Hull Welcomes International Students
University of Hull United Kingdom
Here at the University of Hull, we pride ourselves on offering students
a traditional education in a modern and challenging, learning
environment. Since its foundation in 1928, the University has aimed to
forge a distinguished history of providing quality education and rich
life experience to students from around the globe. With over 16000
students in total, in any year over 16 per cent are from overseas, and
with students from over 100 countries, the University is a vibrant place
offering top rated teaching and first class student support.
With such a diverse international community and with a low cost of
living, the University of Hull is a safe, and relatively inexpensive
place to study. Plus, with an International Students' Association as one
of the largest and most dynamic of the Students' Union societies, the
University prides itself on creating what is a positive and enriching
learning environment for all its international students at both its
Hull, and Scarborough Campus.
Situated in the North-East of England, Hull is a vibrant and ambitious
city with a rich history. From its beginnings in the 13th century as
Britain's premier east-coast port, to the present day, Hull can
consider itself 'The Gateway to Europe', with passenger ferries and
freight carriers travelling daily to and from the Continent. Alongside
its redeveloped marina and modern shopping facilities, Hull has an
attractive Old Town, with its cobbled streets, traditional pubs and
historic buildings. This adds to the character of a city which both
looks forward to the future, and acknowledges the past in its many art
galleries and museums commemorating, amongst other things, William
Wilberforce's battle against slavery.
The main University of Hull Campus is a bus ride away from the city
centre and our students immediately find themselves part of a close,
welcoming community. Surrounded by many of the University's student
residences on adjacent streets, it houses all the main teaching
buildings on a single site. Alongside the library, which holds over 1
million volumes, the campus boasts sophisticated science buildings, the
language centre, which is one of the largest and best equipped in the
United Kingdom, high technology laboratories and lecture theatres all within easy
walking distance.
The Scarborough Experience
40 miles north of Hull, the Scarborough campus is just over a mile from
the centre of one of England's most attractive seaside resorts, and
less than five minutes from it sandy beaches. Scarborough's rich and
varied history is still much in evidence, including its medieval
castle, extensive Victorian parks, hotels, and town houses.
Scarborough also has a wide range of entertainment; shops, restaurants
and leisure facilities including surfing, fishing, water-sking, as well
as being only a brief drive away from the beautiful countryside of
North Yorkshire. The campus brings together teaching buildings
(including dedicated studio and dance spaces), a library, an IT Centre,
further Students' Union facilities and Hall's of residences, and offers
students a uniquely friendly community environment.
Student Living
Friendly accommodation is available for everyone on both the Hull and
Scarborough Campuses. This includes Halls of Residences, purpose built
flats, and extremely attractive student housing, all University-owned
and mostly campus-based.
The University offers guaranteed accommodation for all single overseas
students is available (conditions apply) throughout the course of your
study. With an abundance of affordable private sector accommodation
also available in both Hull, and Scarborough, there few universities
that can boast such plentiful and diverse accommodation as Hull, and
where the cost of living is significantly lover that in most cities in
the United Kingdom.
The Learning Experience
Whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level you can be assured that
you will receive all the help and support you will need to enable you to
realise your ambitions. As well as its reputation for excellent
teaching, the University works on research projects of major
international importance.
With courses in all the major disciplines, including English, History,
Law, Politics, Business, Science and the Environment, Science and
Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Education, the University of
Hull creates world-class citizens, giving them a passport to the world
of academic achievement and high-flying careers.
At the University of Hull we also recognise that as a new student you
may experience differences in the academic culture. You can rely on our
support to ease the transition between cultures both socially and
academically.
Support Services
The University offers a range of support services, including pastoral
staff in the residences, the Counselling Service, the Careers and
Appointments Service, a study advice centre, and chaplains covering a
range of denominational groups.
The International Office
Unrivalled in its helpful, friendly support, the International Office
has staff from five countries, collectively speakers of more than
fifteen languages. With individual International Officers for different
areas of the world, the International Office is dedicated to providing a
friendly, supporting environment through orientation and on-going
familiarisation programmes, and with a full-time International Student
Advisor and visa information service, its services help ease the
transition between cultures both socially and academically.
The Student Union
The Student's Union, provides many different services to meet the
various needs of its students. Whatever your faith or nationality, you
will find enthusiastic societies of fellow students welcoming and
supporting all the different religions and cultures that make up the
diverse worldwide community here on campus.
With its Students Advice and Counselling Centres, the Union supports all
aspects of its students' well being from the moment they first arrive,
to the end of their studies. The University Careers Service is also open
to all students, and further services include the Union shop; the travel
centre and Job Exchange service which is there to help you find
part-time work should you need it. The Union also includes a bank, an
insurance provider and even a hair salon. For those who like their
nightlife, the Union boasts no less than 4 different bars and the highly
popular nightclub, Asylum. The Student Union also runs the University's
many and varied sports facilities, including a large and modern Sports
and Fitness Centre and extensive indoor and outdoor amenities for all
major sports.
At the University of Hull, our aim is to be your Home away from Home.
Your time here at University combines excellent education with a great
social life to create an experience that you will never forget. Every
student, without exception, arriving at the University of Hull joins not
only a prestigious academic institution but a warm, supporting and
friendly community where students really do come first.
The University of Hull, Your Way to a Wider World.
Website:
www.hull.ac.uk
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