University of Huddersfield

• Location: Huddersfield, England,
• Year of foundation: 1992,
• Number of students: about 20,000,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

The University of Huddersfield is a research university that is consistently ranked among the best higher education institutions in the country. Bachelor's degree programs, postgraduate studies, and international student preparation courses are taught on its campus.

The history of the British university dates back to the 19th century with the founding of several institutions, which later merged, receiving the title of university in 1992. Today, the University of Huddersfield has an international significance and reputation for its focus on high-quality research, teaching, careful and unbiased attitude towards students and other important aspects of its activities. The University of Huddersfield owns several academic sites off the main campus, as well as an international studying center focused on helping international students gain admission.

The student community is represented not only by local students, but also by representatives from many countries — foreign students come to the University of Huddersfield to gain competitive knowledge and skills, participate in large-scale research projects and, of course, to gain international learning experience in an English-speaking environment. Excellent conditions have been created for international students to gain knowledge and develop personal interests — the university campus is modern, has technological equipment and many areas for creative, sports, and scientific activities. Comprehensive assistance is provided to each pupil, whether it is support in obtaining a visa or finding a place for an internship during their studies in the UK or employment after graduation.

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Teachers are serious about teaching students not only in theory, but also in practice – all undergraduate students participate in internships, exchange programs during their studies to gain applied professional skills.

The University of Huddersfield has five specialized schools:

1. Applied Sciences,
2. Arts, Humanities,
3. Business, Education, Law,
4. Computing, Engineering,
5. Human sciences, health.

Each school consists of faculties and departments focused on the study of a particular discipline or field.

Each incoming student plants a tree in the first weeks of their stay on campus – the University of Huddersfield campus is famous for its greenery due to this tradition.

The University provides its students with comfortable residences for living for the entire period of study. All residences are within a 5-10 minute walk from classrooms and other campus buildings.

General characteristics of accommodation include:

• Fully furnished rooms
• Shared or private bathrooms
• Common or separate living rooms
• Kitchen areas (with necessary appliances and furniture)
• Television and high-speed internet
• Laundry
• Cleaning of premises
• Round-the-clock security
• Staff and Support Service
• Security alarm and fire and emergency notification systems
• Parking for cars and bicycles.

Residences and accommodation types:

1. Castings House:

• 633 students in the residence
• Room with a separate room (14 square meters, private bathroom, 4-6 rooms per room)
• "Silver" studio (19-22 square meters, bathroom)
• "Golden" studio (23 square meters, bathroom and all amenities)
• "Golden" studio with double accommodation (23 meters square, 2 people in the studio, bathroom)

2. Ashenhurst Houses:

• 280 students in the residence
• Standard room (single bed, shared bathroom)
• Classic Room (Apartment with Shared Bathroom)

3. Storthes Hall Park (all rooms include a private bathroom):

• 1386 people in the residence
• Classic Room
• Classically room with improved kitchen
• Double Room
• Premium Shared Room
• Classic Double Room

4. Aspley House and Little Aspley House:

• 759 students in the residence
• 10 types of standard rooms (separate rooms and bathrooms)
• "Bronze" and "silver" studios (private bathrooms)

5. Kingsmill Studios (all rooms include private bathrooms):

• 98 students in the residence
• Apartment «Twodio Ensuite»
• Standard studio (16-17 square meters)
• Premium studio (17-20 square meters)
• Premium studio plus (20-23 square meters)
• "Extra" studio (25 square meters)

6. The Courtyard at Broomfield House:

• 48 people in the residence
• Standard Studio
• Studio with double accommodation

7. The Mill at Broomfield House:

• 35 people in the residence
• Standard studio (21 square meters, bathroom)
• Improved studio (25 square meters, bathroom)
• Premium studio (27 squares, bathroom).

Also, while studying, the student has the opportunity to live in a rented apartment or apartment. To help in the selection of apartments / registration / other issues, you can contact specialists.

