Welcome to the University of Huddersfield
About us
In this section you will find key information about our University.
Our University
At the University of Huddersfield, our diverse and dynamic community of nearly 20,000 students and 2000 members of staff are at the core of our success. We are commitment to academic excellence and take great pride in the quality of education and support offered to our students.
Renowned for our research activities, we foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging our students and staff to push the boundaries of knowledge and explore new opportunities.
Find about more about our University and the students we support.
Our Campus and Huddersfield
In this section you will find information about our University campus and the wider town.
Want to know more about Huddersfield?
Beautiful countryside, independent shops, big nightlife, stunning architecture, sporting legends: they’re all on your doorstep when you’re living in Huddersfield. The town centre is currently undergoing lots of change, with work on the new £9m cinema and leisure complex that started early Spring 2023 in the Kingsgate Centre, and the £250m “Huddersfield Blueprint” creating a rejuvenated shopping area and brand new “Cultural Heart” with leisure, art, music and quality public spaces destined for the centre of town. And did we mention the people? This has to be one of the friendliest places on earth. Welcome to friendly Huddersfield!
Take a campus tour!
Research facilities alongside green spaces, places to eat and a gym. We’ve invested nearly £156 million in campus development, and have fantastic facilities including specialist laboratories, studios, and performance spaces. New initiatives also include the planned opening in 2024 of the new Daphne Steele Building, part of the planned National Health Innovation Campus.
There's also a working canal that runs through the heart of our campus with a tree-lined towpath, perfect for those downtime moments. If you've not had a chance to look round our campus, you can take a Virtual Campus Tour.
Our Strategy and Structure
In this section you will find information about our University Strategy Map and our Schools and Services.
Our University Strategy Map
The University of Huddersfield has the overarching aim to be an inspiring, innovative University of international renown which encompasses all aspects of our core activities – teaching, research, and knowledge exchange.
Our strategic aims for 2025 are set out in the University Strategy Map, along with more information on our core values.
Our Schools
For more information about each School, please click on the links below:
Professional Services
Our Schools work closely with a variety of Departments under the umbrella of Professional Services, for more information about each area, please click on the links below:
- Computing and Library Services
- Estates and Facilities
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Office
- Marketing and Student Recruitment
- Registry
- Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange
- Student Services
- Vice-Chancellors Office
For a snapshot, you’ll find an overiew of who does what at our University.
Sustainability
In this section you will find information about our commitments to Sustainability
Our Commitments
The University has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental improvements. Our ‘Ten-Point Plan for the Planet’ sets out our future vision to achieving carbon neutrality across all areas of the University and aims to address a breath of sustainable development whilst establishing new net zero targets.
