dedicated to helping you achieve the career you dream of, through a student experience you treasure. Choosing a pathway course from Hertfordshire International College (HIC) creates the foundation to succeeding in earning prestigious degree from the University of Hertfordshire.

We proudly offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate pathway programmes that are designed to prepare you for the next step in your studies.

Study Options

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Pre-Sessional English

Find out more about the Pre-sessional English course we offer.

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Undergraduate

Understand more about the study options we have for foundation and first year levels.

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Postgraduate

Explore the Pre-Master's programmes we offer.

Key Selling Points

Campus is just 25 minutes from London

Modern campus facilities with continuous investment

Top 25% of all universities for research impact

(Research Excellence Framework 2021)

78% of research considered ‘world-leading’

(Research Excellence Framework 2021)

A Guardian Top 50 UK University

(Guardian University Guide 2026)

1st in the UK (and 5th in the world) for Best Design Education Institution

(World Brand Design Society – Student Design Awards, 2025)

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HIC

Explore our campus, our courses and what student life at Hertfordshire International College (HIC) has to offer.

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University of Hertfordshire

Helping to build towards your future career goals. Herts is here to empower you to seize every opportunity.

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Student Life

Find out what makes the heart beat faster at HIC. We have everything here to enhance your international student experience.

Latest News

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Engineer your life with HIC

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Herts joins the Guardian’s Top 50 British Universities

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University of Hertfordshire shortlisted for University of the year

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