University of Hull

As one of the oldest universities in England, the University of Hull has a long history of academic excellence and creating life-changing research. With a personal teaching style and incredibly friendly support teams, students have access to everything they need to succeed in their degree. As the most affordable city in the UK, the University of Hull has opportunities for everyone. 
 

HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

Hull has its origins as a port city, on the banks of the River Humber it has been a key trade city leading to Europe and beyond for hundreds of years. This has led to Hull’s expertise in sustainability, becoming one of the biggest manufacturers and exporters of wind turbines in the UK, as well as important work in Logistics, Marine Biology, and the environment. The University of Hull was established in 1927, and over the years has grown to include the double accredited Business School, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Modelling, Hull York Medical School, and more. With investment of £300 million ongoing, the University of Hull continues to establish itself as a forward-thinking university, tackling the big problems facing the world today.  
 

SPECIALIST AREAS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

Hull University Business School’s AACSB and AMBA accreditations place it in the top 2% of the world business schools. From Logistics to Marketing, Accounting to Entrepreneurship, the University has a range of programmes to suit anyone’s business aspirations. 

The Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling is breaking traditional boundaries to bring new technologies in data science and AI. Offering programmes open to students from backgrounds ranging from Business to Humanities, the Centre aims to teach students the principles of Data Science & AI, and how it can be applied to almost any field.  

The interdisciplinary Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull brings together the skills and capabilities of leading researchers to tackle global challenges related to climate change and population growth and their consequences for society and livelihoods, working within four themes at the interface between sustainable energy and environmental resilience: 

  • Global Change, Risk and Resilience
  • Climate Change and Co-Evolution
  • Clean Growth and Carbon Net Zero
  • Societies, Cultures and Climate 

The Wilberforce Institute aims to advance knowledge of slavery and emancipation, informing policy, business practice and public debate at local, national and international levels. The mission is to produce high quality and innovative research on slavery in all its forms, historical and contemporary. These are not seen as separate fields of inquiry; on the contrary, history is regarded as a lens through which to study contemporary issues regarding slavery and exploitation. 

As a community of researchers, The Wilberforce Institute is committed to disciplinary excellence and to interdisciplinary research that will benefit society on a national and international level. Collaborating with academic partners, NGOs, museums and businesses, it acts as a forum for academic discourse and interaction on slavery past and present. With an aim to maximise the benefits of research by advancing fundamental knowledge of slavery and emancipation, contributing to better public policy, social cohesion, community identity, education, the arts and the heritage sector. 
 

LIFE ON CAMPUS 

The University of Hull is a one-campus university, meaning everything you need is in one place. For study there is a 7 story-library, modern lecture theatres and labs, for socialising, a gym, sports fields, bar and nightclub, and for essentials a mini-supermarket. With lots of cafés, green spaces, and social areas you can always find somewhere to study. The University has 3 accommodation blocks on campus so you are never far from everything you need. The University is close to the city’s student district filled with bars, cafés and international supermarkets.  
 

STUDENT SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

Hull is known as a friendly city and that is clear in the support services offered at the University. Students can expect a wide range of support including:  

  • Wellbeing and mental health
  • Immigration advice
  • Disability advice
  • Learning support
  • Skills team
  • Academic support
  • Careers service 

During their studies, students will have a Personal Supervisor who can support them academically throughout the years of study, and for each class, a Module Leader will be available to help with any questions they might have about assignments or reading. 

Based in the Brynmor Jones library, the Study Skills Team are there to help students with topics ranging from referencing to academic integrity. They are a key team who can support international students with the change in learning and assignment style. They hold one-to-one sessions, group sessions, and have online resources to help with everything academic.  

The careers service, the Student Futures Team work with students on everything employability. In students first week at Hull they will be invited to a part-time job fair to meet local employers. The team run two job boards where students can look for jobs online, including one specifically for international students. The team offer advice for business start-ups, practice interviews and CV checking, connect students with e-mentors in their field, and the Hull Employability Awards, a programme that showcases the work students have done during their studies to become more employable.  

The Student Union not only runs all of the societies and sports clubs, but also an Advice Centre. Where students can get advice on any issues they are having with housing, or on their financial situation.  
 

UNIVERSITY OF HULL FACILITIES  

The Faculty of Business, Law and Politics is based in one of the  traditional red-brick collegiate building, but has all of the modern facilities you would expect from a forward-thinking university. In Hull University Business School, the Bloomberg Suite shows live global markets, and Executive Suite is where business events are hosted. The Business School is also host to the University’s largest lecture theatre that holds 500 students. Within the School of Law and Politics there are mock Law courts and spaces for mock crime scenes.  

