What are the USP’s of the partner university?

• Excellent facilities, including a brand new £120 million campus (the newest and one of the best equipped in the UK)
• Winner of the prestigious Queens award for enterprise in international trade, 2004
• A top 20 Business School, The Times 2004
• A top 10 University for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation, Sport and Tourism, The Times 2004
• Placed in the top quarter for Computer Science, The Guardian, 2004
• Ranked 16th in the country for Engineering, The Times 2004
• A score of 22 out of a possible 24 has been received in every Teaching Quality Assessment (QAA) over the past 2-years
• Facilities of our partner universities? Can HIBT students use all of them?ge 4 of 5
• The high-tech Learning Resources Centre, right next to HIBT, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with 2,600 study places, the majority with computer workstations and half a million volumes in the library.
• The new £15 million Hertfordshire Sports Village has amongst the best facilities in the UK and is built to Sport England Standards. Here students benefit from an ultra modern gym, swimming pool, sports hall, all weather pitches and a climbing wall.
• Other facilities provided by the university which are open to HIBT students include
• The Students’ Union – this newly refurbished facility on the College Lane Campus provides students with a place to relax and unwind and socialise with friends. There is also a cafeteria, a well stocked shop and a venue which is frequently used for concerts and other live acts. There are also a wide variety of clubs and societies which students can join. From sports and martial arts clubs, to religious and political groups, there is something for everyone at UH.
• Other facilities include a medical centre, student counselling service, refectory, an insurance office, video and DVD rental, a travel agent and an employment agency.

What guarantee is there that the student can progress to our partner university?

All students who pass their course will automatically progress to the chosen pathway at the University of Hertfordshire.

What is the process for application to the partner university? (ie. Online or paper application required)

Direct, no application required for progression from HIBT to the University of Hertfordshire

Any special offers to articulate to the partner university?

None available.

Which other universities / degrees can I articulate into?

Students who pass their coursework and examinations may enter directly into their chosen pathway at the University of Hertfordshire.

Do any GPAs apply for articulation to Year 2? Is IELTS required for entry to Year 2?

Students need to pass all their academic coursework and examinations, as per the requirements of their program. If English for Academic Purposes is part of a student’s program of study they will have to achieve appropriate passes to progress. Once a student has satisfied these parameters there is no onward English language testing or IELTS required to enter the University of Hertfordshire at any level, inclusive of Year 2.

Does your partner university require continuing students to pay a deposit for their 2nd year place?

None required.