During the education, students themselves make a meal plan. At their disposal are dining rooms, restaurants and cafes, both on campus and residences, and in the city itself, so that everyone will find a preferred cuisine for themselves. If you need help in preparing a nutrition plan, you can contact specialists.

The cost of living is:

• Castings House = from 103 £ to 180 £ / week
• Ashenhurst Houses = from 70 £ to 107 £ / week
• Storthes Hall Park = from 85 £ to 140 £ / week
• Aspley House and Little Aspley House = from 107 £ to 170 £ / week
• Kingsmill Studios = from 139 £ to 169 £ / week
• The Courtyard at Broomfield House: the cost should be checked with specialists
• The Mill at Broomfield House: the cost needs to be clarified by specialists
• Individual accommodation: the cost depends on the location of the rented apartment, a set of amenities and other factors. For more detailed information, please contact specialists.

The cost of meals depends on the individual needs of each student. To compose the preferred meal plan and calculate the cost, contact specialists.

Subject list: Accounting, animation, Architecture, Art, Audiovisual technologies, automotive industry, behavioral science, biochemistry, biology, business, Business and management, chemical engineering, communications, Creative industry, criminology, design, digital forensics, drama, economics, Electrical engineering, electronics, energy engineering, Environmental engineering, Fashion, finance, geodesy, Human Resource Management, illustration, Information Technology, International Business, journalism, logistics, Machinery manufacturing, marketing, maths, media, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Psychology, Religious studies, social sciencies, sports science, textile, tourism

Thanks to the developed sports infrastructure, University of Huddersfield students have the opportunity to develop professionally in one of the directions of physical activity and try their hand at a new sports section. Dozens of clubs, national teams, and individual training classes are offered on the campus.:

• Swimming,
• Fitness,
• Netball,
• Rugby,
• Football,
• Badminton,
• Cricket,
• Volleyball,
• Hockey,
• Archery and others.

For a small additional fee, a student can receive a subscription that provides access to all sports directions of the university, including swimming pools, gyms, and training areas.

Thematic communities, which are an important part of student life, are represented in various fields of activity: creative, scientific, media, religious and others. These clubs are a place where every student can find like-minded people, develop their hobbies, delve into their interests and gain new knowledge.

Some of the University of Huddersfield clubs are:

• Fine arts,
• Gaming industry,
• Nursing,
• Applied environmental sciences,
• Volunteer activities,
• 3D design and printing,
• African-Caribbean Community,
• Muslim society.

The University of Huddersfield campus hosts many events throughout the year, from celebrations of important dates, collective movie screenings and field trips to scientific lectures with invited speakers, charity events, and sports competitions. Students independently decide on their participation in any of the activities. An active extracurricular life is encouraged in various ways, including scholarships, the opportunity to meet future employers, and develop personal interests.

The students of the University of Huddersfield are accommodated in comfortable residences on the campus of Scorthes Hall Park, recognized as one of the best places of residence in the ranking of university campuses in the country. Scorthes Hall Park is located in rural Yorkshire, a 15-minute drive from the academic campus, and students can easily get to and from classrooms thanks to a free bus service during the day.

There are about a dozen residential buildings on the campus, in which rooms for living and general facilities for recreation and leisure are prepared. Students are accommodated in single and double rooms located in shared apartments for 5-8 people, choosing additional comfort from two options: a private or shared bathroom. Some superior rooms located outside the shared apartments have an individual kitchen with all necessary appliances, but mostly the kitchens are shared.

On the territory of Scorthes Hall Park there are:

• University Store,
• Gym,
• Cafeteria, bar,
• Laundry,
• Shared living rooms with board games,
• TV,
• Self-study classes, group work on projects.

Some buildings have rooms for students with disabilities. The price includes utilities, fees for high-speed Wi-Fi, and use of the entire shared infrastructure of the residences. Students can reserve their rooms during weekends and vacations.