In the School of Arts there has been investments of £9.5 million to create a world-class concert hall, cinema and theatre space. That’s in addition to the existing state-of-the-art music, film and digital media facilities on campus. In the New Media Centre students will find industry-standard facilities and equipment that support students across film, media, game and graphic design. Students have access to the Adobe software collection for creation of 2D graphic designs and multimedia pieces, and have the opportunity to learn professional skills in 3D and apply these using software such as Autodesk Maya, a professional package used in the creation of films and games. As well as a flagship Duality Recording Studio in Middleton Hall, students benefit from a number of other excellent studio facilities on campus. Students also have access to the Ambisonic Studio, a 3D surround-sound studio with 4-8-4 array, additional Barefoot stereo monitoring and fully adjustable lift and desk for ideal monitoring position. The composition studio - a creative space to develop composition ideas, experiment with synthesis and interactive devices, score for film and TV, alongside other projects. 

The Anthony Minghella Studio is an experimental-teaching and theatre-production space. Complete with a sound and light control room, most of the school's internal productions take place in the Studio, organised by the student and staff run Events Committee. On practical projects, the Production Manager, Designer and Construction Manager work together to orchestrate all of the administrative elements that lead to the design and construction of a theatre set. 

In the Faculty of Science and Engineering there are a range of facilities including the Robotics Lab, Mechanical Engineering Workshop, and FabLab. There has also been investment in the Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling. This brand new, £4.5 million facility houses the largest computational teaching space on campus. Spread over two levels, it has hundreds of seats for students to learn, practice, and apply their coding technique to unique problems that face the world related to data science, artificial intelligence and modelling. 
 

SPORTS AND SOCIETIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

The Students’ Union is for everyone studying at the University of Hull. It’s here to help make time at University count, by supporting students to connect, develop, meet new people and build a support network. The University of Hull has over 50 sports including soccer, American football, baseball, climbing, swimming, dance, and many more! The University’s sports teams welcome students of any ability, whether you are a professional or want to try something new. There are over 80 societies from film clubs to religious clubs, study clubs to music clubs. These societies are the best way to meet people with similar interests. The Students’ Union also run the Give It A Go (GIAG) programme, where students have the opportunity to try new things or go on day trips to new places. The team also organise opportunities to socialise at the on campus bar and nightclub at events like Welcome Week or weekly karaoke and quiz nights.  
 

ACCOMMODATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

The University of Hull has over 2300 on-campus rooms across three accommodation blocks. There are a range of options for students depending on their preferences and budget, but all students will have their own bedroom. For the most affordable options students would have their own bedroom, a shared bathroom, and a shared living and kitchen space. The cost of rooms includes bills such as gas, electricity, wifi, cleaning once per week, and for the two most popular accommodations, 24 hour reception and security. University accommodation is based on campus so you can get to the library, the gym, and your lectures all within 10 minutes.  

Students also have the option to rent privately, the streets surrounding the campus have student accommodation so you can still be really close to campus. These options can be even more affordable than on-campus options.  
 

INTERNATIONAL FOCUS  

The University of Hull’s international students make up around 20% of the student population. Being a one campus university that is clear to see, and it make the University of Hull a diverse and vibrant place to be. The local areas around the campus are filled with international supermarkets and café’s so students can get a taste of home in Hull!  
 

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS 

Smith & Nephew is a leading medical technology company, operating in around 100 countries globally. Its Advanced Wound Management portfolio provides a comprehensive set of products to meet complex clinical needs, helping healthcare professionals get closer to zero human and economic consequences of wounds, and its Hull site manufactures some of the world’s most advanced wound care products. Smith & Nephew actively recruits graduates from the University of Hull, as well as offering student placements. Over the last five years, Smith & Nephew has nearly trebled the size of the R&D and clinical teams at the site and the largest single source of graduate recruitment to Smith & Nephew in Hull is through the University.  

The Faculty of Business, Law and Politics is proud to work with a wide variety of corporate partners at local, regional and national levels including ARCO, P&O Ferries, local sports teams, and health service. Professional work is built into Business programmes at the University of Hull, so students have the opportunities to work on real projects with real businesses as part of their programme.  
 

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNSHIPS 

The University of Hull has study abroad options in every continent across all four of the University’s faculties. The University website details in full what programmes are eligible and the opportunities available but if you don’t see the programme you want to study there are also summer opportunities across the globe.  

Undergraduate or integrated Master’s students from the following subject areas can benefit from a year in industry: 

  • Business
  • Politics and legislative studies
  • Engineering
  • Computer science
  • Chemistry
  • Games and digital design 

Placements can start anytime from July until September and normally last nine to 12 months. Across the University, students from a wide range of courses are offered the chance to take part in shorter placement programmes. 
 

EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

94.8% of students are in work of further study within 15 months of graduating (2023).  

The University of Hull’s careers service, the Student Futures Team work with students on everything employability. In students first week at Hull they will be invited to a part-time job fair to meet local employers. The team run two job boards where students can look for jobs online, including one specifically for international students. The team offer advice for business start-ups, practice interviews and CV checking, connect students with e-mentors in their field, and the Hull Employability Awards, a programme that showcases the work students have done during their studies to become more employable.  

