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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 15,456
  • Tuition Fee From£ 4,500
  • Country Rank#95
  • Batch Strength11,151
  • Global Diversity1.4%
  • Gender Ratio69 : 31

Overview

About

Edge Hill University is the first non-denominational teacher training college for women in England which opened its doors in 1885. The university is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England which began accepting its first male students in 1959. Edge Hill received Taught Degree Awarding Powers from the Privy Council in 2005, and then it received its current name on May 18, 2006. Three faculties of the university teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels which include the faculties of arts and sciences, education, and health and social care.

In addition to teacher training programmes, the university also provides B.Sc., B.A., LLB, and other degrees. Additionally, it offers postgraduate programmes like the MBA, MPhil, and MRes. It also provides PhD research programmes. The institution maintains a student zone with retail and catering establishments, IT resources, and the office of the students' union. The Countess of Wessex gave the structure its royal opening on October 15, 2012. Additionally, it has a games facility with both indoor and outdoor areas that was opened in 2015 by Olympic pentathlete Katarina Johnson Thompson.

Ranking

Edge Hill University is a public university located in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. It offers a wide range of courses, with particular strengths in Education, Nursing and Healthcare, Performing Arts, Psychology, and Sports Science. Regarding rankings, for 2025, Edge Hill University is placed 60th in the UK according to The Complete University Guide. In the 2024 rankings, the university is positioned 2065th globally in the US News & World Report rankings, 1001st in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, and has shown significant improvement in The Guardian University Rankings, climbing to 35th place. Looking back to 2023, Edge Hill held the 1912th position in the US News & World Report rankings, was ranked 801st in the THE rankings, placed 55th in The Guardian University Rankings, and 64th in The Complete University Guide. These rankings suggest that while Edge Hill University has experienced some fluctuations in global rankings, it has generally shown improvement in national rankings over the past few years, particularly in The Guardian University Rankings where it has made substantial progress.

 

Edge Hill University - US News & World Report Ranking

In the US News & World Report rankings for 2024, Edge Hill University is placed 2065th globally. The university was ranked 1912th in 2023.

Ranked by

2023

2024

Global Universities

1912

2065

 

Edge Hill University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings for 2024, Edge Hill University is ranked 1001st. It held the 801st position in both 2023 and 2022. This indicates a drop in the rankings over the past year.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

801

801

1001

 

Edge Hill University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Rankings for 2024, Edge Hill University is ranked 35th. This is a significant improvement from its 55th position in 2023 and 70th place in 2022, reflecting a notable rise in its ranking over the past two years.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

70

55

35

 

Learn More About: Edge Hill University Admission

 

Edge Hill University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide rankings for 2025, Edge Hill University is ranked 60th in the UK. It was 57th in 2024 and 64th in 2023. Despite a slight drop from the previous year, the university has shown a general improvement over the past two years.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

64

57

60

 

Edge Hill University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Clinical and Health

501

501

601

Psychology

401

501

501

 

Edge Hill University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

96

77

63

Business and Management

48

39

24

Law

79

85

92

Media and Film Studies

76

63

58

Sociology and Social Policy

-

28

43

 

Edge Hill University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

76

74

60

Biological Sciences

56

63

49

Business and Management Studies UK

82

66

62

Communication and Media Studies

75

63

60

Computer Science

74

50

54

Law

63

56

75

Nursing

56

49

57

Psychology

66

69

67

Sociology

49

49

57

 

Course Ranking

B.A.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

28

43

-

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

49

49

57

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

74

50

54

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

76

63

58

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

75

63

 

B.Sc.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

56

63

49

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

66

69

67

 

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

48

39

24

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

96

77

63

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

76

74

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

82

66

 

BSN

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

56

49

57

 

Learn More About: Edge Hill University Courses

 

LL.B.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

79

85

92

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

63

56

 

Others PG

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

401

501

501

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

501

501

601

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

96

77

63

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

76

74

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

48

39

24

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

82

66

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

66

69

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

401

501

501

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

-

28

43

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

49

49

 

