Student Experience

Life at Hull

Build your future in a place that gives you more - a vibrant university campus, an inclusive student community, and a city full of possibility.

Our Campus

Find your haven in a sea of change

Over the years, we’ve evolved our campus to include everything you need to live, study and socialise. Alongside our historic red-brick buildings, rose-filled lawns and 1,000+ trees, you’ll find modern structures of steel and glass. New facilities for a fresh generation of minds. Like yours.

Our campus

The exterior of the Derwent building which is a classical redbrick University style building

The exterior of the Data and Ai Modelling Centre building

A large modern building set back on a grass field with tree branches in the foreground and a cloudy blue sky.

Four tall modern buildings set back against a light brick path with trees and hedges either side with a clear blue sky.

Exterior of the Allam Medical Building at dusk

The exterior of modern Allam Medical buidling

The exterior of the Brynmor Jones library bathed in sunlight

The exterior of the Brynmor Jones library with students sitting on the grass in the foreground

Students walking around a sunny campus with two people sitting on a bench in the foreground

A large historic red-brick building at dusk with a grass lawn and trees and bushes in the foreground.

The exterior of the Middleton hall building which is modern style glass and steel pavillion

two modern style head sculptures ouside of a University building

Students enjoying an open day with the library building in the background

The beautiful Grade II listed Derwent Building.

WHERE TO LIVE

Campus or Home? Your choice

Live on campus and have everything on your doorstep. Or make home your base and commute in. With great transport links, commuter-friendly facilities and short-stay accommodation, it's easy to make the most of your time at Hull.

Exterior of the Westfield Court accommodation with a willow tree and lawn in the foreground

Our accommodation

Woke up late? You've still got time.

When you choose our on-campus accommodation, you can roll out of bed and go straight into your lectures. Imagine it. No catching the bus at the crack of dawn. No rushing across town to get to uni. Just lots of lie-ins and leisurely breakfasts before you start your studies.

Take a look at our rooms

Commuting to university

Home to Hull. Sorted.

Living at home? Make campus your second home. With great transport links, places to study, eat and meet friends, and short-stay accommodation when you need it, commuting doesn’t mean missing out on university life.

Learn about commuting

a music festival at night with the Hull tidal barrier in the background

LIVING IN HULL

Hull’s full of different like-minded people

What makes a city? Its people. And ours are a breed apart. Hull is a haven for unconventionally brilliant minds and famously friendly Northern souls. Living in Hull is affordable, vibrant, and full of charm. We can’t wait to introduce you to everyone. Together, we’ll help you find your people.

Explore student life

Our city

Things to do in Hull

GET INVOLVED

Find your place in our community

Whatever your interests, you'll find opportunities to connect with like-minded students, try something new and become part of a vibrant campus community. Explore everything from student representation to fitness, events and volunteering.

Students' Union

Sport and fitness

Clubs and societies

JOBS ON CAMPUS

Earn while you learn

Looking for a flexible way to gain experience and boost your income? From student ambassador roles to part-time opportunities across the University, on-campus jobs can help you build valuable skills, grow your confidence and fit work around your studies.

See what's available

Student wellbeing and inclusion

Count on our support before day one

Our support starts when you accept your offer – and it’s still here long after you graduate. Our experts in mental health, disability and neurodivergence, and financial support will always be here to guide you.

Find out moreFind out more about the support we offer

Graduation

One day that lasts a lifetime

Your last day at Hull is the start of your everyday. Graduation isn’t the end — it’s your launchpad. You’ll be ready to go and do what’s right and true: for you, for society, for the world. In the meantime, find out everything you need to know before, during and even long after you graduate.

Graduation at Hull

SPEAK TO OUR STUDENTS

University life, your way

Thinking of joining Hull? Chat to those who know it best. They're here to share what life is really like at the University of Hull, from studying and social life to settling in and making it home.

Start a chat now

A large group of prospective students wandering campus on a sunny open day

VIRTUAL TOUR

Visit us before you get here

The best way to know if Hull is right for you is to experience it for yourself. The next best way? Experience it all from the comfort of your home. Take our virtual tour before you get here and explore our leafy campus, swish accommodation and buzzing city.

MORE TO EXPLORE