Edge Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1777 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #611 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #105 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #84 of 131 | In England |
| #386 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.edgehill.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 84%*
* Edge Hill University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
Research profile
Edge Hill University has published 7,197 scientific papers with 107,262 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Edge Hill University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 24 |
| 1993 | 11 | 21 |
| 1994 | 10 | 39 |
| 1995 | 26 | 59 |
| 1996 | 44 | 60 |
| 1997 | 52 | 67 |
| 1998 | 56 | 122 |
| 1999 | 40 | 130 |
| 2000 | 72 | 185 |
| 2001 | 39 | 207 |
| 2002 | 57 | 250 |
| 2003 | 59 | 348 |
| 2004 | 68 | 427 |
| 2005 | 48 | 544 |
| 2006 | 73 | 660 |
| 2007 | 94 | 707 |
| 2008 | 125 | 840 |
| 2009 | 131 | 1056 |
| 2010 | 143 | 1301 |
| 2011 | 213 | 1650 |
| 2012 | 188 | 2044 |
| 2013 | 235 | 2425 |
| 2014 | 295 | 2791 |
| 2015 | 302 | 3225 |
| 2016 | 404 | 3869 |
| 2017 | 525 | 4533 |
| 2018 | 514 | 5590 |
| 2019 | 505 | 7109 |
| 2020 | 545 | 9644 |
| 2021 | 593 | 12166 |
| 2022 | 556 | 13258 |
| 2023 | 555 | 14843 |
| 2024 | 469 | 15561 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Edge Hill University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | £9,250 |
| Master's Degree | £12,000 |
| PhD | £4,330 (per year for UK/EU students), £13,000 (per year for international students) |
The currency used in the table is British Pound (GBP).
Edge Hill University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Edge Hill University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Honours Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | Teacher Training |
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Carola Rackete
- Enrolled in Edge Hill University
- 2015-2016 graduated with French masters degree
- Occupations
- politicianactivistconservationistship captain
- Biography
-
Carola Rackete is a German conservation ecologist, activist, politician and former ship captain. She was elected to the European Parliament as an independent candidate for the Left Party on June 9, 2024.
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Kerry Howard
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kerry Elizabeth Howard is an English actress. She played Laura in the BBC Three comedy series Him & Her and Leanne in Witless. She also appears in BBC Three "Feed My Funny" comedy sketches with Lu Corfield and acted as courtroom clerk in the first series of Judge Romesh.
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Paul Nuttall
- Occupations
- politicianresearcher
- Biography
-
Paul Andrew Nuttall is a British politician who served as Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) from 2016 to 2017. He was elected to the European Parliament in 2009 as a UK Independence Party (UKIP) candidate, and served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for North West England between 2009 and 2019, sitting in the Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy group. He left UKIP in December 2018, criticising the party's association with far-right activist Tommy Robinson, and joined the Brexit Party in 2019.
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Sue Smith
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Susan Jane Smith is a former English international footballer who last played for Doncaster Rovers Belles and England as a winger.
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David McNiven
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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David Jonathan McNiven is an English footballer. He played as a striker and is now a sports scientist/PE teacher. He is a well-traveled player, having predominantly played in England but has also played football in Scotland and Sweden.
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Luke Myer
- Born in
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United Kingdom - Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Luke Myer is a British Labour politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland since 2024.
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Liam Colbon
- Occupations
- rugby league player
- Biography
-
Liam Colbon is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played in the Super League for; the Wigan Warriors, Hull Kingston Rovers, the London Broncos and Hull FC, and in the Championship for Doncaster (loan), as a wing or centre.
Edge Hill University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Criminology, English, History, Law, Leisure Studies, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Health and Social Care | Health Sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Work |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Marketing |
General information
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Motto | In Scientia Opportunitas From knowledge, opportunity |
Location and contacts
| Address | St Helens Road Ormskirk, L39 4QP United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 24,000 |