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We’re proud of our successes

We believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885 we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

For us, education isn’t just about how much you take in, it’s about what you take out into the world too. The effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here, but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities.

Our campus

Take a look around our 160 acres of 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.

3rd in the UK for University Facilities
Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023
1st in the UK for accommodation
Uni Compare 2025
Platinum Tier: Top Committed Green University
Uswitch Green Universities 2023
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Awards

We put student experience at the heart of every decision we make. Our awards reflect the hard work of the whole Edge Hill University community and our dedication to delivering excellence.

Our awards and accolades are rooted in our culture and campus. Where we are inspirational in our thinking and exceptional in our student experience. We believe in combining quality teaching with future-focused courses that are designed to empower. Equipping each student with the skills they need to thrive.

Our investment, innovation and continued commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience has helped us to achieve what we have.

Discover our awards and accolades
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
Ofsted outstanding provider

At Edge Hill, we have a proud tradition of teacher training and we’re committed to developing the very best teachers. Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the quality of our initial teacher education as ‘outstanding’ across all three initial teacher training age phases.

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Lakeside views on the Western side of campus

Sustainability, Social and Economic Contribution

Sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do. Not just in the role we play in creating sustainable communities through the provision of vital qualified public service staff such as teachers, nurses or operating theatre staff but also as a major employer and consumer of resources.

Our Sustainability programmes Economic and Social Contribution report

Employability

We apply real world knowledge to our teaching. Educating students to know exactly what employers are looking for in competitive job markets.

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95.6% of our students are employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating
Graduate Outcomes data released 2023
Student taking samples in a laboratory

Research

We set out to deliver teaching of the highest standard informed by research of true international standing, set in an intellectually stimulating, ideas-focused and inclusive environment. More than half of Edge Hill’s research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 4QP
United Kingdom

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