University of Huddersfield: What it's really like

Interested in receiving high quality teaching whilst studying in one of the most affordable parts of the UK? Huddersfield could be for you!

Huddersfield at a glance:

What’s Huddersfield like? 

One of the things that really stands out about the University of Huddersfield is the quality of the teaching. It’s rated Gold in every category of the Teaching Excellence Framework, which makes it the highest-rated university for teaching in Yorkshire, the Humber, and the North West. That means you’re taught by lecturers who really know their subject.

Another interesting thing is how focused we are on preparing students for work. Higher education in Huddersfield has been around since 1841, when the Young Men’s Mental Health Improvement Society was set up to provide adult education in the town. That practical mindset still shows today. There are strong links with industry, so students get placements with companies such as Burberry, Deloitte, and Honda, and talks from organisations like Adidas and the Department for Health and Social Care.

This practical experience also helps make our students work-ready. It’s part of why 94% of our students go on to work and/or further study within 15 months of graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Finally, it’s a really friendly and supportive place. Lecturers actually take the time to get to know you, and help is easy to access if you need it. There’s also a strong commitment to sustainability, including planting a tree for every new student – which gives the campus a really positive feel.
 

What accommodation options are available to students? 

Hud Lets is the University’s approved accommodation service, run by the Students’ Union. They work with halls of residence and private landlords to give students high quality accommodation at a fair price. Plus, all accommodation is located within a short walking distance of campus. 
 

What facilities does the institution have that make it stand out? Tell us about three of them.

• The university is home to teaching facilities that simulate a realistic working environment, including a mock law court, trading room, and TV and radio studios. There's also a new National Health Innovation Campus with real-world training environments, like an ambulance and an acute hospital ward.
   
• The Students’ Union building is a central hub on campus, where you can study, socialise, and get involved with uni life. Here you’ll find food and drink outlets, a shop, lounge areas, football and tennis tables, plus sport and fitness facilities.
   
• One of the coolest spaces is the Jo Cox More in Common Centre, a multi-faith facility where you can go to pray and connect with religious leaders. If you don’t observe a faith, you can still visit it as a place to relax and hang out with friends in the communal kitchen and lounge. There are also private counselling rooms upstairs. 
   

Do you offer any work placements or study abroad options for students? 

Placements are a big part of the learning experience at Huddersfield. A number of our vocational courses like Nursing, Social Work, and Podiatry have built-in placements to make sure you graduate with the skills needed to thrive in your profession. 

In addition, many of our courses offer an optional placement year, where you can spend a full year working in industry, with the chance to work anywhere in the UK or even overseas. 

In recent years, our students have enjoyed placements with big-name brands like BT, Volkswagen, Siemens, and PwC.


What do students say about studying at Huddersfield?

‘The University of Huddersfield is a tight-knit community that makes you feel safe and secure when you’ve moved to a new town for your studies. I was nervous about coming to uni but my experience here has been nothing but positive. This university has made me feel so welcome and I am now happy to call it my home.’

 – Eloise Panton, 2^nd year filmmaking student
 

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