university of hertfordshire fees

Last Updated on July 29, 2023

Getting to grips with finances is a key part of your university preparations. It’s important to know as much as you can about funding and paying for your studies and university experience. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Tuition fees are charged annually. They change every year and vary for UK, EU and International students, find out about your fee status. Fees also depend on the type of course you’re studying, i.e. foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, research, part-time or online.

Some of our courses have a different (non-standard) tuition fee for UK and EU students. Please visit the fees and funding tab on each individual course page to check the fees for your course. Discounts (e.g. full payment discount) may not be available for non-standard programmes.

Some courses have additional costs for things like trips or special equipment. Depending on your course, you may need to buy equipment such as art supplies or laboratory overalls. You may also need to pay towards a field trip. Information about any additional costs associated with your course can be found in the factsheets on the course pages.

Sandwich programmes offer students the chance to take a placement or study abroad year, normally between years 2 and 3. If you’re studying a sandwich programme at Herts, we will not charge tuition fees during your sandwich year.

We have a strong track record of raising aspirations and widening participation. Read our access agreement to find out more.

Undergraduate fees for Home students

  • Academic Year 21 – 22
  • Academic Year 20 – 21

Undergraduate standard fees for International students

The University of Hertfordshire charges one fee for both undergraduate lab and classroom-based courses. Unlike many universities, we do not charge different fees for lab-based courses.

  • Academic Year 21 – 22 Standard FeeFull payment discountOverseas students£13,450£500EU students£13,450£0

Academic Year 20 – 21

Standard FeeFull payment discount
Overseas students£13,000£500
EU students£9,250£0
  • the above information is for new students only
  • if you want to study an online distance learning course, please visit the online distance learning webpage for fees information
  • any exceptions to standard fees will be outlined on the specific course pages.

Postgraduate fees for Home students

  • Academic Year 21 – 22Full-timePart-timeStandard£9,450£790 per 15 credits**
    • this information is for UK (Home) students only
    • please note that CPD Health courses fees may vary from the standard fee quoted above.
    ** You need to complete 12 15-credit modules to achieve most Master’s degrees. Postgraduates can study up to and including 120 credits per academic year to qualify for part-time study.
  • Academic Year 20 – 21Full-timePart-timeStandard£8,925£745 per 15 credits**
    • this information is for UK and EU students
    • CPD Health courses fees may vary from the standard fee quoted above.
    ** You need to complete 12 15-credit modules to achieve most Master’s degrees. Postgraduates can study up to and including 120 credits per academic year to qualify for part-time study.

Postgraduate standard fees for International students

The University of Hertfordshire charges one fee for both postgraduate lab and classroom-based courses. Unlike many universities, we do not charge different fees for lab-based courses.

  • Academic Year 21-22Standard FeeFull payment discountOverseas student£13,950£500EU students£13,950£0
    • the above information is for new students only
    • if you want to study an online distance learning course, please visit the online distance learning webpage for fees information
    • any exceptions to standard fees will be outlined on the specific course pages.
  • Academic Year 20-21Standard FeeFull payment discountOverseas students£13,500£500EU students£8,925£0
    • the above information is for new students only
    • if you want to study an online distance learning course, please visit the online distance learning webpage for fees information
    • any exceptions to standard fees will be outlined on the specific course pages.

Research degree fees for Home students

  • Academic Year 22 – 23ScheduleResearch Degree AwardFull-time HomePart-time HomeAPhD; MPhil£5,590£2,795BDoctorate in Engineering
    (EngD; MPhil)N/A£5,565CDoctorate in Clinical Psychology
    (DClinPsy)NHS Contract

    Self-funding: £24,020 plus placement feesN/ADDoctorate in Management
    (DMan; MPhil)N/A£9,585 (self-funded)

    £10,780 (corporate- funded)EDoctorate in Business Administration
    (DBA; MPhil)N/A£5,285HDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)N/A£4,340JiDoctorate in Medicine(MD; MPhil)N/A£2,795JiiDoctorate in General Internal Medicine (ClinicalMD; MPhil)N/A£25,000 (plus £7,500 for foundation programme)KMA by Research
    MSc by Research£5,590ii£2,795LDoctorate in Fine Art
    (DFA; MPhil)£5,590£2,795MDoctorate in Design
    (DDes; MPhil)£5,590£2,795QDoctorate in Education(EdD; MPhil)
    (Top up schedule )N/A£4,340RDoctorate in Heritage
    (DHeritage; MPhil)£5,125£2,560TPhD with Industry Experience
    (MPhil with Industry Experience; MA/MSc by Research with Industry Experience)£5,590£2,795UDoctorate in Cyber Security
    (CSecD; MPhil)£5,590£2,795VDoctorate in Public Health
    (DPH; MPhil)N/A£3,270Key information:
    • fees above are for research students enrolled on research degree schedules between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023
    • i = £500 full payment discount
    • ii = A concessionary fee of the standard part-time rate for full-time study is available to self-fee paying candidates enrolled for Schedule K (Home, EU and International). The concession is not available for candidates enrolled on Schedule A or any other Schedules.  The concession is granted for 18 months only
    • a compulsory non-refundable deposit of £5,000.00 is required from international students that require a student visa
    • students on any of these courses, paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources direct to the University, are eligible for the graduate scholarship. The scholarship is equivalent to 20% of the tuition fee due for the first year of full-time PGR study (for UK/EU and International students) and 20% of the fee due for all years of part-time PGR study (for UK/EU students only).

