Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is a public university located in Ormskirk, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Founded in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women, it has grown into a modern university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as education, health sciences, business, arts, and social sciences.

The university is particularly well known for its strong focus on teaching quality, student experience, and employability, rather than purely research intensity.

📊 Rankings of Edge Hill University

🌍 Global Rankings

• Ranked 1001–1200 in the world (2026) by Times Higher Education
• Ranked around #1726 globally (EduRank 2025)
• QS Sustainability Ranking: 1501+ globally

🇬🇧 UK Rankings

• Around 103rd in the UK (EduRank 2025)
• Top 4 universities in North West England (Complete University Guide 2025)
• Top 35 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• 5th in the UK (Uni Compare 2026)

👉 Overall: Edge Hill is considered a mid-tier UK university globally, but performs very strongly in student satisfaction and regional rankings.