Handball

Handball

Opportunities

Handball opportunities for male and female players.

Level of Sport

Open to players of all abilities. Elite level athletes to social sport.

Subject Area

Student’s can opt to study any subject they wish alongside Handball.

Level of Study

Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Opportunities

Handball opportunities for male and female players.

Level of Sport

Open to players of all abilities. Elite level athletes to social sport.

Subject Area

Student’s can opt to study any subject they wish alongside Handball.

Level of Study

Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Opportunities

Handball opportunities for male and female players.

Level of Sport

Open to players of all abilities. Elite level athletes to social sport.

Subject Area

Student’s can opt to study any subject they wish alongside Handball.

Level of Study

Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

As a sport with an international appeal, U.K. university handball clubs will typically boast players of all nationalities.

Handball clubs are present at universities throughout the U.K. and provide their players with regular opportunities to train and take part in competitive events.

U.K. university handball teams will typically hold several structured training sessions each week as well as offering several free play sessions throughout the academic year to allow newcomers the opportunity to experience the sport.

Some of the larger U.K. university handball clubs will have multiple teams where there players will range from newcomers to national team and former professional players.

At universities throughout the U.K. you will find multiple netball teams, allowing players of all ability levels, experience and levels of study the opportunity to compete.

Netball is a very popular sport in the U.K. with approximately 1.4 million participants taking part at some point over a typical season. This popularly extends throughout the U.K. university sport system where there are over 400 registered U.K. university netball teams.

Many U.K. universities will offer their student-athletes the opportunity to in further local and national netball league competitions. With the opportunity to compete several times a week, there are a wide range opportunities for student’s to continue playing their netball alongside their degree.

BUCS Orienteering

Compete in a variety of different handball events

U.K. university handball players have a variety of competitive opportunities throughout the academic year.

There are opportunities to join regional leagues to that hold games each weekend against local handball clubs, comprised of both students and senior players. In addition to the regional leagues, there are further university tournaments that are held several times per year.

BUCS Handball

Compete in a variety of different handball events

U.K. university handball players and club have a variety of competitive opportunities throughout the academic year. There are opportunities to join regional leagues to that hold games each weekend against local handball clubs, comprised of both students and senior players. In addition to the regional leagues, there are further university tournaments that are held several times per year.

U.K. University Handball Championship

Every U.K. university handball club has the opportunity to enter the National Student Championship which takes place each academic year.

The championship event is typically attended by around 75 handball clubs who compete over the three day event, at one of the country’s leading handball facilities.

There are several tiers of championships for both male and female handball teams, ensuring players and teams of all abilities have the opportunity to compete in one of the largest events in the U.K. handball calendar.

BUCS Orienteering Championships
BUCS Handball Championships

U.K. University Handball Championship

Every U.K. university handball club has the opportunity to enter the National Student Championship which takes place each academic year.

The championship event is typically attended by around 75 handball clubs who compete over the three day event, at one of the country’s leading handball facilities.

There are several tiers of championships for both male and female handball teams, ensuring players and teams of all abilities have the opportunity to compete in one of the largest events in the U.K. handball calendar.

U.K. University

Sport Scholarships

Some U.K. universities are able to reward talented athletes with scholarships to support their involvement in their sport alongside their studies.

Each student will need to be considered for a scholarship on a case by case basis. If you have previously competed to a high standard and would like to explore the possibility of pursuing a scholarship in the U.K. we are happy to provide free guidance to help you assess your availability options in the U.K.

U.K. University Netball Scholarships

Some of the leading Netball universities in the U.K. will be able to offer their student’s some form of scholarship. U.K. university sport scholarships are awarded in different ways at each university, some scholarships may help to reduce tuition fees whereas others may help to provide a support package to cover the cost of specialist training and support. The standard required to achieve a netball scholarship will vary between universities.

We are happy to provide free guidance and support for any student who wishes to be evaluated for a potential UK university netball scholarship.

How we can help you to play handball at a U.K. university

Free service

Our service is completely free for students and their families to use.

Bespoke opportunities

We search for universities that suit your academic standing, career goals and any other preferences you may have!

Application support

Our staff are trained to process undergraduate and postgraduate U.K. university applications.

Access to scholarships

We will evaluate your chances and inform you where we feel you have the best possible chance of achieving a scholarship.

How we can help you to play handball at a U.K. university

Free service

Our service is completely free for students and their families to use.

Bespoke opportunities

We search for universities that suit your academic standing, career goals and any other preferences you may have!

Application support

Our staff are trained to process undergraduate and postgraduate U.K. university applications.

Access to scholarships

We will evaluate your chances and inform you where we feel you have the best possible chance of achieving a scholarship.

Start your U.K. study search here

Register your details via our online form to start searching for suitable opportunities throughout the U.K.

Start your U.K. study search here

Register your details via our online form to start searching for suitable opportunities throughout the U.K.