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Our vibrant campus within walking distance of the market town of Ormskirk and a short train ride away from the lively cities of Liverpool and Manchester offers our students the best of both worlds.

The town of Ormskirk offers a relaxed atmosphere for our students with various options for eating out as well as a growing nightlife with bars, pubs and clubs to suit all budgets. There are also plenty of shops, historical landmarks and green spaces to explore.

Ormskirk is also an ideal location for exploring the rest of the UK. Whether you are looking for countryside or city life as your next destination, many locations are easily accessible within 1-2 hours. Take the chance to explore somewhere new for the weekend or to go and visit friends at other universities.

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Our campus and facilities

Our campus set in the heart of the North West, with its outstanding faciliites offers a great place for you to study, grow and belong.

And, our on-campus set up makes for a fantastic student experience, while our support and wellbeing teams are always on hand to help you get the most out of your time with us. With something for everyone, Edge Hill really is a place to make home.

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Explore our Catalyst

Our Catalyst building on our Ormskirk campus is open 24/7 and is a one-stop home to help you in your time at Edge Hill.

With group pods and study rooms, a silent study area, computers and desks, a cafe and more, the Catalyst has everything to support you in your studies.

And our Catlayst helpdesk is home to our friendly teams who can help you with almost any aspect of student life, from student support to money advice and accommodation support.

Find out more about the Catalyst and facilities available
Book onto one of our 2025 open days

Take the chance to visit our campus and get to know us. Let us show you around to experience life at Edge Hill for yourself.

After all, our campus could soon be your home too.

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How to find us

Most of our full-time students are based on the Ormskirk campus, which is kitted out with everything you need to succeed. Our award-winning campus is a home, a place to study, a place to find new interests and a place to make friends and memories that’ll last a lifetime.

Explore our campus from the comfort of your home with our campus map or by taking a virtual tour.

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Other locations

In addition to programmes delivered in Ormskirk, a number of study centres offer the opportunity to study Edge Hill University courses throughout the North West, Shropshire and further afield.