In the Business School Hull offers a real-life, hands-on, hard-working approach to teaching called Authentic Business Learning, this makes sure students have the knowledge, skills and support for career success. Whether they are taking their first step or are more experienced and looking to progress. Hull’s global perspective instils cross-cultural awareness, social intelligence and adaptability – with plenty of opportunities for networking, learning from and with each other. And Hull emphasises corporate engagement by working with partners who share the University’s aspirations and values. 

Some Undergraduate programmes have the option to complete a year in industry. 
 

STUDY IN HULL 

Hull is in the region of Yorkshire, in the north of England. It is a smaller city of around 300,000 people, and a city that is known for its community spirit and celebration of culture. Hull is only around a 20 minute drive from seaside towns of the east coast and being in the middle of the UK it is easy to explore other cities around the country. 

Hull was awarded City of Culture from 2017 – 2021, a recognition of the spirit of Hull and the events throughout the year that celebrate music, the arts, and the diversity of the city.  

By train you can reach Leeds in 1 hour, Manchester in 2 hours, and London in 2.5 hours, so exploring other cities is easy from Hull. The city is also very well connected to the Netherlands, with a local airport and ferry port to reach Rotterdam and Amsterdam it is an easy way to access the rest of Europe.  

Hull is officially the UK’s most affordable city (numbeo.com), with expenses like accommodation around 75% more affordable than in London. All the money students save on essentials like bills and food can be spent experiencing more of Hull and the rest of the UK. 

A student can spend their spare time in the city center shopping, on the Marina where there are independent bars and restaurants, watching great live music at the arena or a small venue watching new local bands for free, in the student district in a cosy café, or on campus in the nightclub. 

Football (or soccer if you are American) fans can support The Tigers and watch Hull City play in the Championship at the clubs 25,000 seat stadium, or easily travel to cities like Manchester to watch some of the biggest clubs in the world. Hull is home to two of the top Rugby teams in the country, Hull FC and Hull KR, pick a side and support them throughout the year. 
 

WHY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

  • A Tradition of Excellence: As one of the oldest universities in England, a degree from the University of Hull is recognised throughout the UK, Europe, and globally. 

  • The Most Affordable City in the UK - With some of the lowest accommodation rents in England and all the advantages of living in one of the most cultural cities in the UK, your money will go much further in Hull. 

  • Quality and Affordability – The University offers a variety of high-quality programs at both undergraduate and master's levels, with some of the most affordable tuition fees in the UK 

  • Next stop: Anywhere! - Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol airport to Humberside airport The city is your starting point for exploring famous English cities, with direct transportation links to London (under 3 hours), Leeds, and York (1 hour). 

  • Guaranteed Accommodation - All new full-time international students are guaranteed a private room in University-affiliated accommodations. 
     

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FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL 

Established: 1927 

Location: Hull, England  

Population of Hull: 300,000 

Closest airport:  

  • Humberside (20 mins) 

  • Leeds (1 hour) 

  • Manchester (2 hours) 

 
Student population: Around 15,000 

International students: Around 3,000 

Nationalities on campus: Over  

Employability rate: 94.8% of students are in work of further study within 15 months of graduating (2023) 
 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE/CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE 

  • Hull University Business School: AACSB & AMBA Accredited
  • Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling
  • The Logistics Institute
  • Energy and Environment Institute
  • The Wilberforce Institute 
     

FUN FACTS 

  • “Hull Fair” is Europe’s larges travelling funfair, and is a tradition that has been going on for over 700 years!
  • At Hull, Chemist George W Gray developed liquid-crystals, which made LCD screens possible today.
  • Hull is referred to as the most poetic city in the UK, as the home of great English poets such as Phillip Larkin and Andrew Motion.  
     

WHY CHOOSE HULL?

  • The Most Affordable City in the UK - With some of the lowest accommodation rents in England and all the advantages of living in one of the most cultural cities in the UK, your money will go much further in Hull.
  • Guaranteed Accommodation - All new full-time international students are guaranteed a private room in University-affiliated accommodations.
  • Postgraduate students can find some of the most affordable tuition fees in the UK, and Undergraduate students can enter a Bachelor degree for 90% of programmes without the need for a foundation year. 
     

NOTABLE ALUMNI

  • Muhtar Kent - Former CEO of Coca Cola
  • James Graham - Olivier Award Winning Playwright
  • Dame Sarah Gilbert - Vaccinologist and developer of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine  
     

NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS

  • Guido Imbens - Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 2021 (Studied his MSc at the University of Hull) 
     

UNIVERSITY OF HULL RANKINGS

  • Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 – top 500 in the world and 44th in the UK
  • Top global 200 for impact in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2024)
  • Named in the top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education.
  • 94.8% of University of Hull students go into work or further study within 15 months of graduating. (2023)
  • Excellent results in the National Student Survey 2024 – ahead of the sector in 22 out of 27 areas.  
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