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University of Hertfordshire

What is the University of
Hertfordshire [UH]?

The University of Hertfordshire [UH] is the first full-fledged branch campus of a British university in Egypt that encompasses all UH schools and faculties, and brings globally accredited bachelor’s degrees from the UK to Egypt.
The University of Hertfordshire in the UK is a vibrant, inclusive campus-based university located in Hatfield, England. UH’s vision is to be internationally renowned as the UK’s leading business-facing university.
The British university campus has a vibrant student community with nearly 25 thousand students, 6 thousand students of who are international students from 130+ countries.

Can you tell me more about UH?

University of Hertfordshire is a vibrant, inclusive campus-based university located 20 minutes by train from central London in Hatfield.
Its vision is to be internationally renowned as the UK’s leading business-facing university. The university campus in the UK has a vibrant student community with nearly 25 thousand students including 6 thousand students from 130 plus countries.

What is UH ranking?

Ranked as 601st in 2019 times higher education ranking. Hertfordshire was featured in The Global.
The University of Hertfordshire was awarded the Golden Rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework in addition to the Research Project of the Year by the Higher Education Commission of the UK.UH was featured in The Global Ranking by Times Higher Education amongst the top 250 young universities in the world.
It is also ranked the 4th in Economics, 7th in Hospitality, and 10th in Electrical Engineering in the UK.

Why UH?

All UH’s courses are underpinned by today’s industry insights, and 80% of the courses are accredited by professional bodies.
The University has excellent progression rates of employment in the UK with a staggering 96.5% of students in employment or in a further study six months after graduating.
The university’s teaching expertise has recently been awarded the top gold ranking in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in the UK. Students graduate with the skills and attributes necessary for successful professional lives.

Will I be able to study abroad at UH
campus in the UK if I’m enrolled in UH
campus in Cairo?

As a UH student in Cairo, you will be able to complete up to two semesters at the UH campus in the UK with no added tuition fees (travel, accommodation and personal expenses are covered by the student).

Will I study the same courses and
modules here at UH in Cairo as those
taught at UH in the UK?

UH’s international branch in Egypt follows the same teaching framework and is committed to delivering the same quality of education, courses and modules.
This international branch campus will be reviewed periodically by UH’s main campus and Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to ensure that consistent quality standards are delivered.

Does UH-GAF offer transportation
for students?

UH – GAF provides paid transportation to all students with multiple pickup points across Greater Cairo.

Does UH - GAF accept students
with special needs?

The University is designed and equipped to welcome all students including those with special needs; nonetheless, given the sensitivity and the special requirements of some cases, the University will assess and consider each special needs application on a case-by-case basis.

Does University of Hertfordshire in
Egypt accept UCAS tariff points
for direct entry?

IB students are Eligible to convert their IB points into UCAS Tariff points, however the following conditions may apply:

• Student must achieve 2 Higher level subjects, equivalent to 2 A levels.
• English requirements are met if the student has taken English Language either at Standard or Higher-Level grade 4 or above.
• All remaining points can be made up for by any of the other subjects, extended essay, or theory of knowledge.

Global Academic Foundation - GAF

What is Global Academic Foundation - GAF?

Global Academic Foundation GAF is a leading academic institution in the Arab Republic of Egypt operating under the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education in compliance with the International Branch Camus Law No. 162 of 2018, is hosting University of Hertfordshire [UH] as the first full-fledged branch campus of a British university in Egypt that encompass all UH schools and faculties and bringing globally accredited Bachelor Degrees from the UK to Egypt.

Did GAF build a full campus to host the University of Hertfordshire? Where?

At the University of Hertfordshire in Egypt hosted by GAF, our high-tech, vibrant, purpose-built campus stretches over 50 acres of land to include 22 buildings in phase one of 3 phases.
Student facilities, currently available in phase one, include a football court, a multipurpose court, a gym, a library and a café along with our state-of-the-art lecture theatres.
GAF is 5 minutes away from Hyde Park based in the New Administrative Capital, Phase One, R5 – Code 6.

What does an International Branch
Campus [IBC] offer?

IBC entails commitment by the foreign university to all academic aspects:
starting from student matriculation at the foreign university, access to its online library, graduation ceremony attendance to get the exact degree offered at the main foreign university campus and the same quality of education.

Does GAF award any degrees?

GAF is the host for The University of Hertfordshire [UH]: the full-fledged branch campus in Cairo; meaning that all degrees are awarded directly by the University of Hertfordshire [UH] according to UH qualification standards and in line with both the British and Egyptian regulations.GAF does not offer any academic degrees; all our degrees are awarded by our hosted University [UH], directly from the UK.

Check the list of degrees we offers

How can I get in touch with the
university?

Visit Contact us page

Programmes

What are the new programmes for 2021?

Creative Arts

May I transfer from my programme of choice to another after acceptance?

Yes, you can within the first week of starting the academic year after submitting a request for the respective department and acquiring the required approvals.

What are the names of deans for each programme?

Find the list in our university page

Is the School of Engineering 4 or 5 years?

Four years including Foundation year

Is the School of Physiotherapy 5 or 6 years?

Five Years Including Foundation year

Are all students allowed to study abroad? If yes, what are the criteria?

