Research degrees at the University of Hertfordshire - funding options available

Join our stimulating and vibrant research community at Herts. For research impact, the University of Hertfordshire is the top ranked post-92 university and in the top 25% of all UK universities. Herts offers a wide range of research degrees as a part of our postgraduate courses tailored to your personal and professional interests. Benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration, financial support, and events that connect junior and senior researchers.

The University of Hertfordshire is in the top 25% of all universities in terms of research impact according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). We support our research students in sharing ideas, pushing boundaries and networking. With an open mind and unbridled vision, no problem is too great for a Herts Researcher to explore. The research community at Herts is focused on finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the critical social, environmental and economic challenges facing society today. Researchers from across the university collaborate on six global research themes:

• Food
• Global Economy
• Health and Wellbeing
• Heritage, Cultures and Communities
• Information and Security
• Space

Scholarships and financial help

If you’re studying a doctoral degree e.g. a PhD, EdD or EngD you may be eligible for a Government loan up to £29,390.

Funding opportunities and bursaries may also be offered for certain courses. To stay up to date with available opportunities, visit our scholarships and bursaries page.