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University of Huddersfield
About
The University of Huddersfield is a public research university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It has been a University since 1992, but has its origins in a series of institutions dating back to the 19th century. It has made teaching quality a particular focus of its activities, winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award in 2017, and achieving...
The University of Huddersfield is a public research university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It has been a University since 1992, but has its origins in a series of institutions dating back to the 19th century. It has made teaching quality a particular focus of its activities, winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award in 2017, and achieving a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold Award, in 2017 and 2023. The university has also put an increasing focus on research quality, and as of 2022 more than three quarters of its academic staff hold a doctorate, the third highest rate in England.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,200
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | 26-50 | - | 2026 |
| Performing Arts | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| English Language & Literature | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | =365 | 62.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =712 | 39.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =880 | 39.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =981 | 39.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Huddersfield?
University of Huddersfield's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =521, THE Rank 501–600, US News Rank =1,041.
When was University of Huddersfield founded?
University of Huddersfield was founded in 1825.
What are the top subjects at University of Huddersfield?
Top subjects at University of Huddersfield include: Music, Performing Arts, Law & Legal Studies, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Petroleum Engineering.
Where is University of Huddersfield located?
University of Huddersfield is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.