About Edge Hill University
Founded in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women, Edge Hill was born from a belief that education could – and should – change lives. It’s a university that has always been shaped by those willing to move forward, even when it meant standing apart. Today, Edge Hill is a pioneering university defined by action, where staff play a vital role in connecting students to real skills, real networks and real futures.
The University’s teaching, research and innovation transforms lives, creates opportunity and strengthens society. 62% of the University’s research was classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
It has over 12,000 students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a university based in the heart of the North West, it takes a connected approach in bringing together education, business, public services and communities.
Edge Hill was awarded University of the Year for Student Experience (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and 5th in the UK Overall (Uni Compare 2026). In 2024, it was the first University to achieve Ofsted Outstanding for all phases of its Initial Teacher Training provision under the new Inspection Framework.
The University aims to create an environment in which colleagues can thrive, adapt and lead in a changing world. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, inclusion and wellbeing, the University places staff, students and communities at the heart of its success. For staff, this means the opportunity to contribute to a values-led institution, work collaboratively across disciplines and services, and build a rewarding career in an ambitious university community.
Continued investment in campus facilities and digital infrastructure supports an ambitious and inclusive working environment. This includes a £17.4m Life Sciences Building, alongside a £35m investment in brand new accommodation and a Students’ Union building which opened at the beginning of October 2024. It has also been recognised as one of the UK’s best green spaces for 14 successive years (Green Flag Award 2025).
The University is committed to providing staff and students with accessible, high-quality services, underpinned by innovation, collaboration and a culture that values people.
The University in Numbers
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