University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The University of Huddersfield is a public research university established in 1825. It became a university in 1992 with its affiliation with the Association of Commonwealth Universities, University Alliance and Universities UK. Named after the city it is located in, the university is known as a world-class centre of higher education in the UK. The university was named Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2013 and it enjoys a place in the 701-750 range in the 2020 Global Work Rankings compiled by QS Top Universities. Some other accolades earned by the university include being gold-rated by TEF, winning the Global Teaching Excellence Award etc.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

A wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, and postgraduate research courses are included in the list of programmes that can be pursued at the University of Huddersfield. The university has four campuses, namely, the Queensgate Campus, University Campus Barnsley, University Campus Oldham and International Study Centre. It is organised into seven academic schools dedicated to various fields of study such as applied sciences, business, human and health sciences, computing and engineering, music and more. A wide range of student organizations can be joined on campus and the university has also invested heavily in campus improvements to ensure that life on campus is as enjoyable as it is enriching.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The University of Huddersfield is known for the fact that its permanent teaching staff have, or are completing, doctorates. This expertise, together with their teaching credentials give students the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable and well-qualified teachers and academics who are at the forefront of their subject area. The university has, over the years, produced numerous notable people who have made it big in various fields. Some of them include Stephen Beville, David Chaytor, Lisa Head, Matthew Lambley, and Kavita Oberoi. 

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

At the University of Huddersfield, close to 20,000 students are enrolled in its courses and more than 100 countries are represented by the student body. The university prides itself on its learner-centred education along with its focus on offering vocational and professional industry-specific knowledge to its students. 100% of its students get job or internship opportunities during their studies. The university also has strong industry connections which lead to higher graduate employment rates in the country. It is also among the top 15 universities in the UK in terms of placements. 

Covid-19 Response

Huddersfield campus is a Covid-secure environment, open for teaching, support and research, with all precautionary measures in place. The university is making sure at all times that all students, domestic or international, are taken care of. Here are the latest updates pertaining to the University of Huddersfield’s response to the global pandemic:

• All students should keep studying from their residence and not return to the university at least until mid-February 2021.

• Only remote learning is available and limited in-person teaching is conducted only for a small number of critical courses.

• Only those who are enrolled in health, social care, education or PSRB-related course can return to the university.

• In case an international student is experiencing any financial hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the university’s emergency fund will be available to assist. This is a one-off payment only to offer temporary relief, which does not include funding for outstanding tuition fees or accommodation rent. 

• All applications are processed as normal.  The university’s staff are working remotely but are still able to deal with applications and enquiries at study@hud.ac.uk.

• Student Hall providers have been implementing extra measures to ensure that students have somewhere safe to stay while studying at the university. 

• In case an international student has already booked travel outside of the university’s preferred dates and is unable to change the booking, he/she should tell his/her university who could support their return.