Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is located in Ormskirk, Lancashire and is only thirty minutes away from Manchester by car. The university was originally established in 1885, and currently has a league table ranking of 82 according to the Guardian University League Tables 2016.

The university is home to around 16,000 studying a range of courses such as biosciences, history, music and social work. There are three faculties within the university.

  • The three faculties are;
  • Faculty of Arts and Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Health and Social Care

The student union at Edge Hill University offers a multitude of facilities, including a shop, dining outlets, magazine, television channel and radio station. Furthermore, there are several societies and sports clubs with belly dancing, skydiving and football being just a few of the options on offer.

Sports facilities at Edge Hill University include a gym, sports hall and a sports centre opening in 2015 containing a 25m swimming pool, steam room, studio and sauna.

The university offers several accommodation options for students. Halls of residence have both catered and self-catered options with prices varying depending on the type of room you choose. Prices range from between £65 per week for a self-catered room and £112 per week for a self-catered room with en-suite. Catered rooms in hall of residence are £101 per week.

Times Good University Guide 2025 Ranking 84=/131
Guardian 2025 Ranking 44/121
Address St Helens Road , Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP View on Map
Contact Telephone +44 (0) 1695 575171

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