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When you study at Edge Hill, you’ll also join a welcome and supportive community. Our strong industry links and specialist facilities will support you to achieve your ambitions. Visit our beautiful green campus, or join our virtual events to find out more.

Learn in a place full of opportunities

Opportunity is everywhere at Edge Hill, and we’ll help you make the most of it. It’s one of the reasons we have been named as a UK Top 35 University (Guardian University Guide 2024) and Top 4 in the North West (Complete University Guide 2025).

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A university that cares

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Study at Edge Hill and we’ll give you the skills and opportunities you need to thrive. We’ve created an inspirational and diverse environment – a place for you to learn, live and belong where we’ll support you to realise your ambitions.

Discover what it means to be inspired. We have an excellent reputation for our teaching and are proud to be invested in providing the best possible student experience. Our aim is to open new doors and provide new opportunities to all our students.

UK Top 35
Guardian University Guide 2024
Top 4 in the North West
Complete University Guide 2025
Gold for Student Experience, Silver for Student Outcomes, Silver Overall
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Teaching excellence

Whichever course you study, our teaching will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. We’ll bring your learning to life and provide additional opportunities for you to stand out to employers.

Top 15 in the UK for lecturers and teaching quality
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022
A lecturer addresses a classroom of students.

Supporting you through your studies

It won’t take you long to find your place in our community. There’s always something happening on campus. From day one, you’ll meet people and discover new experiences. There are so many ways to get involved and make new friends, and our Campus Connectors are always here to help.

We’re committed to our students’ success. We’ll support you to reach your potential, from application to graduation.

Gold for Student Experience, Silver for Student Outcomes, Silver Overall
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Bronze Award
Athena SWAN Award 2023-2028
Winner of the Social Mobility Award
Educate North Awards 2023

Boosting employability

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.

An image of business student, Emma Hall.
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
The Rock Garden near Edge Hill's Faculty of Health and The Arts Centre. It shows fir trees, lots of flowers and blue skies.

A stunning campus

Take a look around all 160-acres of our campus and you’ll see why it’s award-winning.

We’ve invested over £350 million in our outstanding study spaces, sports facilities, living quarters, collaborative hideaways and simulated workplaces. We are committed to improving the environmental performance of the University, and invite our students to engage with the wider community in sustainability practices. Our stunning green space is also the ideal place to unwind after a day of lectures.

2nd in the North West for learning resources
National Student Survey 2023
Top 3 in the UK for university facilities
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023
Top 2 in the North West for facilities spend
Complete University Guide 2024
Students socialising in their kitchen.

The best place for accommodation

With accommodation to suit every budget, we have the best place for you. We’ll support you to create a home away from home where you can thrive.

A region with real personality

Green spaces, nightlife and cafés. You’ll find so much to do across Ormskirk and the North West. With easy access to Liverpool and Manchester, you’ll find everything you need right on your doorstep.

Winner of the Community Engagement Award
Educate North Awards 2023
group of students including male and female walking through Ormskirk town centre together

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