Edge Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1607 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #594 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #103 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #82 of 131 | In England |
| #336 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 78 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.edgehill.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 87%*
* 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 7,799 scientific papers with 119,728 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Edge Hill University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 72 | 660 |
| 2007 | 94 | 707 |
| 2008 | 125 | 840 |
| 2009 | 131 | 1054 |
| 2010 | 143 | 1301 |
| 2011 | 213 | 1649 |
| 2012 | 188 | 2043 |
| 2013 | 238 | 2426 |
| 2014 | 297 | 2791 |
| 2015 | 303 | 3257 |
| 2016 | 436 | 3878 |
| 2017 | 568 | 4544 |
| 2018 | 537 | 5609 |
| 2019 | 521 | 7122 |
| 2020 | 573 | 9660 |
| 2021 | 605 | 12185 |
| 2022 | 585 | 13275 |
| 2023 | 592 | 14868 |
| 2024 | 519 | 15965 |
| 2025 | 430 | 15461 |
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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Jonathan Pryce
- Occupations
- stage actorimprovisertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Sir Jonathan Pryce is a Welsh actor. He is known for his performances on stage and in film and television. He has received numerous awards, including two Tony Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, and five Emmy Awards. He was honored with a knighthood for services to drama in 2021.
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Carola Rackete
- Enrolled in Edge Hill University
- 2015-2016 graduated with French masters degree
- Occupations
- activistconservationistship captainpolitician
- Biography
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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 9 June 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 has been the Deputy Chairman of Reform UK since July 2025. He 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 until 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, later Reform UK, in 2019.
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Sue Smith
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Susan Jane Smith is an English former footballer who played as a winger or forward.
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Luke Myer
- 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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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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Liam Colbon
- Occupations
- rugby league player
- Biography
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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 |