Summary
Edge Hill is a multi-award-winning university that aims to open doors for its students, providing an outstanding student experience and high-quality teaching (TEF 2023). Students are guaranteed accommodation on a stunning campus within easy reach of England's best cities, countryside and coast. Underpinned by research and teaching excellence, students and academics create new knowledge and life-changing opportunities, enabling every individual to thrive.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Study mode
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Full-time81%Part-time19%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001鈥�15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK98%International2%EU0%
Student gender
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Male 31%Female 69%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
54th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000655 66%54th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212135 64%53rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%80th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.67 67%97th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.32 32%91st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251398 42%105th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226936 42%19th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.145th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.9 92%72nd
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10075.7 76%66th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10078.7 79%32nd
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- English
- Food Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Law
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
60th out of 103
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10082.6 83%60th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227127 56%41st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.58 90%3rd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.56 64%73rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10086.5 87%91st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%70th
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Frequently asked questions
There are many clubs and societies to join 鈥� from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, Edge Hill University is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential. With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. Edge Hill University is proud of its facilities and high-quality teaching, have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Edge Hill's main campus is close to the charming market town of Ormskirk in North West England, conveniently located between Liverpool and Manchester. This offers students the best of both worlds, with green spaces and sandy beaches as well as dynamic nightlife on their doorstep. Liverpool is just a 30-minute train ride away; a hub of sport, music and culture. The North West is also cheaper to live and study in than many other parts of the UK. Edge Hill delivers some health programmes at St James' campus in Manchester city centre. Students who study at Edge Hill love what campus life has to offer, having everything they need in one place.