Yes, after the Foundation Year they can study a full year at UH/UK with the same GAF fees. The criteria for admissions are set by UH/UK.

What is the Early Bird discount?

The Early Bird discount is 10% discount on net fees of the first year of enrollment at UH-GAF.

How much is the early bird discount?

The early bird discount is 10%, which amounts to up to 21,000 Egyptian Pounds for the first year.

When does the Early Bird discount expire?

Students are eligible for 2021 Early Bird discount, if the student applied before March, 31st.

Are there any specific requirements to
benefit from the early bird discount?

The admission required documents are sufficient to qualify you for the early bird discount. There are no additional documents or requirements needed to be able to receive it.

Is the early bird discount applicable on all programmes?

Yes; up to 22,000 Egyptian Pounds discount is applicable on all programmes.

Is the Early Bird deposit refundable?

A Non-refundable early bird deposit is paid by the provisionally accepted students to secure their slot in the requested major within the coming session 2021-2022. This gives the university administrators an indication with regards to the number of students accepting our offer to plan for the coming classes in terms of tutoring and facilities. However, a student may be eligible for a 50% refund of the early bird deposit if and only if, his/her academic qualifications (English language requirement and/or secondary school average) do not meet the minimum requirements of UH in Egypt. The refund request should be submitted to UH in Egypt Student Affairs prior to September 1st. Please note that, no refund for the early bird deposit is accepted after the final acceptance or in case of no show.

Admission & Requirements

What are the documents required for admission?

You can review all the documents required for admission by click on the link below

Learn more about the documents required

How long does it take to receive the provisional acceptance?

You will receive your provisional acceptance within seven working days. However, time may vary according to your case.

How long does it take to receive the acceptance letter?

The process of examining a particular subject may take up to two weeks. Applying to some departments may take longer than usual considering the presence of additional requirements.

Should all transfer students take foundation year?

It depends on UH-UK recommendations, contact our admission department to review your case.

May I apply for the university January?

Yes, you may under the same conditions and admission criteria.

What is the condition for me to continue
receiving the scholarship grant?

You are entitled to receive the grant subject to continuing with the same academic performance with no less than good as an overall grade for each of the following academic years.

Will the students be required to perform degree equivalence in Egypt?

All awarded degrees by the UH hosted by GAF in Egypt are accredited by the Egyptian ministry higher education and acknowledged by all local syndicates in Egypt. The graduated students will not be required to go through any equivalency procedures as their awarded degrees are already accredited and acknowledged by the Egyptian authority. This is a reference to the presidential decree 162, 2018.

May I transfer from my major of choice to another after acceptance?

Yes, you may do that within a time limit not exceeding the first week of starting the academic year. After submitting a request for the same and acquiring the required approvals.

Do you offer academic excellence scholarship? Who would be eligible for academic excellence scholarships and how?

Yes, UH – GAF offers several academic excellence scholarships in the form of discounted fees. The scholarships are granted to the top students amongst the accepted applicants, who are announced after acceptance of the first batch of the year only.

What are the conditions for me to continue receiving the scholarship grant?

You are entitled to receive the grant subject to continuing with the same academic performance with no less than good as an overall grade for each of the following academic years.

Are there any available alternatives for the IELTS and TOEFL?

Yes, Academic Pearson

I am an international student, what is the type of currency do I use to pay
my tuition fees? And what scholarship grants or financial aid programs
are offered?

International students are required to pay their tuition fees in Sterling Pounds.
Scholarships and financial aid will be issued by a decision from the relevant committee which decides on each case separately.

What are the requirements for IGCSE for each program?

The admissions will stick to the Early admissions decisions for all applicants who paid the deposit as per the announced admissions minimum requirements stated on the website. However, for other applicants,

Please check the requirements page

When is the early admission and its deadline?

Early-bird admissions starts in Jaunary until March 31st. The university will make an official announcement prior the beginning of the early-bird admissions period.

Would the IGCSE students graduate from the University without taking
Thanaweya Amma exams (Arabic, Religion and Tarbya Wataneya)?
If not, how would the university facilitate taking the mentioned exams
for students?

Yes, IGCSE can graduate without taking Thanaweya Amma exams (Arabic, Religion and Tarbya Wataneya)

What are the requirements of the direct entry for each programme?

Please check the Direct Entry page

Fees

What is the application fee for UH – GAF?

The application fees are 1,000 Egyptian Pounds (non-refundable)

Are the tuition fees fixed? Do the tuition fees increase?

The students’ tuition fees are subject to an annual increase up to 10% based on market inflation. UH-GAF will announce the tuition fee increase, if present, on an annual basis and prior to the subsequent admissions season.

Are there instalment plans, if yes, what are the plans?

Fees are paid annually over up to 2 instalments.

Are there any extra fees other than the tuition fees?

Yes, books fees, administrative fees, lab fees, and bus fees.

What are the available discounts other than the academic scholarships?

Yes, Early Bird discount and Judicial club Discount.

What is the refund policy ?

Please check the Refund Policy page

Miscellaneous Fees

• Tuition fees: August 31st deadline to pay tuition fees without penalties (session A)
• December 31st deadline to pay tuition fees for session B
• April 15th, deadline to pays session C
• Any delays in payment will incur a 5% penalty on the remaining fees.