International Students

Joining from Kenya

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

Students talking to each other on Humber Street in Hull

Welcome to Hull

The University of Hull has been shaping bright futures for nearly 100 years. Study in the UK’s most affordable city²on 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

Venn building front lawn, trees and greenery on a sunny day

International Arrival Student Tour outside Business School

Library with students sitting on lawn in the foreground

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

exterior photo library with groups of students in the foreground

Students walking around a sunny campus with 2 stting on a bench in the foreground

Allam Medical Building and Bymor Jones Library exteriors on a sunny day

HUBS Nidd Building with Undergraduate Students & Head Statues

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.

Undergraduate fees

Postgraduate Taught fees

Postgraduate Research fees

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.

UndergraduateUndergraduate scholarships

Postgraduate taughtPostgraduate Taught scholarships

Postgrad researchPostgraduate Research scholarships

University of Hull Africa Studentship

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

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Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship

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GREAT Scholarship

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Talented Athlete Programme

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PGT International Fee Waivers

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International Undergraduate Fee Waivers

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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.

Shanice Sitati - International Student from Kenya

Case Study

Crystal Hani, LLM International Law (Human rights, Conflict and Security)

"The lecturers are genuinely invested in our growth and are always willing to offer guidance. There’s a strong emphasis on employability skills like legal writing and advocacy. We are encouraged to engage in real-world issues, which has helped me build confidence in applying legal knowledge to global challenges."

"The international community at Hull is incredibly welcoming and diverse. There’s a sense of shared experience and mutual support among international students, and I’ve formed meaningful friendships with people from all over the world."

"Studying at Hull has helped me grow in confidence, independence, and self-awareness. Come with an open mind and a willingness to embrace new experiences. Hull is a place that offers both academic excellence and personal growth. You’ll find a warm, supportive community ready to welcome you."

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!