HERTFORDSHIRE
UNIVERSITY

LONDON, UK

The home ground of Arsenal Football Club in Emirates. 
University of Hertfordshire Learning Zone and Reception building in the UK.
Life of female football academy students at University of Hertfordshire

AF Global Academy with the University of Hertfordshire OPENS IN 2026 delivering a unique and powerful pathway that combines elite football development and professional football opportunities with career-driven, world-class higher education

Our perfectly located campus is just 20 minutes by train from Central London and within 45 minutes of all major London airports. This exceptional connectivity places student-athletes at the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and opportunity-rich cities - offering both a dynamic student lifestyle and easy access to elite football pathways

Located in a region with the best access to football in the UK, with 13 professional clubs (Premier League to Division 2) and 30+ non-league clubs (National League Step 1 to 5) all within 30 minutes of the campus. This proximity provides student-athletes with unmatched exposure to the English football ecosystem, regular opportunities for trials, and immersion in a world-renowned football culture

Men's football training club at University of Hertfordshire's.
Havilland Campus of the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, England. 
Women sports training at University of Hertfordshire, London UK.
Two academic females soccer players compete for the ball on a green field.

World leading Facilities and Accommodation

We also offer guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the full duration of a student-athlete’s degree, ensuring a safe, supportive, and focused living environment

Female players enjoying foosball table game inside University of Hertfordshire's football academy room.
University of Hertfordshire's.
A group of men in a gym, with one man using a training machine, all wearing football academy practice gear.
Hertfordshire football programme campus

As part of a globally recognised sport science institution, students learn alongside and are supported by experts in athlete performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Our integration with a world-leading department ensures every athlete has access to the latest in sports research, technology, and elite support systems

OUR FACILITIES

Student-athletes benefit from world-class onsite facilities, including:

Aerial view of two adjacent green soccer fields with white lines. Players are scattered, engaging in football practice.
A woman lifts a barbell in a gym, showcasing strength training in a football academy setting.

State-of-the-art 3G and grass pitches

High-performance gyms

Modern gym and study area at Hertfordshire University football academy London UK.
Athlete performance monitoring technology for football training.

Recovery suites

Cutting-edge performance analysis technology

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, tailored to meet the demands of high-performing student-athletes. With flexible learning pathways, career-focused study options, students can pursue their football dreams without compromising their academic and professional ambitions. We also offer placement year opportunities, dedicated careers and futures support

Sports Business Management

Sports Coaching

Sports Studies

Sport and Exercise Science

“This outstanding offering provides students with access to high-level football, quality education, and comprehensive future pathways support”

Jon Driver, Director of Global Partnerships, Experience and Study Abroad

Jon Driver, Director of Global Partnerships, Experience and Study Abroad.