Why choose Huddersfield?

Are you thinking of studying with us at the University of Huddersfield? We're really proud of what we offer our students and we’re sure you'll be impressed.

Take a look at the reasons why you should make the University of Huddersfield your first choice:

Top reasons to choose Huddersfield

1. Triple proof of teaching excellence; our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
2. We're unique in the fact that all our permanent teaching staff* have, or are completing, doctorates. This expertise, together with our teaching credentials, means that students here learn from knowledgeable and well-qualified teachers and academics who are at the forefront of their subject area.
3. We are second in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 18 since 2008 (2021 data).
4. 100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience during their studies.

*Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching; research degrees applies to those on contracts of more than half-time.