The University of Huddersfield has garnered an outstanding international reputation within its 25 years of holding University status; it currently ranks 1st in England for professionally qualified teaching staff, is a gold-rated University in the Teaching Excellent Framework, ranks within the top 10 universities in England for paid work placement years in industry, is a founder member of NCUK, and boasts an overall undergraduate student satisfaction rate of 87% – a statistic that surpasses the national average for English universities. Equally impressive is its excellent graduate employment rate: over 94% of its undergraduate and postgraduate students find employment or go onto further study within 6 months of graduating. It is of no surprise then that the university has now attracted over 19,000 students. All students are also given the opportunity to pursue professional work experience during their studies, with some courses even offering an optional, highly-reputable paid placement year. Overall, with an exceptional reputation; a fantastic graduate employment rate; leading assessment and feedback practices; diverse course listings; exciting placement and study abroad opportunities; The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre; a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated Union and careers team (via the Graduate School), it is only logical to tout the University of Huddersfield as an outstanding NCUK institution, well-suited for anyone looking to pursue further study atop of an excellent student experience.