      More information on postgraduate scholarships
  • Academic Year 21 – 22ScheduleResearch Degree AwardFull-time HomePart-time HomeAPhD
    MPhil£5,430£2,715BDoctorate in Engineering
    (EngD; MPhil)N/A£5,405CDoctorate in Clinical Psychology
    (DClinPsy)NHS Contract

    Self-funding: £24,020 plus placement feesN/ADDoctorate in Management
    (DMan; MPhil)N/A£9,260 (self-funded)

    £10,415 (corporate- funded)EDoctorate in Business Administration
    (DBA; MPhil)N/A£5,105FDoctorate in Health Research
    (DHRes; MPhil)N/A£3,765HDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)N/A£4,340JDoctorate in Medicine
    (MD; MPhil)N/A£2,715KMA by Research
    MSc by Research£5,430**£2,715LDoctorate in Fine Art
    (DFA; MPhil)£5,430£2,715MDoctorate in Design
    (DDes; MPhil)£5,125£2,560QDoctorate in Education(EdD; MPhil)
    (Top up schedule )N/A£4,340RDoctorate in Heritage
    (DHeritage; MPhil)£5,125£2,560TPhD with Industry Experience
    (MPhil)£5,430£2,715UDoctorate in Cyber Security
    (CSecD; MPhil)£5,430£2,715VDoctorate in Public Health
    (DrPH)N/A£3,270Key information:
    • fees above are for research students enrolled on research degree schedules between 1 August 2021 and 31 July 2022
    • **a concessionary fee of the standard part-time rate (£2,715) for full-time study is available to self-fee paying candidates enrolled for Schedule K. The concession is not available for candidates enrolled on Schedule A or any other Schedules. The concession is granted for 18 months only. Candidates in receipt of this concession who have not submitted for examination within the 18 month period, will then become liable to pay the full-time fee until the point of submission. Fees are payable annually
    • where bench fees are applicable, details will be made available with the offer documentation.
  • Academic Year 20 – 21ScheduleResearch Degree AwardFull-time Home/EUPart-time Home/EUAPhD
    MPhil£5,125£2,560BDoctorate in Engineering
    (EngD; MPhil)N/A£5,100CDoctorate in Clinical Psychology
    (DClinPsy)NHS Contract

    Self-funding: £24,020 plus placement feesN/ADDoctorate in Management
    (DMan; MPhil)N/A£8,735 (self-funded)

    £9,825 (corporate- funded)EDoctorate in Business Administration
    (DBA; MPhil)N/A£4,815FDoctorate in Health Research
    (DHRes; MPhil)N/A£3,765HDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)N/A£4,340JDoctorate in Medicine
    (MD; MPhil)N/A£2,560KMA by Research
    MSc by Research£5,125**£2,560LDoctorate in Fine Art
    (DFA; MPhil)£5,125£2,560MDoctorate in Design
    (DDes; MPhil)£5,125£2,560QDoctorate in Education(EdD; MPhil)
    (Top up schedule )N/A£4,340RDoctorate in Heritage
    (DHeritage; MPhil)£5.125£2,560TPhD with Industry Experience
    (Mphil with Industry Experience; MA/MSc by Research with Industry Experience)£5,125£2,560UDoctorate in Cyber Security
    (CSecD; MPhil)£5,125£2,560VDoctorate in Public Health
    (DrPH)N/A£3,085Key information:
    • fees above are for research students enrolled on research degree schedules between 1 August 2020 and 31 July 2021
    • **a concessionary fee of the standard part-time rate for full-time study is available to self-fee paying candidates enrolled for Schedule K (Home, EU and International). The concession is not available for candidates enrolled on Schedule A or any other Schedules. The concession is granted for 18 months only. Candidates in receipt of this concession who have not submitted for examination within the 18 month period, will then become liable to pay the full-time fee until the point of submission. Fees are payable annually
    • students on any of these courses, paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources direct to the University, are eligible for the graduate scholarship. The scholarship is equivalent to 20% of the tuition fee due for the first year of full-time PGR study (for UK/EU and International students only) and 20% of the fee due for all years of part-time PGR study (for UK/EU students only). Find out more about scholarships, grants and bursaries
    • a compulsory non-refundable deposit of £5,000.00 is required from international students that require a student visa
    • where bench fees are applicable, details will be made available with the offer documentation.

