University of Hertfordshire Placements

University of Hertfordshire stands out for international students, especially Indians, because placements are genuinely built into the system rather than being an afterthought. The university has a dedicated Careers and Employability Service that works year-round with over 2,500 employers - big names like Tesco, KPMG, HSBC, Airbus, GSK, and Warner Bros regularly recruit straight from campus. Almost 96 % of graduates end up in graduate-level jobs or further study within 15 months, and that figure includes a huge number of international students because the team runs compulsory placement modules for most courses.

The one-year paid placement (sandwich year) is optional but taken by thousands of students every year - average salary sits around £19,000-£22,000, and many Indian students convert that placement into full-time sponsorship offers. Business, computing, engineering, animation, and pharmacy courses have near-100 % placement uptake, and the university even guarantees interviews for students who meet the minimum attendance and grade criteria.

Hertfordshire’s location, 25 minutes by train from London King’s Cross, means students can work part-time in the capital while studying, and the on-campus Hertfordshire Employability Hub runs CV workshops, mock interviews, and visa-sponsorship employer fairs specifically for international students. Tier 4/Student visa holders get the same access as home students to the graduate recruitment events.

Overseas Education Consultants in India see the proof every intake: Indian students who choose UH with average 60-65 % marks often walk out with UK work experience and many secure Graduate Route visa extensions because the placement year counts as relevant experience. That combination of guaranteed support, strong employer links, and actual conversion rates makes Hertfordshire one of the safest bets for parents who want “job after study” written in black and white.