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Summary
Hull champions progressive thinking, innovation, and real-world impact. Students join a community committed to action, resilience, and positive change. Research leads in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer, wound care, and the fight against modern slavery. The university prioritises sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. Students gain the skills to tackle global issues and prepare for diverse careers, including AI, renewable energy, and social justice.

Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate81%Postgraduate19%
Study mode
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Full-time84%Part-time16%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK85%International12%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000611 61%73rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 212127 60%82nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%23rd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.10 78%52nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.37 37%82nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251748 53%72nd
13 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226765 34%45th
12 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.316.573rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.9 89%106th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10076.8 77%59th
1 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10076.6 77%58th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
54th out of 103
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10083.8 84%54th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227118 52%55th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.28 82%18th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.92 73%46th
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Continuation
/ Max 10086.8 87%88th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%59th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Founded in 1927, Hull is one of the oldest universities in England. It has a long-standing reputation for delivering life-changing research, excellent teaching, and successful outcomes for students. You’ll feel welcome from day one and always connected and supported, so you can make the most of your experience. You’ll get a high-quality education – awarded Gold for teaching excellence – delivered by academics who are experts in their field, all in some pretty astonishing facilities. Hull is an inclusive, progressive, and supportive university: any student, from any background, can thrive here. Studying at Hull will help you shape your own future, as well as the world around you.
The University of Hull doesn't just exist to teach. It helps you prepare for life after university, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be well and truly on your way to where you want to be. You'll get opportunities to apply the knowledge you learn and build the skills employers demand so you can take them into the workplace. Project work, placements, internships, and study abroad opportunities all help you apply your learning and grow your experience. As a University of Hull student, you will have access to a range of global opportunities, including summer schools, exchanges, and volunteering opportunities.
There are over 2,300 on-campus rooms that are minutes away from everything you need. You can live on campus throughout your studies, so you’re at the heart of the action – with easy access to all lectures, the gym and the Students’ Union. Whether you have lost your key or are feeling homesick, round-the-clock help and support are there for you. Wi-Fi, utility bills and insurance are all included in your rent, so there's no sudden increase in costs during the year. All new full-time undergraduates are guaranteed a single room in university-owned, managed or directed accommodation. To secure this, sign up by 31st July in your year of entry. Adapted rooms are available for disabled students.