Research degree fees for International students

Your fee includes a comprehensive range of training. This is designed to help you progress successfully through your research degree and equip you with the skills you need for your future career.

  • Academic Year 22 – 23ScheduleResearch degree awardFull-time
    international
    (based in UK)
    Part-time
    international
    (based in UK)Full-time international distance-basedPart-time international distance-basedAPhD; MPhil£14,905 i£7,450£7,565£3,780BDoctorate in Engineering
    (EngD; MPhil)N/AN/AN/AN/ACDoctorate in Clinical Psychology
    (DClinPsy)£24,020 plus placement feesN/AN/AN/ADDoctorate in Management
    (DMan; MPhil)N/AN/AN/AN/AEDoctorate in Business Administration
    (DBA; MPhil)N/A£5,285N/AN/AHDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)N/A£4,340N/AN/AJiDoctorate in Medicine
    (MD; MPhil)N/A£2,795N/AN/AJiiDoctorate in General Internal Medicine (ClinicalMD; MPhil)N/A£25,000 (plus £7,500 for foundation programme)N/AN/AKMA by Research
    MSc by Research£14,905 i£7,450£7,565£3,780LDoctorate in Fine Art
    (DFA; MPhil)£14,905 i£7,450£7,565£3,780MDoctorate in Design
    (DDes; MPhil)£14,905 i£7,450£7,565£3,780QDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)
    (Top up schedule )N/A£4,340N/AN/ARDoctorate in Heritage
    (DHeritage; MPhil)£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465TPhD with Industry Experience
    (MPhil with Industry Experience; MA/MSc by Research with Industry Experience£14,905 i£7,450£7,565£3,780UDoctorate in Cyber Security
    (CSecD; MPhil)£14,905 i£7,450£7,565£3,780VDoctorate in Public Health
    (DrPH; MPhil)N/A£3,270N/AN/AKey information:
    • fees above are for research students enrolled on research degree schedules between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023
    • i = £500 full payment discount
    • ii = A concessionary fee of the standard part-time rate for full-time study is available to self-fee paying candidates enrolled for Schedule K (Home, EU and International). The concession is not available for candidates enrolled on Schedule A or any other Schedules.  The concession is granted for 18 months only. Candidates in receipt of this concession who have not submitted for examination within the 18 month period, will then become liable to pay the full-time fee until the point of submission.  Fees are payable annually
    • a compulsory non-refundable deposit of £5,000.00 is required from international students that require a student visa
    • students on any of these courses, paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources direct to the University, are eligible for the graduate scholarship. The scholarship is equivalent to 20% of the tuition fee due for the first year of full-time PGR study (for UK/EU and International students) and 20% of the fee due for all years of part-time PGR study (for UK/EU students only).

      More information on postgraduate scholarships
  • Academic Year 21 – 22ScheduleResearch degree awardFull-time
    international
    (based in UK)
    Part-time
    international
    (based in UK)Full-time international distance-basedPart-time international distance-basedAPhD; MPhil£14,470i£7,235£7,345£3,670BDoctorate in Engineering
    (EngD; MPhil)N/AN/AN/AN/ACDoctorate in Clinical Psychology
    (DClinPsy)Requested Self-funded fee: £24,020 plus placement feesN/AN/AN/ADDoctorate in Management
    (DMan; MPhil)N/AN/AN/AN/AEDoctorate in Business Administration
    (DBA; MPhil)N/A£5,105N/AN/AFDoctorate in Health Research
    (DHRes; MPhil)N/A£3,765N/AN/AHDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)N/A£4,340N/AN/AJDoctorate in Medicine
    (MD; MPhil)N/A£2,715N/AN/AKMA by Research
    MSc by Research£14,470 i£7,235£7,345£3,670LDoctorate in Fine Art
    (DFA; MPhil)£14,470 i£7,235£7,345£3,670MDoctorate in Design
    (DDes; MPhil)£13,650 i£7,235£7,345£3,670QDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)
    (Top up schedule )N/A£4,340N/AN/ARDoctorate in Heritage
    (DHeritage; MPhil)£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465TPhD with Industry Experience
    (MPhil with Industry Experience; MA/MSc by Research with Industry Experience£14,470 i£7,235£7,345£3,670UDoctorate in Cyber Security
    (CSecD; MPhil)£14,470 i£7,235£7,345£3,670VDoctorate in Public Health
    (DrPH; MPhil)N/A£3,270N/AN/AKey information:
    • fees above are for research students enrolled on research degree schedules between 1 August 2021 and 31 July 2022
    • i = £500 full payment discount
    • a compulsory non-refundable deposit of £5,000.00 is required from international students that require a student visa
    • Students on any of these courses, paying the full cost of the tuition fee from their own resources direct to the University, are eligible for the graduate scholarship. The scholarship is equivalent to 20% of the tuition fee due for the first year of full-time PGR study (for UK/EU and International students only) and 20% of the fee due for all years of part-time PGR study (for UK/EU students only).

