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QS · 2027#=521▲ 3 places

QS 2027 scores, out of 100

Overall score
31.3
Academic Reputation
14.5
Employer Reputation
19.4
Faculty Student Ratio
7.8
Citations per Faculty
41.7
International Faculty Ratio
80
International Student Ratio
84.7
International Research Network
75.7
Employment Outcomes
3.7
Sustainability
75.6

QS World University Rankings. Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (www.qs.com). With permission from QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Copyright © QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. topuniversities.com

Courses at University of Huddersfield

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Where it is

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements by country

100 countries

Undergraduate

Academic

For entry into Year 1 in our programmes students must offer one of the following qualifications: US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and one of the following: *SAT 1 with a minimum score of 1290 *3AP tests with minimum 4,4,3 Please note where the course has a subject specific entry requirement you will need to provide an AP or IB test score in that subject, at a minimum 4 in AP or 5 in IB (ideally at Higher Level) Our minimum entry requirements are the equivalent of A levels BBB or IB 30 points, with 5,5,5 in Higher Level Subjects. If you have other standardised tests, please check the country specific to that qualification for more information. We are happy to consider transfers and year 2 or final year entry for studentds with a college diploma or sufficient higher education studie, on a case by case basis.

English language

Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements. Cambridge English Advanced: Grade C | IELTS (Academic) Online test is not accepted: 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. | One Skill Re-take: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 | TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted: 87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21) | Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): Overall - 59 Listening - 59 minimum Reading - 59 minimum Writing - 59 minimum Speaking - 59 minimum | GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level: Grade C | International Baccalaureate: Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level | WAEC/NECO: C6 or above | PSI Skills for English: SELT: Merit Overall, and no component lower than B2 pass level. | Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE II B2): Merit Overall, and no component lower than a pass. | Language Cert International: 65 overall, and no component lower than 60. | Password Skills Plus: 6.0 overall, and no component lower than 5.5. | Oxford ELLT Global: 6 overall, and no component lower than 5 (Digital not accepted). Booking the Oxford ELLT As a University of Huddersfield applicant, you receive…

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

For entry onto Postgraduate courses a Bachelor degree is required. In some cases 3 year Diploma holders may be considered on an individual basis. Our minimum entry requirement is equivalent to a UK 2:2 but most courses require the equivalent of a 2:1 classification. Please note all applicants are considered individually and there may be alternative qualifications that are acceptable, including HND and Associates degree for entry to Undegraduate level courses.

English language

Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements. Cambridge English Advanced: Grade C | IELTS (Academic) Online test is not accepted: 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. | One Skill Re-take: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 | TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted: 87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21) | Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): Overall - 59 Listening - 59 minimum Reading - 59 minimum Writing - 59 minimum Speaking - 59 minimum | GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level: Grade C | International Baccalaureate: Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level | WAEC/NECO: C6 or above | PSI Skills for English: SELT: Merit Overall, and no component lower than B2 pass level. | Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE II B2): Merit Overall, and no component lower than a pass. | Language Cert International: 65 overall, and no component lower than 60. | Password Skills Plus: 6.0 overall, and no component lower than 5.5. | Oxford ELLT Global: 6 overall, and no component lower than 5 (Digital not accepted). Booking the Oxford ELLT As a University of Huddersfield applicant, you receive…

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Scholarships

2 scholarships
Merit-based Scholarshipsundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
January 2027

At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our merit-based scholarship you must: Be an international fee-paying student. Be applying for a full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course. Be fully self-funding your studies, this means you are not receiving any funding for your studies. For postgraduate, you must have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in your undergraduate degree and must meet the English and academic entry requirements for your course. PGCE courses are eligible for the merit based scholarship unless already qualified for a bursary. Conditions Students will be notified in their offer letter if they have been awarded a scholarship. Eligible international students will be awarded the scholarship for every year of their course, excluding their placement year. This scholarship will not be awarded alongside any other University or external scholarships. Please check your offer letter for full details of the scholarship that you have been awarded and fees. Scholarships for undergraduates £4,000 - AAB UK A-Level Equivalent £2,000 - General Entry Requirements Scholarships for postgraduates £4,000 - First (Hons) Equivalent £2,000 - Lower Second 2.2 (Hons) Equivalent

Academic excellence

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Just apply to study at the University as normal and you will automatically be considered if you meet the eligibility criteria. You’ll need to be an international self-funded student paying full fees. If you’re awarded a scholarship, you will be notified in your offer letter.

