Now is a fantastic time for you to study at the University of Huddersfield; it is a dynamic and thriving institution that is expanding year on year and a superb place to learn and to live. A modern, successful and innovative University with a long and proud tradition of engaging in teaching and research it is going from strength to strength in terms of students' academic achievements and career successes.

Key Facts

• The University has over 24,000 students.
• Huddersfield is an international University with students from over 130 countries including: China, Hong Kong, India, North and South America, Jordan, Pakistan, Singapore and Russia.
• Our students like it here. In the National Student Survey they gave the majority of our courses a satisfaction rating of over 80%, going right up to 99%.
• The University is an outward-looking institution and our research programmes are developing our reputation at home and abroad. Many of our academic staff are leaders in their fields.
• Huddersfield has been awarded a Centre of Excellence in Teacher Training and a Centre for Industrial Collaboration in Industrial Technology.
• Huddersfield is in the top ten UK universities for its environmental performance, according to the People & Planet Green League 2008.

An Ideal Location

Huddersfield is one of the largest towns in the UK. Located in the North of England, the University is very much at the heart of the town and the local community. Situated in the centre of town, the University of Huddersfield campus is a short walk away from public transport links, bustling shopping centres and nightlife.

Huddersfield is only a short train journey from the major cities of Leeds and Manchester (both contain major international airports) and the historic city of York is only an hour away. There is also some spectacular countryside surrounding Huddersfield and various sports clubs and societies at the University take advantage of the countryside, through activities such as mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, and caving.

Facilities

The University is friendly and welcoming with facilities and departments contained on one town centre campus site close to all the local services, shops, student accommodation and transport.

Along with Student Services, the Careers Service, International Office and Academic Skills Tutors (providing academic support to students), we ensure you have access to superb support academically, socially and personally throughout your time here.