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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield

  • Location: Town

About us

The University of Huddersfield is a TEF gold-rated, award-winning university where you'll benefit from inspirational teaching and learning, and top-class facilities. Huddersfield is located on one campus, at the centre of a vibrant town and surrounded by Yorkshire countryside. A friendly place to call home and, unlike some large cities, offers a relatively low cost of living. We've invested £156m in our campus and are building a National Health Innovation Campus and a new Faith building. 

Triple 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). 

More than a degree as an undergrad, you'll study Global Professional Award and gain valuable qualities that we know employers are looking for.

We're top 20 in the UK for placement years in industry placements are important so you have real-world experience on your CV (HESA 2020/21).

Why choose the University of Huddersfield?

Listen to why some of our students chose to study with us at the University of Huddersfield. From feeling at home as soon as they came to campus, the fantastic facilities, friendly community and engaging courses.

What makes us different

The University of Huddersfield has won international awards for its teaching excellence, focuses on real-world practical experience, and invests in state-of-the-art, industry-led facilities. 

The School of Arts and Humanities was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for 'world-leading work to produce and present contemporary music to an international audience'.

The School of Computing and Engineering has a growing research community with world-class research. The Centre for Precision Technologies was awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize. 

Huddersfield Business School is also proud of the 'Small Business Character Award' for its support of SMEs, the community, and its students. Students are encouraged to work on real-life projects.

The School of Human Health Science won the Rüdiger Müller-Isberner award for its contributions to the International Association of Forensic Mental Health.

One of the reasons I love studying at Huddersfield is because every lecturer knows you personally and you're always greeted with a friendly smile.

Kristin McClure
History BA(Hons)

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Course locations

Main Site

Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH

Main Site

Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH