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At Edge Hill, we’ll equip you with the skills and opportunities to succeed. We’ve developed a vibrant, inclusive environment where you can learn, grow and feel at home while receiving the support you need to achieve your goals.

Experience the inspiration and student experience we offer. With an outstanding reputation for teaching, strong ties to industry, specialised facilities and award-winning accommodation and campus, we’re here to help you reach your full potential. Our goal is to open new doors and create opportunities for every student.

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Why consider Edge Hill?

Our stunning campus

Our 160-acre campus is something special. Recognised by Green Flag as one of the UK’s best green spaces for 13 successive years (2024), it provides an award-winning environment for you to live, study, relax and socialise.

At our university, sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to improving our environmental performance for the benefit of our students, staff, stakeholders and the wider community. With events, campaigns and our yearly Sustainability Fair, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved when you join us. Expand your understanding of how to boost sustainability for a better future.

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A great place to live

Our modern accommodation options are at the heart of our vibrant campus community. With options to suit every budget, we have the best place for you to be. And our students agree. It’s why we’re 1st in the UK for accommodation based on their reviews (Uni Compare 2025).

With affordable fees, an accommodation guarantee for first year undergraduate students and a dedicated support team, we’re here to help you in finding your place.

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A region with real personality

You’ll find us in Ormskirk, a unique, historical town in the heart of Lancashire with so much to offer. The town 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.

It is also an ideal location for exploring the rest of the UK. Whether you’re looking for countryside or city life, many locations including the vibrant cities of Liverpool and Manchester are accessible within 1-2 hours.

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An exciting student experience

It won’t take you long to find your place in our community. There’s always something happening on campus, meaning from day one, you’ll meet people and discover new experiences.

There are various ways for you to enhance your student experience from joining a club or society, developing a fitness regime at our Sports Centre, exploring events and activities on campus or getting involved with a career enhancing or study abroad opportunity.

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Guiding you in your career path

No matter what you’re studying, we have everything you need to boost your employability and start you on the career path of your choice.

We apply real world knowledge and research to our teaching. We aim to educate our students to know what employers are looking for in competitive job markets. Our approach is to help students to discover their strengths and skills, understanding how to showcase these in their future career path.

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96.9% of our students are employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating
Graduate Outcomes data released 2024 from 2021/22 graduates
94.4% of taught Masters graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating
Graduate Outcomes data released 2024 from 2021/22 graduates
96.7% of PGCE graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating
Graduate Outcomes data released 2023 from 2020/21 graduates
Inclusive and supportive

We’re here to support you throughout your journey at Edge Hill. Whether that’s offering wellbeing guidance, money advice, or helping you deal with a difficult situation.

We celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and students and recognise that every individual brings an invaluable contribution to our community. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and we encourage a culture where equity is promoted, diversity is valued and the rights of all are respected.

Winner of the Social Mobility Award
Educate North Awards 2023
Winner of the Community Engagement Award
Educate North Awards 2023
Investing in you

Over 15 years we have invested more than £350 million in our outstanding study spaces, sports facilities, accommodation and simulated workplaces.

Most recently, we have opened more of our award-winning on-campus accommodation, a state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, and our new Students’ Union.

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