Students vote Huddersfield best in the world!
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:21:00 GMT
A global survey which quizzes international students about their experiences has put the University of Huddersfield on top of the world!
The International Student Barometer, conducted by the independent research body i-graduate, is a survey of 48,000 international university students in the UK and across the world. It asks students a series of 60 on-line questions about their studies, campus facilities and their life as a student abroad.
And in the summer 2011 survey the University of Huddersfield came out top – not just in the region, not just in the UK but in the whole world.
The University’s average score was 87.4 per cent, almost five percentage points ahead of the average for all universities.
Huddersfield scored particularly highly on employability and work experience, with students being given the chance to earn money during their studies.
The University’s teachers and courses also scored very well and the clean and modern campus earned high marks.
The University of Huddersfield’s Dean of International Development, Professor David Taylor, said: “We are delighted that our international students rate us so highly. The success of our international students is very important to us, as we know how difficult it can be to leave home and study in a foreign country, often in a second language, and we know how important their future careers are to them.
“So we are grateful for their kind appreciation and we hope that our new International Student Support Team and the new Student Centre, which will be built over the coming year, will help us to stay at the top”.
Professor Taylor revealed some of the comments received from international students....
“I personally feel that I’m learning more and more each year from my course and not only theoretical things, but things I can put to practise” – a student from Cyprus
“All the staff in this University are very kind and willing to help us in both study aspects and living aspects” – a student from China
“The library facilities are amazing” – a student from Libya.
“One is made to feel comfortable and treated as part of family with the maximum support always available” - a student from Zimbabwe.
And here are some comments from the Early Years, Education, Teaching and Youth Work students.
‘The standard of the tutors is excellent.’
‘It's a fantastic University which has made me, a mature student, very welcome.’
‘The University of Huddersfield is a positive and supportive place to study.’
‘The teaching staff and the support that the university offers to both full and part-time students is exemplary!!!!!’
‘The quality of the lectures, the support from the tutors and the reputation of the course in helping get jobs at the end.’
‘I enjoy the atmosphere on campus and the teaching staff are first class.’
‘I have recommended the university to my friend's daughter and she has applied to come to Huddersfield. The atmosphere around campus is friendly and the facilities are ideal.’
‘I think the overall quality of the teaching and learning experience at Huddersfield University is excellent - tutors are always prepared to given feedback, support and guidance.’
'An excellent course with helpful and knowledgeable staff’
‘I have gained a great deal from this course. An excellent learning experience!’
‘Studying at the University of Huddersfield has had a positive impact on my career.’
‘The teaching staff are excellent and very supportive’
‘The campus is extremely attractive, the tutors are supportive and the overall quality of the teaching and learning for my course has been good. All of the support staff, including student services and the administration staff have always been extremely helpful and polite.’
‘I have had an excellent year at the University of Huddersfield. My course tutor was fantastic; she was supportive throughout the course on a personal level and with my group.’
‘The most organised course I have been on. Great support, teaching, contact hours, great teaching placement.’
‘One is made to feel comfortable and treated as part of family with the maximum support always available.’
‘I realise just how much I've learnt when I speak to others regarding the course.
