University of Huddersfield
Successful, innovative 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 over 23,000 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. Our academic staff are continually rated as providing high quality teaching in an exciting and stimulating environment. We are proud to be rated as number one in the UK for our assessment and feedback as well as being top ten in England for student satisfaction. Employment We have an impressive record for graduate employment, with 94% of our undergraduate and 93% of postgraduate students in work or further study six months after graduating. We have excellent links with industry and every year over 2,000 students take part in work placements. We are top in Yorkshire for graduate employability and students can expect a starting salary on average of 19,500.
Every year we are proud to welcome students from over 120 countries to Huddersfield, who are attracted by our academic reputation, high quality courses and innovative research opportunities, all with strong links to international commerce and industry. They become part of our diverse population of 24,000 students, studying for more than 400 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In a recent national UK survey, our international students said that they would recommend the University of Huddersfield. We are a friendly and student-centred university with a strong professional orientation and focus on employability. The University of Huddersfield is an exciting, stimulating place to learn and is growing as a centre of research and academic excellence. Huddersfield is one of the top ten UK universities for integrating paid work placements (internships) into its courses and we have a higher than average graduate employability rate (around 92%) because our courses have been developed in conjunction with employers and industry needs. We have an attractive campus with a canal running through it and Huddersfield, as the largest town in Europe, has a city feel to it with almost everything you need ranging from theatres to boutiques. The cost of living is cheaper than lots of other cities and towns, so your money will go further. International student rate us highly on: Work experience Careers advice Employability Laboratories and learning spaces Good course organisation Feedback on how well they are learning Research Accommodation and living costs Worship facilities Catering facilities Health centre How welcoming and friendly we are The University of Huddersfield is a successful, innovative and modern University with excellent facilities and support for students, top class teaching and many outstanding research teams. Our students consistently tell us that Huddersfield is a great place to live and learn and our graduates are bright, confident, successful people.
Foundation year:1992
Short name:UH
Type:Public
Students:16170
Faculty:800
Faculty/Students Ratio:20:1
Region:Europe
Location:Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
