International Partnerships
Our global partnerships drive our growth and impact, expanding our reach through research, networks, and strategic alliances.
A university of our region, for the world
At the University of Hull, we believe in the power of global partnerships to drive excellence in research, education, and cultural exchange.
Through collaborations with leading universities and institutions, we address shared challenges, spark innovation, and create opportunities that benefit communities worldwide.
Explore how we collaborate worldwide and discover opportunities to work with us.
Tackling global challenges, together
Our partnerships drive cutting-edge research, foster student and staff mobility, and enrich learning experiences across borders.
Collaboration in research:
Our academics collaborate with experts worldwide to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges.
As an active member of the global research community, the University is committed to fostering impactful international partnerships that span academic disciplines.
Whether it's tackling climate change, enabling flood resilience, advancing low-carbon energy, addressing social injustice, pioneering end-of-life care, or harnessing the benefits of AI, we are working hard to change lives and make the world a better place.
By working with partners across the globe, we are shaping a more sustainable, equitable future for all.
International networks and strategic alliances
We actively engage in global networks and strategic alliances where we have strong synergies with partner institutions to drive impactful research and education.
This enables us to connect with leading institutions worldwide, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to global challenges. These partnerships allow us to:
Strengthen research on critical global issues
Offer students mobility and collaborative learning experience
Share expertise to improve academic and research outcomes
University strategic partnerships
We collaborate with universities worldwide that align with our research and teaching priorities. Working with our university partners we aim to develop a roadmap of activity which goes beyond institutions to include local businesses and civic alliances.
View a list of our key university partnerships and research focuses.
Impact of our Partnerships
Our global partnerships deliver meaningful benefits for researchers, students, and communities by advancing research innovation and knowledge exchange, strengthening cross-cultural understanding and global impact, and Enhancing student learning and employability.
Partnering with IIT Madras to advance AI in healthcare, renewable energy, and net-zero through research, events, and researcher exchange.
Our partnership with IIT Madras supports innovation in AI for healthcare, renewable energy, and net-zero. Since 2023, we’ve hosted joint events and enabled researcher mobility to address global and regional sustainability challenges together.
Partnering with UNCW on coastal resilience, flooding, and marine ecosystems, with joint research and student mobility opportunities.
Our partnership with UNCW supports joint research in flooding, ecosystem resilience, and emerging contaminants, alongside student mobility initiatives that strengthen global collaboration and shared coastal expertise between both universities.
Partnering with MSU to support Ukraine’s recovery through trauma-informed education, community resilience, and collaborative research initiatives.
Our partnership with MSU strengthens post-war recovery in Ukraine through joint research, trauma-informed education, and student support, promoting community resilience and sustainable reconstruction via shared academic and civic engagement models.
Partnering with ULHN through the Global Consortium of Coastal Universities and EUNIcoast to advance maritime, sustainability, and global business research across coastal universities.
Through GU8 and EUNIcoast, our collaboration with ULHN supports joint research in maritime affairs, sustainability, and global business, connecting coastal universities across Europe to address shared environmental and economic challenges.
Partnering with UiT on climate change, marine research, and maritime law, with student exchange and collaborative research funding opportunities.
Our partnership with UiT spans climate change, marine science, and maritime law. As University of the Arctic members, we collaborate on research and offer student exchanges through North2North and other funding schemes.
International Scholarships
We work with leading scholarship bodies to support talented students worldwide. Our key scholarship partners include:
British Council (GREAT Scholarships)
£10,000 towards UK postgraduate tuition for students from selected countries.
Commonwealth Scholarships
Covers tuition, travel, and living costs for students from eligible Commonwealth countries. Learn more
Marshall Scholarships (USA)
Fully-funded UK postgraduate study for exceptional US students.
Visiting Academics
At the University of Hull, we acknowledge the valuable contribution visiting academics make to our research community and we are proud to welcome international academic visitors from around the world.
To be considered for a proposed visit to the University of Hull please complete our Visiting Academics Application Form.
We recommend reading our application process guidance document before filling out the form, and you can find out more about our research and researchers.
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