The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarshippostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
UK, All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
part_time
Intake
October 2026, January 2027, April 2027

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements If you’re a Huddersfield graduate, looking to undertake a full-time or part-time research degree, you may be eligible for a full fee-waiver on your research degree. The scholarship is open to home and international candidates. Please note, for international students our Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%. Eligibility criteria Our Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scheme is a competitive application process and to be eligible, you must have achieved one of the following: - a first-class honours degree - a distinction at taught Master’s or - be recommended based on your Master’s by Research by your supervisor and academic school and - graduated from the University of Huddersfield in the last three years. Any offer will be conditional on your degree outcome if you are graduating in the current academic year. General Available for research undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis including PhD, Master of Arts by Research, and Master of Science by Research. Scholarship is only available for the standard registration period only, For doctoral awards, or PhD, the fee waiver will be for 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time For Master’s by Research awards, the fee-waiver will be for 1-year full time or 2 years part-time. The fee waiver will not apply to any research undertaken outside of this standard registration period, including any write up period. The University of Huddersfield reserves the right to vary or withdraw the waiver at any point in future academic years.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

To apply, please complete an online application form stating the scholarship you wish to apply for in the funding section.

Pathway programmes

Prepare, then progress to a degree
International Foundation Year programmesStudy GroupGBP 16,500
Provider
Study Group
Level
Foundation Year
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
November

Our International Foundation Year programme will develop your academic and English language skills to prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree.

Entry requirements

To study a programme at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain conditions, called entry requirements. These requirements consist of: English language – this is the required Academic IELTS for UKVI score (or equivalent) that shows language proficiency Academic qualifications – these requirements are shown by country/region Minimum age – this is how old you need to be at the start of the course Nationality – all our programmes are available to international and EU students. The admission requirements for international students vary per course at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre. Find the entry requirements needed for your programme:

English language

IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 in other skills) Age: 17+ (students must turn 18 years old before commencing undergraduate stud

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • Is the International Foundation Year right for you?
  • Want to study nursing?
  • Art, Media & Architecture
  • Business, Management & Law
  • Engineering, Computing & Science
  • Human Science and Humanities
International Year OneStudy GroupGBP 16,500
Provider
Study Group
Level
International Year
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
November

Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree, the International Year One will develop your English and academic skills. Discover our pathways today.

Entry requirements

To study a programme at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain conditions, called entry requirements. These requirements consist of: English language – this is the required Academic IELTS for UKVI score (or equivalent) that shows language proficiency Academic qualifications – these requirements are shown by country/region Minimum age – this is how old you need to be at the start of the course Nationality – all our programmes are available to international and EU students. The admission requirements for international students vary per course at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre. Find the entry requirements needed for your programme:

English language

IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 in other skills) Age: 17+ (students must turn 18 years old before commencing undergraduate stud

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • Why choose the International Year One?
  • Business, Management & Marketing
  • Engineering & Computer Science
Pre-Master’sStudy GroupGBP 16,500
Provider
Study Group
Level
Pre-Masters
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
January

Prepare for a Master's Degree with our Pre-Master's programmes. Explore our Art and Design or Business course to see how we support and prepare you for your postgraduate degree.

Entry requirements

To study a programme at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain conditions, called entry requirements. These requirements consist of: English language – this is the required Academic IELTS for UKVI score (or equivalent) that shows language proficiency Academic qualifications – these requirements are shown by country/region Minimum age – this is how old you need to be at the start of the course Nationality – all our programmes are available to international and EU students. The admission requirements for international students vary per course at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre. Find the entry requirements needed for your programme:

English language

IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 in other skills) Age: 17+ (students must turn 18 years old before commencing undergraduate stud

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • Business, Management & Marketing
  • Computing
Pre-coursesStudy GroupGBP 16,500
Provider
Study Group
Level
Pre-sessional English
Study mode
Full-time
Starts
June

Boost your English skills and prepare for your academic journey with our online courses. Expert tutors ensure you're ready for success.

Entry requirements

To study a programme at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain conditions, called entry requirements. These requirements consist of: English language – this is the required Academic IELTS for UKVI score (or equivalent) that shows language proficiency Academic qualifications – these requirements are shown by country/region Minimum age – this is how old you need to be at the start of the course Nationality – all our programmes are available to international and EU students. The admission requirements for international students vary per course at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre. Find the entry requirements needed for your programme:

English language

IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 in other skills) Age: 17+ (students must turn 18 years old before commencing undergraduate stud

Full details on the provider's site
Progresses to
  • English Language Preparation

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