University of Huddersfield in United Kingdom

Successful, global and modern – welcome to the University of Huddersfield
Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities that's exactly what our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield. Based right in the town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year.

Why do nearly 20,000 students choose to study at Huddersfield? Excellence The University of Huddersfield is a growing centre of research and excellence and we always push the boundaries of knowledge.

The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We were the only university in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West to achieve Gold ratings in all three aspects of the TEF among those announced in September 2023. In fact only 13 other Universities, out of the 96 that were announced in September 2023, were Gold in all three ratings.

Further proof of teaching excellence; our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.

The apprenticeship provision at the University of Huddersfield has been graded as OUTSTANDING. This is the highest possible grade that Ofsted can award.
We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).
We are first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 22 since 2008 (2023 data).
We've world-leading applied research groups in biomedical sciences, engineering and physical sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities.

The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Judges highlighted the University’s outstanding record for student satisfaction and employability with the University placed in the top ten in the country in both categories. We asked our staff and students why they thought the University of Huddersfield won the University of the Year award. Here's what they said.

Employment

We have an impressive record for graduate employment, with 96.5% of our undergraduate and 96.6% of postgraduate students in work or further study within fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled, other activities excluded). The University places a great deal of importance on industry experience and therefore 100% of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience during their studies.

Enjoyable

Since 2008, £156 million has been spent on campus development making sure our students have access to some of the best facilities in the country. Our campus also has a vibrant social scene and we have a very active Students’ Union with more than 110 clubs and societies.

Enterprising

The University is growing its reputation as a leader in the field of enterprise. In 2012 the University was awarded the prestigious Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year and followed this up in 2013 and 2022 when it was awarded a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade. Professor Liz Towns-Andrews, 3M Professor of Innovation, also received an individual Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion. Then in 2019 our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan, won the Examiner Business Person of the Year award.

We have helped a number of graduates to set up their own successful businesses and have a fantastic Enterprise Team who are here to help students get their business ideas off the ground. The Enterprise Hub, housed in the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, is a great hub for students who wish to set up their own business and provides a great opportunity to network with other students and local businesses.

Our buildings

We are constantly investing in new innovative buildings, incorporating dramatic design, dynamic shape and key environmental features, creating world-class facilities for students and staff. 2016 marked the 175th Anniversary of the Young Men’s Mental Improvement Society, a predecessor institution of the University when we also began a process of renaming many of our buildings, introducing names of important figures connected to areas of the University’s work. Below you can learn about our buildings and the historic significance of their patrons.

Barbara Hepworth Building
Bronte Lecture Theatres
Charles Sikes Building
Cockroft Building
Edith Key Building
Harold Wilson Building
Haslett Building
Jo Cox More in Common Building
Joseph Priestley Building
Laura Annie Willson Building
National Health Innovation Campus
Oastler Building
Ramsden Building
Richard Steinitz Building
Schwann Building
Sir John Ramsden Court
St Paul's Building
Sovereign Design House
Spärck Jones Building
Student Central

Why choose Huddersfield?

Huddersfield is an attractive choice for university for several reasons. Firstly, the university offers extensive support services, ensuring students have access to one-to-one assistance when needed. Additionally, Huddersfield boasts highly qualified lecturers, with a significant number holding doctorates and receiving National Teaching Fellowships, ensuring students receive top-notch education from knowledgeable experts.

Furthermore, the location in West Yorkshire provides a welcoming atmosphere, and Huddersfield is known for being one of the most affordable places to live in, allowing students to save on expenses and spend on other aspects of student life. Moreover, the university is committed to sustainability, with initiatives such as planting a tree for every enrolled student and aiming for net zero emissions.

Lastly, Huddersfield emphasizes practical experience, offering all students the opportunity to gain relevant work experience alongside their studies, thus preparing them effectively for their future careers.