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University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield

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The University of Huddersfield is a multi-award-winning, modern university with world-class facilities in a multicultural and thriving town. It is a modern public university, based on a site that has been home to academic institutions since the 19th century. With more than 4,000 international students from over 110 countries on campus.

The University of Huddersfield is a multi-award-winning, modern university with world-class facilities in a multicultural and thriving town. It is a modern public university, based on a site that has been home to academic institutions since the 19th century. With more than 4,000 international students from over 110 countries on campus. Huddersfield’s culturally diverse student community brings in a global perspective, thereby enriching the university experience. Huddersfield offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, spanning a wide range of subject areas.

It has dedicated a lot of time and resources in recent years to provide a superb quality of tuition, which is recognised at an international level. Teaching awards include first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships and one of only 13 UK Universities to be awarded TEF Gold rating, the highest accolade attainable, in all three aspects of the Office for Students’ latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Notably, the University secured a Gold rating in both critical categories of student experience and student outcomes, reflecting its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional student experience and fostering excellent student outcomes. Huddersfield is among the top 20 universities in the UK for industry placements.

Huddersfield’s postgraduate courses are closely linked to business, and many of them are professionally accredited, which helps increase the employability of the university’s graduates. Some courses provide students the opportunity to work directly with an organisation on real-world issues, thus allowing them the chance to get involved and gain unique insights that help them stand out in the job market. 94.7 percent of undergraduate students and 97.6 percent of postgraduate students from Huddersfield move on to further study or employment within 15 months of graduating (HESA, 2021).

Rated Five Stars with QS (2023). This international benchmarking system renders Five Star universities as world-class in areas such as Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Innovation, Internationalisation and Inclusiveness. Huddersfield is also recognised at subject level in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, with eight subjects ranked inside the top 300 in the world, and 14 ranked subjects, including Performing Arts, ranked 37th in the world.

Our buildings

We are constantly investing in new innovative buildings, incorporating dramatic design, dynamic shape and key environmental features, creating world-class facilities for students and staff. 2016 marked the 175th Anniversary of the Young Men’s Mental Improvement Society, a predecessor institution of the University, when we also began a process of renaming many of our buildings, introducing names of important figures connected to areas of the University’s work. Below, you can learn about our buildings and the historic significance of their patrons.

  • Barbara Hepworth Building
  • Bronte Lecture Theatres
  • Charles Sikes Building
  • Cockroft Building
  • Daphne Steele Building
  • Emily Siddon Building
  • Harold Wilson Building
  • Haslett Building
  • Jo Cox More in Common Building
  • Joseph Priestley Building
  • Laura Annie Willson Building
  • National Health Innovation Campus
  • Oastler Building
  • Ramsden Building
  • Richard Steinitz Building
  • Schwann Building
  • Sir John Ramsden Court
  • St Paul's Building
  • Sovereign Design House
  • Spärck Jones Building

    International students can apply directly to the University using our online application form.

    Before you apply, ensure you have viewed the course entry requirements and checked that you meet these with your equivalent qualification.

    We accept a range of international qualifications for most courses at the University of Huddersfield. You can check whether your qualifications are accepted by checking the qualifications listed for your country.

    If you’re ready to make an application to the University, follow the application steps and ensure you have the documents that you will need.

    General requirements

    In order for us to check your suitability for the course, you will need to complete an application form. You will also be required to provide evidence of your academic achievements, any English language qualifications, and a personal statement detailing why you wish to study the course, plus any other additional documentation required for your course. There may be other requirements depending on your course, such as references, a portfolio or an audition.

    Additional requirements

    If you have already studied in the UK, had any visa refusals for any country, or have studied at the same level already overseas, it is important that you advise us of this in your application. We will also require copies of any of your previous visas or visa documentation. This ensures that we have all the information we need to make a decision, without any delays.

    If you are 16 or over and want to study at a higher education level in the UK for more than six months, you will need to apply for a Student visa. A Student visa allows a student to study at a specific UK educational institution on a specific course. The visa should cover the full length of a student’s course plus some extra time at the end.

    If your course is eligible for a visa, the University will issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) with which you can use to apply for your visa.

    How to apply for admission and get a CAS?

    Applying to the University of Huddersfield is a quick and easy process. Visit the applying to the University webpage for further information.

    Paying your tuition fee

    Visit the How to pay your fees page for details about paying your fees to the University.

    Financial requirements

    The financial documents are one of the most important parts of the visa application. In order to get your Student visa, you must show that you have enough money to pay for the course tuition fees and living costs (also referred to as ‘Maintenance’) while in the UK. Most international students are either self-funded or hold an official sponsorship.

    • Self-funded students: You are classed as a self-funded student if you or your parents or a legal guardian is responsible for your course fees and living costs in the UK. You will be required to meet the financial requirements by submitting evidence of personal bank accounts held either in your name or your parents’/guardians’ names, or in a joint account which bears your name.
    • Officially sponsored students: You are classed as officially sponsored if your government, a university, an international scholarship agency or an international company is responsible for your course fees and living costs in the UK. Your sponsor must issue you with an official sponsor letter that meets the Home Office’s requirements.

    Meeting the English language requirement

    English language ability can be proven in various ways. Details of how the University of Huddersfield has assessed your English language ability can be found in your CAS.

    Merit-based scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    How to apply?

    Just apply to study at the University as normal, and you will automatically be considered if you meet the eligibility criteria.

