The University of Hertfordshire is ranked as the 7th best university in the UK according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. It is also ranked as the 91st-best university in Europe according to the same rankings. In addition, it is also ranked as the 218th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2021.
The university is also highly ranked for its research output, with the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) ranking it 5th in the UK for research intensity and 17th overall for quality of research.
Overall, the University of Hertfordshire is one of the leading higher education institutions in the UK and is consistently highly ranked in international league tables.