University of Huddersfield

 An academic institution since the 19th century it officially became a university in 1992. The present Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan, took over the job in January 2007. At the time, he was the youngest Vice-Chancellor in the UK. His strategy for the university during this time has been to lead an "inspiring, innovative University of international renown". In May 2007, the university welcomed Queen Elizabeth for a visit to the campus, during which she unveiled the foundation stone for the new Creative Arts Building.[24] The following year, the building was officially opened by the Duke of Kent. 

The University of Huddersfield focuses a considerable proportion of its resources and personnel into ensuring the highest quality of teaching, combined with a progressive and industry-relevant curriculum.  

The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) shows that the University of Huddersfield’s teaching staff are the best qualified in England across a range of measures. 94 percent of lecturers hold specific teaching qualifications, 96 percent of lecturers have higher education academic qualifications, the highest percentage in the country, and 77 percent of those hold doctorates (HESA, 2022). Students can rest assured that they will be taught by the absolute best at Huddersfield, no matter what they decide to study. 

Many of the university’s teaching staff are active practitioners in their academic fields, and this shows in the success of the university’s research programmes.  

Huddersfield has a well-established Research Excellence Framework as the university submitted 589 staff across nineteen Units of Assessment (UoA) to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, receiving outstanding results. It has climbed more than seventeen places since 2014 to rank within the top 50 institutions in the UK. Two-thirds of its research portfolio is world-leading, and it sits within the top 20 universities for increasing research power. 

With world-class facilities in a forward-thinking supportive environment Huddersfield is an excellent choice for researchers from all over the world. 

As well as one of the highest employability rates in the UK the university also boasts excellent partnerships with our graduates going on to work for large international and multi-national organisations such as Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), Pfizer, Disney, Manchester United FC, BBC, Cummins, and Airbus, to name a few. 

The University of Huddersfield places an emphasis on ensuring all students are prepared for the world of work. For our students, this means that you will leave university with more than just a degree. You will gain skills to get you noticed by employers and be supported in developing a stand-out CV. This includes the chance to achieve the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so that you gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for. This was recognized at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021 where the University of Huddersfield won the award for best University Employability Strategy. 

One of the reasons employers have such confidence in Huddersfield graduates is due to the real-world experience they gain from placements. Huddersfield is one of the Top 20 universities in the UK for work placements (HESA, 2021). 

With an impressive alumni community of businessowners, professionals and senior leaders, Huddersfield is an inspiring place to learn but you can also rest assured you are on the right path to a successful career in your industry. 

International students are at the heart of Huddersfield’s community and are supported by a range of high-quality support services to ensure they make a successful transition into their studies and onto their future careers. With excellent career support services, the university genuinely cares about every student's progression.