University near Manchester

Manchester is the second biggest city in the UK, known for its fast-paced and vibrant culture and rich music scene, amongst other things. As a major UK city it has everything you need, from great shops to high quality restaurants and bars to exciting leisure activities and experiences. And it is within easy reach of a range of universities across the north of England, including the University of Huddersfield. 

Commute from Manchester to Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is near to Manchester and you can easily travel between the two. You can catch regular direct trains to Huddersfield from both Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria station, with a journey time of around 30-35 minutes. Or if you’re travelling by car, you can get to Huddersfield from Manchester in around 50 minutes.  

 

Things to do in Manchester 

When it comes to cities with fun things to do, Manchester is pretty much unrivalled and there really is something for everyone. So if you want to explore Manchester, from Huddersfield, here are some of the things the city has to offer. 

Shopping

  • Arndale Centre – over 200 shops, a food court and a range of leisure activities. 
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Food and drink

  • Northern Quarter – full of hidden gems and quirky cafes, restaurants and bars. 
  • Corn Exchange – an Edwardian building, filled with a variety of bars and restaurants where you can grab everything from a quick bite to a full meal.  
  • Mackie Mayor – a giant food hall, home to cuisines from across the globe.  
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Nightlife

  • Printworks – home to over 20 bars, restaurants and leisure activities, and the second-biggest IMAX screen in Europe.  
  • Northern Quarter – everything from clubs and cocktails bars to sports bars and pubs.  
  • Deansgate Locks – converted arches which are home to a range of bars and clubs.  
  • Canal Street – also known as the Gay Village, one of Manchester’s more vibrant areas at night.
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Manchester cost of living vs Huddersfield 

According to The National Student Accommodation Survey 2023, Huddersfield is second cheapest in the UK for student rent, whereas the ranking of Manchester universities is as follows:

  • University of Manchester: 46;
  • Manchester Metropolitan: 115.

So if you’re looking for a university town with a low cost of living, that will leave you with more money to spend on social activities and health and wellbeing, Huddersfield is a sound investment. 

 

You could study one of these subjects

At the University of Huddersfield, we offer a wide variety of career-boosting courses which fall within the subject areas listed below.