A pioneering, people-centred university in the heart of the North West, turning possibility into impact.
Our mission is to:
Edge Hill College opened in Liverpool in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women. From its origins as a specialist institution with 41 female trainee teachers, Edge Hill now has almost 10,000 full-time students, another 3,000 part-time students on a wide range of undergraduate programmes, and almost 5,000 full and part-time postgraduate students.
Discover how Edge Hill University is led, shaped and represented at the highest level. Explore the work of the
Executive team
as they drive the University’s strategic direction, learn how the
Board of Governors
ensures strong governance and accountability, and find out about the ceremonial role of
the Chancellor
in celebrating the achievements of our community.
Over 15 years we have invested more than £350 million in our outstanding study spaces, sports facilities, living quarters, collaborative hideaways, and simulated workplaces. Most recently, we have opened more of our award-winning on-campus accommodation, a state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, and a brand-new Students’ Union. We have also continued to expand our array of available subjects. Always responding to the growing needs of industry, we have begun offering courses in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Graphic Design and Economics.
Edge Hill’s brand story blends courage and progress, rooted in the heart of the North West with a bold, future‑focused identity.