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University of Huddersfield

Rankings

How every major ranking places the University of Huddersfield. Lower is better.

#524
QS World
2026
#65
Complete Univ. Guide
UK · 2026
#95
Guardian
UK · 2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):

#37Performing Arts#51Petroleum Engineering#151–200Nursing#201–250Architecture / Built Environment#201–250Communication & Media Studies#201–250English Language & Literature#251–300Education#251–300Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing

Postgraduate courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Education & teaching
32
$26,665See →
Public health & allied health
23
$25,183See →
Business & management
21
$25,183See →
Arts, design & creative studies
16
$25,183See →
Economics, finance & accounting
8
$26,665See →
Engineering & technology
7
$25,183See →
Computer science & data technology
6
$25,183See →
Psychology
6
$16,969See →
Medicine & clinical health
5
$26,665See →
Law, politics & governance
3
$25,183See →
Life sciences & biotechnology
3
$25,183See →
Natural sciences
3
$25,183See →
Social sciences
2
$11,986See →
Humanities & languages
1
$25,183See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$25.2k–26.7k
Half of courses fall in this range, a year
Course length
1 year
Most courses
English (IELTS)
No band < 5.5
With 6 overall · 85 of 146 courses
Minimum grade
50%
Typical, where published (128 courses)

14 courses mention scholarships. 16 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at the University of Huddersfield

The job market for the University of Huddersfield's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.

Questions students ask

How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Huddersfield cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $25,183 a year; half of the University of Huddersfield's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $25,183 and $26,665. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $26,665, social sciences $11,986.

How is the University of Huddersfield ranked?

The University of Huddersfield is ranked #524 by QS (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #65 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #95 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Performing Arts (#37) and Petroleum Engineering (#51).

What IELTS score does the University of Huddersfield need for a postgraduate course?

Most postgraduate courses (85 of the 146 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.

How many postgraduate courses does the University of Huddersfield offer?

135 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are education & teaching (32), public health & allied health (23) and business & management (21).

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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Huddersfield's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.