University of Huddersfield
United Kingdom | Huddersfield, England
United Kingdom | Huddersfield, England
The University of Huddersfield, established in 1825, is a founding member of the Northern Consortium and part of Yorkshire Universities. Located on a single campus just outside Huddersfield in northern England, the university has gained recognition for its entrepreneurial spirit, winning the Entrepreneurial University of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards 2012 and University of the Year in 2013. Known for its strong graduate employment outcomes, many of its programs offer work placements with partner employers. The university is particularly renowned for its human and health sciences, along with vocational disciplines like social work, teaching, engineering, and music. Sir Patrick Stewart, the famous actor from Star Trek, serves as Chancellor and has even conducted drama master classes for students.
The University of Huddersfield is ranked 78th in the Times University Guide 2025, 68th in the Guardian University Guide 2025, and 501st in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is also placed 88th in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. A former recipient of the Times Entrepreneurial University of the Year Award and Times University of the Year, Huddersfield has achieved significant progress in research, with over two-thirds of its research portfolio recognized as world-leading and internationally excellent in the REF 2021. The university ranks among the top 20 for research power growth since 2014 and is currently placed 50th overall in the UK.
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