      More information on postgraduate scholarships
  • Academic Year 20 – 21ScheduleResearch degree awardFull-time
    international
    (based in British Isles)
    Part-time
    international
    (based in British Isles)Full-time international distance-basedPart-time international distance-basedAPhD; MPhil£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465BDoctorate in Engineering
    (EngD; MPhil)N/AN/AN/AN/ACDoctorate in Clinical Psychology
    (DClinPsy)£24,020 plus placement feesN/AN/AN/ADDoctorate in Management
    (DMan; MPhil)N/AN/AN/AN/AEDoctorate in Business Administration
    (DBA; MPhil)N/A£4,815N/AN/AFDoctorate in Health Research
    (DHRes; MPhil)N/A£3,765N/AN/AHDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)N/A£4,340N/AN/AJDoctorate in Medicine
    (MD; MPhil)N/A£2,560N/AN/AKMA by Research
    MSc by Research£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465LDoctorate in Fine Art
    (DFA; MPhil)£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465MDoctorate in Design
    (DDes; MPhil)£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465QDoctorate in Education
    (EdD; MPhil)
    (Top up schedule )N/A£4,340N/AN/ARDoctorate in Heritage
    (DHeritage; MPhil)£13,650 i£6,850£6,930£3,465TPhD with Industry Experience
    (MPhil with Industry Experience; MA/MSc by Research with Industry Experience£13,650 i£6,825£6,930£3,465UDoctorate in Cyber Security
    (CSecD; MPhil)£13,650£6,825£6,930£3,465VDoctorate in Public Health
    (DrPH; MPhil)N/A£3,085N/AN/AKey information:
    • fees above are for research students enrolled on research degree schedules between 1 August 2020 and 31 July 2021
    • i = £500 full payment discount. Research students can enrol at the beginning of each month and fees are charged for the year from their enrolment date. Fees are charged annually until the student formally submits to Academic Services for final examination
    • a compulsory non-refundable deposit of £5,000.00 is required from international students that require a student visa
    • not all research degrees are offered on both a full-time and part-time basis
    • some subject areas require additional bench fees to be paid on enrolment
    • where bench fees are applicable, details will be made available with the offer documentation.

About tuition fees

The fees quoted are for the specified year(s) only. Fees are subject to change in line with government changes and inflation. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Unless stated otherwise, the information for 20/21 is for UK and EU students. The information for 21/22 is for UK students only. In 21/22 new EU students will need to refer to the International fees.

Please note: Not all research degrees are offered on a full-time basis.

Need more information?

For general enquiries please email [email protected]

For funding enquiries please email [email protected]

If you are already a University of Hertfordshire student, please log into StudyNet to view tuition fees for returning students.

If you are an online distance learning student please visit the UH Online website for online distance learning fees and funding information.

Scholarships and fees for international students

In common with other UK universities, the University of Hertfordshire charges tuition fees. There are separate fees for UK, EU and international students. The University of Hertfordshire has competitive tuition fees as well as a large scholarship fund for Overseas and European Union applicants.

Postgraduate fees for international students

The University of Hertfordshire charges one fee for both postgraduate lab and classroom-based courses. Unlike many universities, we do not charge different fees for lab-based courses.

Depending on your chosen course, you may need to buy specialist equipment such as art supplies or laboratory overalls or contribute to a field trip in addition to the tuition fee.

Standard tuition fees

Course typeNew students 2020/21New students 2021/22Full payment discount
Overseas standard fee£13,500£13,950 £500
EU standard fee£8,925£13,950£0
Online distance learning coursesPlease visit the online distance learning page for fees information.
Exceptions to standard feesThis will be outlined on the specific course pages.

Exceptions: non-standard fees

Some of our courses have a different (non-standard) tuition fee for international students. We advise you to check on your individual course page under the fees and funding tab to check the exact fee for your course. The fee will also be stated in your offer if you are offered a place to study at the University.

Full payment discounts for non-standard programmes are only available where stated.

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