Edge Hill University is situated in Ormskirk in Lancashire, England. It has three faculties, Education, Health, and Arts and Sciences.

In November 2006, Edge Hill University won the Times Higher Award for 'Outstanding Student Financial Support Package'. In late 2007 it was confirmed that Edge Hill University had made the shortlist for 'University of the Year' in the Times Higher Education Awards 2007.
Edge Hill College was opened on 24 January 1885 on Durning Road, Edge Hill, Liverpool, named after the district in which it was sited. It was the first non-denominational teacher training college for women in England. By 1892, Edge Hill was one of only two colleges in England combining teacher training and degree course study.

In 2005, Edge Hill was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council. On 18 May 2006 the institution became Edge Hill University.

Edge Hill has 3 faculties: The faculty of Arts & Sciences, Faculty of Health and Faculty of Educatiuon. The Edge Hill Business School come under the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning by the Higher Education Funding Council, Edge Hill has been awarded Commendations for Teaching and Learning in every subject review by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the last three years. 2005 saw further recognition in the first National Student Survey, with Edge Hill polling joint fifth for overall satisfaction of students at higher education institutions and rated at or above the national average in all seven teaching quality areas.

The University has a total student population of over 14,000 including international students.