University profile
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
About
Why study at University of Huddersfield?
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
University of Huddersfield in numbers
- 2Campuses
- 1841Founded
- #523QS World Ranking 2027
- 501–600THE World Ranking 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#523
QS World University Rankings 2027
501–600
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
Campus locations
Queensgate Campus
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 websiteNational Health Innovation Campus
A campus in Huddersfield developed for health and care teaching, research and clinical training facilities.
Somewhere to live
Student accommodation at University of Huddersfield
- £88per weekView details
Aspley House
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
- £89per weekView details
Capitol Saw Mill
En suite shared flats and studios on Wakefield Road, a short walk from campus; booked through HudLets; 2026-27 rate. · Queensgate Campus
- £90per weekView details
Castings
En suite rooms and self-contained studios in a large residence a short walk from campus; booked through HudLets; 2026-27 rate. · Queensgate Campus
- £83per weekView details
Little Aspley House
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
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Storthes Hall Park
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.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- International Merit-based Scholarship (Undergraduate) - GBP 4,000 per year for applicants with AAB at A-level or equivalent, or GBP 2,000 per year for those meeting general entry requirements; automatic for self-funding international fee-payers
- International Merit-based Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught) - GBP 4,000 for applicants with a first-class honours equivalent, or GBP 2,000 for those meeting general entry requirements
- Progression Scholarship - GBP 5,000 for University of Huddersfield undergraduates who complete their degree in 2026 and continue directly to a taught postgraduate degree
- Early Payment Discount - GBP 1,000 off first-year tuition fees for international students who pay their full tuition deposit by the published deadline
- Chevening Scholarships - UK government full or part funding for postgraduate study, for which Huddersfield is a participating university
- Commonwealth Scholarships - awards for postgraduate study in the UK, offered at Huddersfield to students from eligible Commonwealth countries
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