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The University of Huddersfield is gold-rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Here at Huddersfield, you will be taught by some of the best lecturers in the country. The University is number one in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HEFCE, Dec 2016) We're unique in the fact that all our permanent teaching staff* have, or are completing, doctorates. Together with our teaching credentials, this expertise means that students here learn from knowledgeable and well-qualified teachers and academics who are at the forefront of their subject area. For the past nine years, we've been the UK's leading University for National Teaching Fellowships too, which rate Britain's best lecturers. It's all part of our ongoing drive for teaching excellence, which helps our students achieve great things. 100% of our students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience during their studies. The University of Huddersfield is a growing center of research and excellence, and we always push the boundaries of knowledge. Our academic staff is continually rated as providing high-quality teaching in an exciting and stimulating environment. We are proud to be rated as number one in the UK for our assessment and feedback and being top ten in England for student satisfaction. Successful, innovative, and modern – welcome to the University of Huddersfield. Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities, that is precisely what our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield. Based right in the town center and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year. Our campus offers you fantastic facilities, from specialist laboratories, studios, and performance spaces to a modern library and computing equipment. There is also a working canal that runs through the heart of our campus, with a tree-lined towpath for those downtime moments. Think you will get lost? Think again. At Huddersfield, everything is on one campus, so it is easy to find your way around. Also, it means you will not have to run across town hoping to find your next lecture. Our buildings range from a historic 19th-century church through to modern buildings such as Oastler. The University has a long history from its founding as the Young Men's Mental Improvement Society in 1841 through to the present day. The University of Huddersfield is a growing center of research and excellence, and we always push the boundaries of knowledge. We are proud to have been recognized as a gold-rated University by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our academic staff is continually rated as providing high-quality teaching in an exciting and stimulating environment. Huddersfield is first in England for professionally qualified teaching staff (HEFCE, 2016). Huddersfield is also the UK's leading University for the receipt of National Teaching Fellowships to mark Britain's best lecturers in Higher Education for the past nine years. We have an impressive record for graduate employment. 94.5% of our undergraduate and 94.8% of our postgraduate students go on to work and further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2014/15). The University places a great deal of importance on industry experience. Huddersfield is a Top 10 University in England for work placement (HESA 14/15). 100% of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience during their studies. This includes placements, industry-standard projects, and real-world case studies.* Many of our courses give successful graduates professional body accreditation including, Law, Architecture, Psychology, Pharmacy, Accountancy, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computing. We have invested in dedicated staff who work with international students, including everything from getting a part-time job while studying to developing a global career. Since 2010, £80 million has been spent on on-campus development, making sure our students can access some of the country's best facilities. Our campus also has a vibrant social scene, and we have a very active Students' Union with more than 110 clubs and societies. We have an impressive record for graduate employment, with 94.5% of our undergraduate and 94.8% of postgraduate students in work or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2014/15). The University places a great deal of importance on industry experience, and therefore 100% of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience during their studies. Since 2010, £80 million has been spent on on-campus development, making sure our students can access some of the country's best facilities. Our campus also has a vibrant social scene, and we have a very active Students' Union with more than 110 clubs and societies. The University is growing its reputation as a leader in the field of enterprise. In 2012 the University was awarded the prestigious Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year and followed this up in 2013 when awarded a Queen's Awards for Enterprise: International Trade. Professor Liz Towns-Andrews, Director of Research and Enterprise, also received an individual Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion. We have helped several graduates set up their successful businesses and have a fantastic Enterprise Team here to help students get their business ideas off the ground. The Duke of York Entrepreneur Centre, housed in the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, is an excellent hub for students who wish to set up their own business and provides an excellent opportunity to network with other students and local businesses. View full university