    • You’ll need to be an international self-funded student paying full fees.
    • If you’re awarded a scholarship, you will be notified in your offer letter.

    Scholarships for undergraduates

    For international undergraduate students, you could be awarded up to £4,000 for every year of your course, based on your academic achievements.

    Study levelScholarship amountGrade required
    Undergraduate £4,000AAB UK A-Level Equivalent
    Undergraduate £3,000ABB UK A-Level Equivalent
    Undergraduate £2,000General Entry Requirements

    Scholarships for postgraduates

    Scholarships of up to £4,000 are awarded to international students applying for taught postgraduate courses, based on their academic achievements.

    Study levelScholarship amountGrade required
    Postgraduate taught £4,000First (Hons) Equivalent
    Postgraduate taught £3,000Upper Second 2.1 (Hons) Equivalent
    Postgraduate taught £2,000Lower Second 2.2 (Hons) Equivalent 

    A giant welcome from a close-knit campus

    There’s loads to think about when choosing a university, from the big decisions like where you’ll live, to the (no less important) small stuff, like whether you can get one-to-one support when you need it. Spoiler: of course you can.

    So, other than teaching and support staff who take the time to listen, who else should you choose for Huddersfield?

    Well… those very same lecturers are among the most qualified in England, ranking in the top five for how many of them hold doctorates, while also being joint first in the country for winning National Teaching Fellowships. So, you’ll be learning from experts who are as knowledgeable as they are welcoming.

    A forest of freshers

    You probably want to study somewhere that’s doing something about the climate, right?

    How about somewhere that’s got a whole ten-point plan for the planet?

    Starting with planting one tree for every student who enrols (that could be you) and ending in net zero.

    Think bigger while you spend smaller.

    Being in the heart of West Yorkshire, you’ll find the whole town really welcoming.

    And it’s one of the most affordable places you can live, too – so what you save on rent, you can spend on nights out, books, clothes, or an extra treat or two in your weekly shop…

    And finally, the big one. Your career.

    You’ll want a university that prepares you for the world of work by giving you the chance to get some real, relevant work experience while you study.

    That’s why 100% of our students get the opportunity to do this, whatever their course.

    An award-winning University

    Our mission is to be an inspiring and innovative University of international renown. Through awards, we are gaining recognition for our outstanding work towards achieving this vision.

    • Gold for Huddersfield: The University of Huddersfield has been awarded an outstanding Gold rating, the highest accolade attainable, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
    • Reduced Inequalities: We’re ranked 2nd in the world for Reduced Inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2024, which celebrate commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) set by the United Nations.
    • Ofsted: The apprenticeship provision at the University of Huddersfield has been graded as Outstanding. This is the highest possible grade that Ofsted can award.
    • Commitment to mental health: We’ve been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award in recognition of our continued progress in supporting the mental wellbeing of students and staff. This makes us one of only 15 universities to win the award!
    • Business School of the Year 2023: Huddersfield Business School has been named the Business School of the Year at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
    • Global Teaching Excellence Award: Leading educationalists from around the world have selected the University of Huddersfield as the first winner of the Global Teaching Excellence Award.
    • Best university employability strategy award: We won the award for the best university employability strategy at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021 for our activity, including our Global Professional Award scheme.

    University of the Year

    • In June 2024, the University was named as the Most Improved University in the United Kingdom by QS in their World University Rankings. Institutions receiving this award have shown the most improvement in their ranking over a five-year period.
    • In May 2024 Huddersfield was placed top in the UK in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, a ranking of the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger.
    • In April 2017, the University joined the Times Higher Education's world top 200 “young universities”.
    • In 2015, the University of Huddersfield was named the New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards. A panel of more than 20 leading figures from the fields of education, business and politics selected the winners, who were announced at a ceremony in Manchester.
    • And in November 2013, the University was awarded the Times Higher Education University of the Year. The award was in recognition of a University 'that has demonstrated exceptional performance in the past academic year’.

    On campus, you’ll find all academic schools, the library, quiet study spaces and research facilities alongside green spaces, places to eat and even a gym. We’ve spent £198M on major campus investments since 2015, and have fantastic facilities including specialist laboratories, studios and performance spaces. There's also a working canal that runs through the heart of our campus with a tree-lined towpath, perfect for those downtime moments.

    Everything in one place…

    Think you’ll get lost? Think again. Here at Huddersfield, everything is accessible in one location, so you’re only a short walk away from everything you need.

    Our buildings range from a historic 19th-century church through to modern buildings, including the home of Art, Design and Architecture, the Barbara Hepworth building. The University has a long history from its founding as the Young Men’s Mental Improvement Society in 1841 through to the present day.

    Student Central

    Student Central, our learning and leisure centre, combines access to the library, computing, sport, leisure and eating space all under one roof.

    You can meet friends and relax before lectures or grab a bite to eat and catch up with your reading list – Student Central is the hub of the campus where you’ll find everything you need.

    The University’s £22.5 million Student Central building is the hub of campus where you can find:

    • iPoint – our human ‘Google’ for finding everything on campus
    • The Students’ Union (SU) and SU Shop
    • Student Support Services including wellbeing, disability and finance support
    • Food and drink outlets
    • Active Hud
    • Library and computer suites
    • HudLets accommodation office
    • Careers Service and Job Shop

    • Huddersfield

      University of Huddersfield Queensgate Campus, Queensgate, Huddersfield

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