Hertfordshire Institute of Business and Technology (HIBT)

The Hertfordshire International College of Business and Technology (HIBT) is located on the Business School Campus of the University of Hertfordshire in the county town of Hertford. Hertfordshire is a market town founded 1,000 years ago, and is acknowledged as one of the safest parts of England. There are good local shopping facilities and an extensive range of cafes, bars and restaurants. The town is a 25 minute train journey away from London.

Hertfordshire is located 25 minutes away from London, the capital of England.	The town is acknowledged as one of the safest parts of England.

HIBT forms part of a global network of educational institutions with other IBTs existing in Africa, Asia and Australia. The IBTs are innovative institutions that specialise in creating a supportive and effective learning environment for international students. HIBT courses are designed to help students meet the challenge of the 21st Century; and to ensure that they have the best possible introduction to British Higher Education.

HIBT courses are shorter, more intensive and much more cost-effective than any equivalent pre-university or university courses offered in the UK. HIBT students study in a supportive and caring environment and receive more tuition than most other students on equivalent courses. HIBT lecturers are approved by the University of Hertfordshire and are dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of international students so that the students are able to achieve full potential.

The University's graduates are expected to display imagination, intellectual discipline and flexibility and these aims are consistent with those of HIBT, which prepares students to move smoothly into University of Hertfordshire courses. The affiliation of HIBT and the University of Hertfordshire is designed primarily to offer eligible students an alternative pathway to university studies with Advanced Standing status. Diploma courses are based on and are equivalent to the first year of selected University of Hertfordshire Bachelor degrees, and are monitored and fully recognised by the University.

A view of the Business School Campus.	Accommodation

University of Hertfordshire

The University is spread out over four different campuses and prides itself as being an international institution with extensive contacts. There is an enrolment of over 18,000 students in the University, with students from over 90 different countries studying in each of the eight faculties. More than 450 undergraduate courses are available for students to choose from.

The University of Hertfordshire's Students' Union provides a range of services to all students, including high quality entertainment throughout the year, catering, accommodation, welfare services, an employment bureau and insurance and travel agencies. The University also has many clubs and societies and encourages students to participate in such extra curricular activities. There are also numerous sports facilities available for use in each of the four campuses.

The University of Hertfordshire also offers excellent facilities to support students' studies, including a new complex which houses the UK's biggest Learning Resources Centre. The learning facilities include 1600 study places, with 80 computer workstations, extensive book and journal collections, a variety of study places and plug-in facilities for portable PCs. The centre is open seven days a week in term-time, including 24 hour opening Monday to Friday.

The University also offers guaranteed accommodation to international students, as well as excellent counseling, medical and financial services on campus, and should students have any problems, the institution's International Student Advisors provide free, confidential advice on such issues as immigration, welfare and housing.

Why Choose HIBT

Study On A University Campus

HIBT is located on the University of Hertfordshire's Business School Campus in Hertford and students are entitled to join in all aspects of university life. HIBT students have access to the full range of services and facilities available on the campus including library, cafeteria, student resource centre, computer laboratories and sporting and recreational facilities.

3-semester System and Fast Track Option

The scheduling of three semesters within one calendar year is an example of HIBT's innovative educational planning. Semesters commerce in January, May and September of each year and are each 13 weeks duration. As most courses offered by HIBT are studied over two semesters, students can 'fast track' their studies and complete within eight months.

Mixed Programs

Students who do not satisfy the English Language requirement can enroll for a special English Language Support Program and two academic units in the first semester of study. The advantage of this approach is students combine the learning of English language and support skills with a gradual introduction to the academic subjects.

Small Lecture and Tutorial Groups

Lectures contain an average of twelve to twenty students and are complemented by small group tutorials and workshops. Academic staff are also available for one-to-one consultation on a regular basis. HIBT students are assured of a superior level of academic contact and support.

Small lecture and tutorial groups ensure that international students are given individual attention.	Students are given the opportunity to study on a University campus.