The University of Huddersfield has partnered with providers of comfortable student housing, so it can offer students places in the following residences:

• Aspley House, Little Aspley House — a wide range of rooms: from single rooms of different sizes to shared apartments,
• Castings House — studio apartments, rooms with private bathroom, shared apartments,
• Saw Mill — apartments with 7-10 bedrooms, bathrooms, shared kitchens, individual studios with all amenities,
• Snow Island — a wide range of triple, quadruple, and quintuple rooms with bathrooms and kitchens,
• Firth Point — single rooms in shared apartments for 4-6 people with shared kitchen, living room.

Students mostly take care of their meals on their own, using private or shared kitchens in their residences. They can also visit university cafeterias and restaurants, which prepare a wide range of dishes for any needs.: from standard to dietary, vegan, vegetarian.

In the complex of buildings and facilities of the University there is everything necessary for the study and life of students to be as comfortable as possible. Many buildings of the center in the recent past have been restored or built. The university regularly allocates large sums for the re-equipment and reorganization of scientific laboratories, facilities for studies and other opportunities. The University includes 3 campuses, on the territory of which there are:

• Buildings for faculties and institutes (including classrooms for classes)
• Administrative buildings
• The new building of the Business School (opened in 2010, cost - 17 million £)
• Innovation Center "Buckley" (opened in 2012, cost - 3 million £)
• The building of the Student Center (opened in 2014, cost - 22.5 million £)
• The building "Oastler Building" for the direction of Law and School of Music, Humanities and Media (opened in 2017, cost - 27.5 million £)
• Library with a huge number of printed and electronic materials
• Scientific-research laboratories
• Computer classes
• Sports centers and sports grounds
• Restaurants, canteens, cafes
• The shops
• Branch of post office and bank.

The academic year is divided into several semesters:

• Fall semester: September-December,
• Christmas holidays: December-January for three weeks,
• Spring semester: January-April,
• Easter holidays: in April for three weeks,
• Summer semester: April-July,
• Summer holidays: July-September.

Rest is provided not only during the vacations, but also on dates of international, national holidays, weekends. Students attend classes on weekdays, and the balanced schedule stipulates both academic and leisure activities.

The list of additional expenses will include:

• Registration fees,
• Use of some university equipment,
• Personal textbooks, office,
• Some extracurricular activities, contributions to student clubs,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Individual support: tutoring, additional classes and other,
• Personal expenses.

Extras:

• One way transfer - Manchester 133 GBP
• Medical insurance 8 GBP
• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 235 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 1000 GBP

The admission procedure consists of several stages:

• Choosing a program, clarifying requirements and deadlines,
• Filling out the registration application, providing the required documents,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions staff,
• Passing an interview, possible entrance exams,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Payment of part or all of the cost of the program,
• Arrival at campus: attendance at orientation events, accommodation in residence, start of training.

Every year, the University of Huddersfield notes impressive graduate employment rates - about 96.6% of students get a job in their specialty or continue their academic path within 15 months after graduation.

An important requirement for foreign applicants is the availability of personal travel documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit. Academic performance is no less important for admission.

Applicants to preparatory programs only need to provide a certificate of completion of secondary education, the results of the IELTS language test (from 4.5) or the equivalent.

Future bachelor's and graduate students will need:

• Certificate of preparatory courses / Bachelor's degree in a related specialty, performance reports,
• IELTS language exam result (from 6.0) or equivalent,
• Individual achievements in studies, sports, science or other fields,
• Motivation letter.

Some specialties will require a portfolio and professional experience.

A wide range of financial support provides students with confidence in the future, satisfaction from their own achievements, and motivation for further active work. The university provides a number of scholarship programs that reward outstanding students in their studies - the award covers part of the cost of the program or other expenses, such as accommodation.

Financial aid is also available in the form of tuition payments: they are awarded to students who are unable to pay for the program on their own, but who have good academic ability.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision