Summary
The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning, TEF Gold-rated university. Students benefit from inspirational teaching and excellent facilities across two modern campuses. Academic teaching staff are highly qualified; nearly all hold a higher degree or above, setting the university on a par with top institutions. As a result, students can be assured that they will benefit from quality teaching from subject experts.
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REQUEST INFOStudent statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate79%Postgraduate21%
Study mode
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Full-time74%Part-time26%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK82%International17%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 40%Female 60%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
68th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000579 58%68th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208117 56%68th
18 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%110th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.80 70%81st
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.47 47%58th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922292 50%55th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556772 30%62nd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.314.964th
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Continuation
/ Max 10090.5 91%71st
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10068.4 68%89th
21 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10069.4 69%106th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
67th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10076.0 76%67th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209100 48%68th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%97th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.64 66%64th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.5 92%40th
35 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10057.0 57%69th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
The University of Huddersfield supports its teaching staff to become they best they can be and is second in the country for the number of National Teaching Fellowships, winning 24 since. These awards recognise exceptional educators within higher education. The University is Gold rated in all aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework, providing an outstanding student experience and outcomes. Many students take up a placement year, gaining real-world experience. Huddersfield is in the top 20 in the UK for placement years in industry. The university is also committed to sustainability and sustainable practices. For example, it aims to plant one tree for every new student who enrols.
Huddersfield graduates are highly employable. After you finish your undergraduate degree, you can boost your knowledge and career by studying a postgraduate taught or research degree at the university. These programmes cover many subjects and specialisms.
The University of Huddersfield is in West Yorkshire, between two major UK cities – Leeds and Manchester. The town of Huddersfield is very affordable, with cheap student rent and a low cost of living compared to nearby university towns and cities. The campus is across the road from the town centre, where you'll find food and drink outlets, shopping and leisure activities, which enrich your life as a student. Huddersfield has excellent transport links, with both a train and bus station. This makes it ideal for those commuting to campus or for students who wish to explore the wider area.