Change the world, or change your world?
You’re free to do both here. Choose a University with a proudly progressive history. Choose Gold-standard, research-led teaching. Choose an inclusive, one-campus community and a famously friendly city. Choose Hull.
Top 5 reasons to choose Hull
We're not saying we've got all the answers. But that this is where they're going to be found. So, want to change lives? Start with yours.
95%
of students in work or further study 15 months after graduating1
Rated Gold
in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Est. 1927
Hull is one of the oldest universities in England
A room guaranteed
In our modern Accommodation 2
Most affordable city
and one of the coolest places to live in the UK3, 4
Live your best day
and night life
One campus, all you need
Cross a universe in 10 minutes
Know what they call our type of campus? A ten-minute campus. Because you can go from lectures to lattes to library in that time or under. All you need, all in one place.
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Brynmor Jones Library is home to 1 million+ books and digital resources, and panoramic views
On-campus accommodation
Start a city break that never ends
Choose from 2,300+ on-campus rooms – from single en-suites to rooftop apartments. Think fresh, airy, modern accommodation with WiFi and bills included. And the best bit is, you’re literally minutes away from everything you need to study and socialise.
Westfield Court
Stylish, top quality, fully equipped. On top of all the facilities you’d expect, Westfield Court has games, music and big-screen rooms.
Taylor Court
Small, friendly, convenient. An established and close-knit community, Taylor Court offers the best value for money on campus.
A city of culture
All dressed up with everywhere to go
Morning, noon and night, there’s always somewhere to go and something to do in Hull. In fact, you’ll do well to fit everything in during your university years. So we’d better get started. Scroll on for just some of the highlights…
The Avenues student quarter
Thirsty? Grab a brew at DiveHU5 or a Belgian beer at 80 Days Bier Haus. Hungry? Try brunch at Marla’s, lunch at The Greek, or a Moroccan meal at Marrakech.
Art, music, history
Explore Ferens Art Gallery, the Maritime Museum and Old Town’s Museums Quarter. Then discover old and new vinyl, poetry and prose at Wrecking Ball Music & Books.
The Marina & Humber Street
A beautiful spot for a peaceful stroll, the Marina is also buzzing with life. Just a skipping stone’s throw away are indie cafés, bars, restaurants and shops on Humber Street.
So many festivals, so little time
Humber Street Sesh is a must-play for emerging bands. Pride in Hull is the region’s biggest LGBTQIA+ fest. And Freedom Festival is a whole weekend of art and theatre.
Dive in at The Deep
One of the UK’s biggest and best aquariums is home to penguins, sharks, sawfish and over 3,000 other sea creatures. Plus, your ticket includes free returns for 12 months.
All the fun of Hull Fair
The sights, the smells, the lights, the food … For one week in October, one of Europe’s biggest travelling funfairs comes to Hull. You do not want to miss it.
Live in the UK's cheapest city
Life is richer when it costs less
Fact: Hull is the most affordable city in the UK. Cheaper than Leeds, Lincoln, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, London and more.³ As you can see, the numbers don’t lie…
Cinema ticket
Ticket for new release
London: £15.00
Leeds: £9.50
Hull: £6.00
Feed your head and heart
Gold-standard teaching
Teaching worth its weight in Gold
We’re rated Gold in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). What does that mean for you? It means you learn from the best, so you’ll be at your best. And that means you’ll have the best chance of achieving what you want in your life and career.
CV-boosting experience
Our job is to get you ready for yours
We don’t just exist to teach. We’re here to help you prepare for life after university. Whether that’s a year studying abroad, a rewarding work placement, or a volunteering role you can’t get anywhere else. Learn how to get career-ready at an Open Day.
Support when you need it
Asking for help can be hard. Getting it is easy.
Our experts in mental health, finance, and disability and neurodivergence support offer tailored advice and interventions. Before you start, while you’re here and even after you graduate. And our online support portal gives you access to help 24/7, wherever you are.
Research
If not you, then who?
Our research is helping to build the largest wind farms in the world. It’s also helping our students build successful careers in areas like AI, flood risk management, social justice, and renewable energy. Want to play your part?
Unlocking the floodgates to flood resilience
Our research has shaped UK national flood policy and investment for over 15 years, helping to protect hundreds of thousands of homes.
Taking a patient approach to improving healthcare
We're helping to reduce hospital admissions and visits to A&E, as well as improving health outcomes for life-threatening diseases.
How do we stand up to modern slavery? Together.
We’re advising the UK Government on tackling exploitation, and we work with our partners and regional police forces to protect human rights.
Propelling fossil fuels into the past
Our researchers are working with the offshore wind sector to secure a brighter, greener future.
Is AI humanity’s friend or end? It’s up to us to decide.
We take a multi-faceted approach to the biggest technological opportunity and challenge of our age: how to responsibly harness AI for the benefit of humanity.
We see those who feel invisible
Through inspiring creative arts projects, we support and showcase underrepresented voices.
One day can change every day
And this is that day. Book your Open Day now to start shaping your future. Tour our safe and leafy campus, size up our modern accommodation, meet our lecturers and students, and experience a city that embodies Northern warmth and friendliness.
UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2022/23, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency June 2025.
If you’re a full time, unaccompanied first year student and you apply by 31 July in your year of study, we guarantee you a single-occupancy room in University-owned, managed or directed accommodation. Although the University does not offer family accommodation or childcare, please see Little Einsteins for on-campus childcare options: littleeinsteinshull.co.uk.
Finder.com Student living cost calculator. Correct as of July 2025.
11 coolest UK postcodes to move to in 2025, Sunday Times.