About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning teaching-led university in West Yorkshire known for sandwich placements, music and textile heritage, and industry-focused engineering, business and health programmes supported by modern town-centre campuses.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 20,300 total students
- • 5,300 international students
- • 80 student societies
Location
- • Located in Huddersfield
- • Public university
- • Established 1841
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
Music TechnologyTextile DesignLogistics and Supply ChainPharmacyMechanical Engineering
Student-Staff Ratio
17 : 1
Faculties & Departments
School of Applied Sciences
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy
School of Computing and Engineering
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Huddersfield Business School
Accounting Finance and Economics, Logistics, Operations and Hospitality, Strategy Marketing and Enterprise
School of Arts and Humanities
Art Design and Architecture, Music and Drama, Humanities and Modern Languages
School of Human and Health Sciences
Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health, Education and Community Studies
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Offers typically range from BBB-BBC at A level or 112-120 UCAS tariff
Alternatives: BTEC Extended Diploma DMM, International Baccalaureate 30 points, Gaokao 75% with approved foundation
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 72
Music applicants audition or submit performance recordings • Health programmes require DBS clearance and occupational health checks
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: Second-class honours degree or equivalent professional qualification
GPA: 2.8
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Research applicants submit a proposal and references • Architecture and Design students provide an advanced portfolio
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £15,000
- Postgraduate: £16,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £5,600
- Food: £2,000
- Transport: £600
- Entertainment: £900
- Other: £700
- Total: £9,800
Scholarships
International Office Scholarship
Merit-based tuition fee discount for high-achieving international applicants
Value: £4,000
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Competitive award covering part of postgraduate taught fees
Value: £5,000
Campus & Facilities
Facilities
Accommodation
Storthes Hall Park
University-managedLarge student village with bus link to campus
Cost: £85 - £130 (per week)
En-suite rooms • Free bus to campus • Sports facilities • Laundry
Contract:
Ashenhurst Houses
On-campusTown houses close to the main campus
Cost: £95 - £120 (per week)
Shared houses • Kitchen • Living room • Garden
Contract:
Apply through Huddersfield Student Housing
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 80
Teams: 45
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: N/A
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
30
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 93%
Further study: 4%
Unemployed: 2%
Average Salary
£30,000
per year
Top Employers
BBCBentley MotorsKirklees CouncilNHS YorkshireNestlé
Career Services
- Enterprise Hub: Supports student start-ups with mentoring, legal advice and Santander funding
- Placement year team: Specialists help source sandwich placements across engineering, digital and healthcare
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
33 km • 45 minutes by bus and train
Public Transport
- Train: Huddersfield station offers TransPennine services to Manchester and Leeds in under 30 minutes • Student term ticket from £360
- Bus: First Bus and Team Pennine routes serve the campus and suburbs with discounted student fares • Weekly student ticket about £16
Local Area
Huddersfield is a friendly market town between Manchester and Leeds with Victorian architecture, canal-side cafes and easy access to the Peak District for outdoor pursuits
Cost of Living: Low
Attractions: Castle Hill, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Shopping: Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Huddersfield Open Market, Trinity Leeds (30 mins)
Entertainment: Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, John Smith's Stadium, Northern Quarter nightlife
Additional Information
Accreditation
AACSB accreditation for Huddersfield Business School, Royal Pharmaceutical Society accreditation, JAMES accreditation for Music Technology
Partnerships
- Industry: Syngenta — Collaborative research and internships at the Huddersfield manufacturing centre
- Academic: West Yorkshire NHS Teaching Partnership — Delivers placements for nursing, midwifery and allied health students
Research Highlights
- Institute of Railway Research — Works with Network Rail on safer, greener rail systems and high-speed testing (2024)
- Centre for Precision Technologies — World-leading metrology research supporting manufacturing innovations (2023)
Notable Alumni
- Patrick Stewart — Actor known for Star Trek and X-Men (1961)
- Samantha Murray — World champion pentathlete and Olympic medallist (2008)
Metadata
Source: University of Huddersfield 2024 prospectus, Discover Uni, QS 2025
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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