Law

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

79

85

92

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

63

56

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

76

63

58

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

75

63

 

Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

501

501

601

 

Nursing

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

56

49

57

 

Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

56

63

49

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

74

50

54

 

Biology

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

56

63

49

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

74

50

54

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

96

77

63

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

76

74

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

66

69

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

401

501

501

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

28

43

-

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

49

49

57

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2023

-

-

2022

-

-

2021

-

-

Facilities

The gorgeous campus of Edge Hill, which houses the Modern University of the Year, has been ranked first in the North West of England and in the top five in the UK for university amenities, according to WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2020. It has also been acknowledged as one of the top five campuses in the UK and one of the best green spaces in the globe (Green Flag Award 2020) with amazing facilities by StudentCrowd 2018. Take a look at some of Edge Hill University’s facilities below -

 

Sports:

A contemporary facility that was specially built on campus houses Edge Hill Sport, which offers a range of fitness services. Students can utilise the facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis or by enrolling in one of the student memberships. The facilities support competitive sports teams, offer recreational activities, and host women-only sessions with the goal of catering to all fitness levels.

 

The Students’ Union:

The Students' Union (SU) offers free, impartial advice and direction to students on a variety of topics, including finances, fees, debt, housing, and academic concerns. All students are welcome to join the organisations and sports clubs that they also manage. By participating in an activity they enjoy or trying something they've always wanted to do, societies are a fantastic way to meet like-minded people.

 

SU Bar/Venue:

An on-campus bar run by the Students' Union serves a variety of refreshing drinks, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Along with serving food from Stone Willy's, a restaurant next door to the bar that serves a variety of delectable foods like pizza, fries, and waffles. The on-campus club, Venue, hosts many theme nights and is open until 2 am most nights. It's the perfect place to socialise with friends without having to leave campus.

 

Arts Centre:

The Performing Arts Department and other resources, such as dance studios, seminars for costume design, and a digital sound laboratory, are housed in the Arts Centre. The Rose Theatre and bar, live theatre screenings, top-notch professional plays, and family-friendly performances are just a few of the amenities that are available to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public. Additionally, the Arts Centre hosts a number of events, such as free movie Fridays, that are expressly targeted at Edge Hill students.

Notable Alumni

Liam Colbon
Liam Colbon
Former professional rugby league footballer
Julie Cooper
Julie Cooper
British Labour Party politician
Kerry Howard
Kerry Howard
Actress

Courses

Admission

Acceptance Rate

Edge Hill University acceptance rate is 28%, reflecting its rigorous academic standards and selective admissions process. This figure shows the university's commitment to maintaining high-quality education and ensuring that students admitted to its programmes are well-suited to thrive in their chosen fields.

 

Edge Hill University Entry Requirements

The university offers more than 100 courses throughout 33 academic areas for applicants who want to enrol in undergraduate programmes there. UG applicants usually enrol in courses in Psychology and History along with topics like Business and Management, Computer Science, and Biology. Students can apply through UCAS or the University’s Application Portal. The application fee through UCAS is £20 for a single course and £22 per single course. Take a look at the Edge Hill University entry requirements -

 

Application Portal

  • UG: UCAS
  • PG: University website

Acceptance Rate

28%

Academic Requirement

65% or above in all 5 subjects in class XII (for Indian students)

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS:  6.0
  • PTE: 58
  • TOEFL: 80

Additional Documents

  • Transcripts
  • 2-3 LORs
  • SOP
  • CV/Resume

 

Edge Hill University Fees

The following are Edge Hill University’s fees per year for top courses -

  • Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] Finance: £16,500 /Yr
  • Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] Human Resource Management:£16,500 /Yr
  • Master of Science [M.Sc] Big Data Analytics: £16,500 /Yr
  • Bachelor of Science [B.S] Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: £16,500 /Yr
  • Bachelor of Science [B.S] Plant Science: £16,500 /Yr
  • Bachelor of Science [B.S] Data Science: £16,500 /Yr
  • Master of Science [M.Sc] Psychology in Business: £16,500 /Yr

 

Edge Hill University Placements

Many kinds of possibilities, including part-time jobs appropriate for students, are advertised on the university’s career portal. On the Careers Portal, many employers post part-time job openings that are appropriate for students. Among the jobs available are hospitality and catering employment in hotels, restaurant and bar work, community support roles, customer service and retail opportunities, warehouse work, and office and admin positions with HR firms and lawyers, to mention a few. In order to stand out to employers, acquire transferable skills, and boost students’ confidence in the workplace, they must earn job experience while they are an undergraduate. Here are some of the various Edge Hill University placement options available for students -

Career Fairs And Events, Both Online And Offline:

Numerous graduate employers give students the chance to network with them at live or online events. 

Insight & Experience With Graduate Employers:

Numerous graduate employers give students the chance to network with them at live or online events. 

Sandwich Placements:

A 12-month work placement is referred to as a "sandwich placement." In between a student's second and third years, it is typically taken by most students. Students are paid the same as other regular employees and work full-time. It is sometimes referred to as an "internship," "year in industry," or "industrial placement."

Part-Time Jobs:

Working part-time is a great way for a student to supplement their income while they're in school. Not to mention, students get to meet new people, improve their talents, and obtain professional experience. Everything they do will make them stand out from the crowd. Many students effectively juggle part-time employment and their academics. And the best part is that it doesn't have to be related to their degree for the part-time work to count. 

Scholarship

These are the various scholarships offered to students at Edge Hill University:

 

Name Of The Scholarship

Grant

International Foundation Scholarship

£3,975

Undergraduate Development Scholarship

£1,200

Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship

£3,800

Indian Excellence Scholarship

£2,000

International Achievement Scholarship (current students only)

£3,800

Preparation for Higher Education Scholarship

£1,000

Finances

Most international students are obligated to show proof of sufficient funds in order to obtain a visa. While some students may have the opportunity to make use of scholarships, not all students cut the eligibility to get a scholarship or a grant. Moreover, not all scholarships cover 100% of your study abroad expenses. At such times, most students resort to acquiring education loans to avoid the financial hassles associated with studying at the university. For Indian students, UniCreds is the ideal education loan marketplace if you’re looking for low-interest rates and free consultation services!

Accommodation

There are several student housing options available for students planning to attend Edge Hill University. You may select from a wide choice of affordable yet elegant student flats, halls of residence, studios, ensuites, and more! You have the option of staying on campus in the university halls of residence or in a private residence. Because of their proximity to the university, on-campus housing options may be ideal; nevertheless, they tend to fill up fast and are more expensive.

 

UniAcco simplifies the process of finding student housing and offers a variety of options. As a result, students can select from a wide range of available student accommodation near the university, such as luxury studios, en-suites, and shared apartments that are more inexpensive and student-friendly.

 

Cost of Living

For students who don't like the bustle of the city, Ormskirk is a charming town that is perfect. Ormskirk has a tonne of stores, lively nightlife, and the beautiful Ruff Woods. There is always plenty to do in Ormskirk due to the quick and inexpensive train excursions to Liverpool, Southport, and Preston. With approximately 70,000 students, Liverpool is by far one of the most well-liked student cities in the UK. The city boasts a vibrant student environment and is well-recognised for its low cost of living, housing, and entertainment. Let’s take a look at the breakdown of the cost of living in Ormskirk below -

 

Item

Cost (Per Month)

Off-Campus Accommodation

£316

On-Campus Accommodation

£320

Transportation

£56

Food 

£1,320

Entertainment

£50

Groceries

£58

Clothes

£40

Total Cost of Living with Off-Campus Accommodation (Per Month)

£1,946

Total Cost of Living with On-Campus Accommodation (Per Month)

£1,950

Annual Cost of Living

£23,352

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