Overview

The University of Huddersfield (informally Huddersfield University) is a public university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. The university traces its roots back to a Science and Mechanic Institute founded in 1825. Some nineteenth-century students earned qualifications as external students of the University of London. A modern, successful and innovative University, Huddersfield has a long and proud tradition of teaching and research. The University has been rated amongst the very best for teaching quality by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and is ranked second for Education in The Times behind Cambridge University.

Established year: 1825

Location

The university's campus, Queensgate, is south-east of Huddersfield town centre. It is the 11th largest town in the United Kingdom with a population of 162,949 (2011 census). Halfway between Leeds and Manchester, it lies 190 miles (310 km) north of London, and 10.3 miles (16.6 km) south of Bradford, the nearest city. It is a multicultural and friendly place to live, with Victorian architecture and surrounded by spectacular countryside.

There has been a settlement in the area for over 4,000 years. Huddersfield was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Oderesfelt and Odresfeld.

Huddersfield is a lively and vibrant town which attracts people from around the world. The town puts on several international markets a year and is home to a range of communities.

Huddersfield is a cultural town with a huge emphasis on music and sports. Huddersfield is the birthplace of the Rugby League and boasts successful football and rugby teams. It also has a strong musical heritage and the University's concert hall is a venue for the world famous Contemporary Music Festival. The town is known for being the birthplace British Prime Ministers Harold Wilson and Herbert Asquith. The cost of living in Huddersfield is quite low, especially when compared to some of UK's major cities.

It is also quite close to large cities such as Leeds and Manchester. Popular tourist destinations such as the Peak District, Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales are all within easy reach, offering a host of opportunities for explorers.

From London by train: 3 hours 24 minutes

Address: Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 3DH, United Kingdom

Learning environment

At Huddersfield we've got all the equipment you need to study your chosen course. You won't have to cross town to travel to another department – it's all here in one place for you.

We know how important the learning environment is for students and that's why we continue to invest in facilities that make a difference both academically and socially. In January 2014, we opened the doors to Student Central, our new learning and leisure centre. The building provides a unique hub for staff and students, bringing together easy access to the library, all the student support services under one roof, the Students' Union, fantastic sports facilities and some great places to eat.

In 2014 the QS Intelligence Unit awarded the University five stars for our facilities, scoring us maximum points for sporting facilities, IT infrastructure, medical facilities and student societies. With further developments planned, we always strive to put the learning environment for our students at the top of our to do list.

Highlights/Advantages

• Bursaries for every year of degree study on progression to a Huddersfield degree
• On-going investment in campus facilities, including a fantastic new Creative Arts building with state of the art studios for Fashion, Design and Music students
• Low cost of living
• Close proximity to Manchester
• A varied schedule of social activities and weekend trips

Awards/ Ranking

• Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2012
• Queen's Award for Enterprise - Promotion 2013
• Queen's Award for Enterprise - International Trade 2013
• Guardian Education Awards - Inspiring Leader 2013
• 77th in the Times University Guide 2015
• 56th in the Guardian University Guide 2015
• 70th in the Complete University Guide 2015
• World number one for international student satisfaction (International Student Barometer)
• England top ten for UK student satisfaction for the second year – 82% (2012 National Student Survey)
• Top mainstream university in the UK for assessment and feedback (2012 National Student Survey) for the second year
• Top ten in UK for quality of estate and facilities
• Top ten in England for teaching excellence (2011 Sunday Times University Guide)
• Top ten in England for student sandwich placement in industry
• 100% of our students undertake professional work experience during their studies

Accommodation

The University of Huddersfield's preferred, recommended and approved student accommodation is located at Storthes Hall Park Student Village and Ashenhurst Houses. These are located off campus and are independent of the university, being privately owned and operated by DIGS Student Accommodation.

• Storthes Hall is in parkland to the south of the town with 1,432 en-suite single, double or disabled bedrooms in shared flats of six to eight students, designed specifically for first year students.
• Ashenhurst Houses are in woodlands close to the campus. There are 279 single bedrooms in shared houses of six to eight students, all with shared facilities including a communal lounge and kitchen/dining area.