University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
International
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).
What makes us differentThe 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.
Student lifeStudents' Union (SU)
The SU is a charity run by students for students and exists to make students life better. They organise exciting events like Welcome Festival, Bonfire Night and Varsity, creating amazing memories. The SU is home to an Advice Centre which can help you with a range of issues such as housing, finance and mental or sexual health. There are plenty of societies to get involved with like Latin dance, LGBTQ+ and photography. They're a great way to try something new and make friends. There are over 30 sports clubs from recreational to competitive and everything inbetween!
Accommodation
Huddersfield has great accommodation options for students. Book with our preferred, recommended and approved accommodation provider, DIGS Student, and be guaranteed a room in halls. You can live with DIGS for the duration of your studies, not just first year. There are also fantastic facilities including a bar, cinema, mini-golf, gaming room, free gym, shop and parking.
Campus and facilitiesWith everything you need situated on one campus, you'll get to know your way around in no time. On campus you'll find loads of places to grab a bite to eat or have coffee with your mates. Across the road from campus is the town centre with student friendly cafes, bars and restaurants. With 20,000 students in Huddersfield, there are plenty of options for a night out.
Student Central is a hub of student activity on campus. Here you'll find ActiveHud offering cutting-edge sports facilities. There's a large fitness centre, eight court sports hall, squash courts and studios. On the ground floor is iPoint who are a friendly team and can help you with any questions you have. The Library is also handily located here as well as computer suites. And on the first floor is the Students' Union where you can go for advice, find out about sports clubs and societies, volunteering and elections, or just use as a space to chill out on comfy sofas and catch up with friends.