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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Edge Hill

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Huddersfield

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, courses). Edge Hill University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Edge Hill University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Huddersfield both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Computer Science and Business Studies. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Edge Hill University is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 21 and Edge Hill University in 10, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £27,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £37,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 20 and University of Huddersfield in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#521
#1001
THE World
#501
#89
Guardian UK
#51
1885
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Edge Hill University

University of Huddersfield

86.5%
81.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,700
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
18.2%

International

International student share

210
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

43 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Edge Hill University

University of Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Biology, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Media & Film Studies, History, Mental Health Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Personal & Professional Development, Politics & International Relations, Computing & IT, Mathematics, Midwifery, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Huddersfield

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Edge Hill University
No data
University of Huddersfield
£17,600

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

Edge Hill University is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Edge Hill University

University of Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    71%Satisfaction72%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction75%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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University of Huddersfield

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Huddersfield cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Edge Hill University is about £3,700 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Edge Hill University and University of Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Education Studies, Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Music, Teacher Training, Management, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 31 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Edge Hill University and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Huddersfield?

Edge Hill University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Ecology & Conservation, Healthcare Science, Medicine, Biotechnology, Developmental & Educational Psychology and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at Edge Hill University?

University of Huddersfield teaches 33 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Chemistry, Nursing (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Forensic Science, Accounting and 25 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses