University of Huddersfield, details of Huddersfield university

Huddersfield

University ranking

• 2010  84
• 2009  =105
• 2008  =91

History

• Established in 1825 as the Huddersfield Scientific and Mechanic Institute.
• The university has a long and proud tradition of providing education.

Location and Transport

• A town centre campus, a few minutes walk from one of the largest towns in the UK, with sporting, cultural and social amenities you would expect from a major regional centre.
• Conveniently placed for all the major centres in the north of England. At the heart of rail and motorway networks.

Accommodation

• The university does not own any student accommodation. There are several preferred and approved private companies providing a total of 3,084 student rooms.
• More information about accommodation at Huddersfield is available here.

Entry standards
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• For information about entry standards at Huddersfield, visit the website. 

Bursaries and Scholarships
In receipt of full Maintenance Grant  £500

• Tuition fees (2009): £3,225.
• No fee to be charged for placement year.
• Bursaries open to all EU students.
• Twenty-four per cent of additional fee income to be earmarked for bursaries.
• For more information on bursaries and scholarships at Huddersfield, click here.

Student mix

• Undergraduates 52% women, 48% men.
• Undergraduates 7% from outside the UK.

League Table

• Excellent teaching quality.
• Excellent performance in National Student Surveys 2005, 2006 and 2007, with around 80% of scores at or above the national average.

Research standards
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• In the 2001 RAE, History 5, Music 5, Social Work 5, Chemistry Materials 4, Mechanical Engineering 4.
• Ten subjects rated 3 and 3 grade 2.
• Highest grades of new universities in Yorkshire and Lancashire in Chemistry, Drama, French, History, Music and Social Work.

Academic strengths

• Centre of Excellence in Teacher Training.
• Centre for Industrial Collaboration in Precision Technology.
• As well as the Research Standards strengths, the university is strong in sciences, notably chemistry.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing
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• The university’s learning resources (computing and library support for students, and the quality of the estate) continue to be highly rated.
• The university met or exceeded the national average in every case (NSS).

Disability services

• For information on the disability services at Huddersfield, telephone 01484 472675, email or visit the website.

Sport

• Sports hall on the main Queensgate campus. Two squash courts, 24-station fitness centre, changing rooms. Main hall used out for badminton, netball, volleyball, 5-a-side football and basketball.
• The university also owns a floodlit, all weather pitch used primarily for football and hockey.
• More details about sport at Huddersfield are available here.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Creative Arts Building for 2008 will include new rehearsal spaces and a small recital hall.
• The central atrium will be a focal point for social activities, exhibitions and performances.
• The university has spent £70 million in the past decade with a further £10 million spend already planned.

Availability of part-time work

• Good availability.
• University runs a job bureau to help students find good quality part-time jobs with local employers. More information is available on the website.

For further information

• www.huddersfield.ac.uk
• admissions@hud.ac.uk
• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
• +44 (0) 1484 422288
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