International Students

Joining from China

Find out how students from China can study at one of England's oldest universities.

PhD Engineering student Yu Min

Welcome to Hull

The University of Hull has been shaping bright futures for nearly 100 years. Study in the UK’s most affordable city2 on a safe, friendly campus where you can live, learn, and make lifelong connections.

Why choose Hull?

Established in 1927

We are England's 14th oldest university

Gold-standard teaching 1

Awarded Gold for outstanding education and exceptional student learning experiences

One campus, everything you need

From your room to your lectures in under a 10-minute walk

Most affordable city in the UK 2

Your money goes further in Hull

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

The following is a guide to the entry requirements for each type of degree at the University of Hull. Entry requirements may vary by course, so make sure you check your course page for the most up to date information.

Fees

Explore the information on standard fees for international students through the respective links below.

Some of our courses have non-standard fees so you should check your course page for the exact fee.

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Scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships to eligible students. They are awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don't pay a penny back.

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Agents

You can contact one of our approved agents in your country for advice and support with your application. They can help provide guidance on our courses and entry requirements, as well as the wider University and the city. They can also assist you in submitting your application to study with us.

Our international education agents play an important role in helping us to promote our university to overseas students, and we hugely value the work they do in helping students with their applications and visas and in preparing them to study in the UK.

We strongly encourage our education agents to follow The National Code of Ethical Practice for Education Agents (PDF). The National Code sets out the standards and best practice that education agents representing UK educational institutions are expected to adhere to.

Diona Melissa Cornelio - International Student at the University of Hull
Case study

Diona Melissa Cornelio, MA Education, Special Needs and Inclusion

"This scholarship has not just funded my education, but has encouraged my passion to be the change I wish to see around me.”

Your full guide to applying at Hull

Now that you’ve got the info you need to make your decision about joining us, dive into our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to applying to the University of Hull!

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Contact us

Questions about studying with us?

1.

Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

2.

Finder.com Student living cost calculator. Correct as of July 2025.