
University profile
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
About
The University of Huddersfield is a public university in West Yorkshire that traces its history to 1841 and gained university status in 1992. Teaching is concentrated on the Queensgate campus beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, with strengths in engineering, computing, business, music and drama, and health and nursing supported by a purpose-built health innovation campus.
At a glance
Rankings
#523
QS World University Rankings 2027
501–600
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The main town-centre campus where virtually all teaching takes place, mixing converted mill buildings with modern facilities on both sides of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Visit websiteA campus in Huddersfield developed for health and care teaching, research and clinical training facilities.
Somewhere to live
En suite rooms in cluster flats and studios about a six-minute walk from campus with gym, cinema and study spaces; booked through HudLets; 2026-27 rate. · Queensgate Campus
En suite shared flats and studios on Wakefield Road, a short walk from campus; booked through HudLets; 2026-27 rate. · Queensgate Campus
Funding
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
One application covers up to five universities, ranked in the order you prefer them.
En suite rooms and self-contained studios in a large residence a short walk from campus; booked through HudLets; 2026-27 rate. · Queensgate Campus
En suite cluster rooms and studios about a five-minute walk from campus, booked through HudLets, the Students' Union lettings service; 2026-27 rate. · Queensgate Campus
En suite rooms in shared flats in parkland south of Huddersfield, the university's long-standing affiliated student village operated by an external provider; weekly rate not published by the university. · Queensgate Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.