Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Hull is a friendly, mid-sized university with everything on one compact campus on Cottingham Road in north Hull. The university calls it a '10-minute campus', and all its halls are within a five-minute walk of the centre. You'll find the Students' Union, the library, the Allam Sport Centre and teaching buildings close together.
The big selling point is cost: on-campus en-suite rooms start at £99 a week, and Hull is an affordable city. The trade-offs are that Hull is a little out of the way, and its nightlife and culture, though better than its reputation, are on a smaller scale than Leeds or Manchester.
Known for
The University of Hull is 94th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 42.7, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Anglia Ruskin University | 42.9 |
| 93 | University of Greenwich | 42.8 |
| 94 | University of Hull | 42.7 |
| 95 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | 42.7 |
| 96 | Teesside University | 42.4 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
20th of 124 · Affordability Score 66.1
38th of 124 · Freshers Score 60.7
39th of 124 · Social Score 55.4
46th of 124 · Nightlife Score 53.4
48th of 124 · Wellbeing Score 53.9
51st of 124 · Value Score 49.4
56th of 124 · Balance Score 43.4
68th of 124 · Societies Score 48.4
81st of 124 · Employability Score 26.6
83rd of 123 · Happiness Score 42.6
83rd of 122 · Careers Score 27.3
87th of 124 · Inclusion Score 49.8
97th of 124 · Safety Score 28.9
109th of 124 · Innovation Score 40.5
120th of 124 · Sustainability Score 23.6
Hull as a student city
Ranked 33rd of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 53.8.
The University of Hull appears in 45 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiography | 11th | of 29 | 71 |
| Midwifery | 22nd | of 54 | 92 |
| Supply Chain Management | 5th | of 12 | 39 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 28th | of 66 | 92 |
| Physiotherapy | 23rd | of 49 | 95 |
| PPE | 15th | of 31 | 65 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16th | of 30 | 67 |
| Biology | 28th | of 51 | 80 |
| Software Engineering | 32nd | of 58 | 87 |
| Biomedical Science | 55th | of 93 | 96 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics | 19th | of 32 | 71 |
| Media and Communication | 47th | of 79 | 106 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40th | of 67 | 88 |
| Biochemistry | 36th | of 60 | 83 |
| Criminology | 57th | of 94 | 93 |
| English Language and Literature | 33rd | of 54 | 82 |
| Business and Management | 70th | of 114 | 115 |
| Sports Science | 49th | of 78 | 96 |
| Computer Science | 65th | of 102 | 106 |
| Social Work | 43rd | of 67 | 109 |
| History | 49th | of 76 | 85 |
| Economics | 55th | of 85 | 87 |
| Zoology | 24th | of 37 | 66 |
| Drama, Theatre and Performance | 39th | of 60 | 70 |
| Human Resource Management | 38th | of 58 | 80 |
| Film Production | 57th | of 87 | 110 |
| Teaching | 52nd | of 79 | 88 |
| Marketing | 58th | of 88 | 89 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51st | of 77 | 101 |
| Philosophy | 36th | of 54 | 70 |
| Psychology | 72nd | of 108 | 87 |
| Physics | 31st | of 45 | 78 |
| International Relations | 49th | of 71 | 72 |
| Music | 39th | of 56 | 65 |
| Law | 68th | of 97 | 85 |
| Environmental Science | 33rd | of 47 | 67 |
| Politics | 55th | of 78 | 78 |
| Nursing | 60th | of 85 | 93 |
| Sociology | 61st | of 86 | 83 |
| Graphic Design | 49th | of 68 | 87 |
| Mathematics | 44th | of 61 | 68 |
| Geography | 48th | of 63 | 63 |
| Primary Education | 45th | of 59 | 73 |
| Forensic Science | 24th | of 31 | 61 |
| Marine Biology | 14th | of 17 | 36 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
Hull University Students' Union is based in Student Central on campus, which also houses support services, a Wetherspoons and the Union's nightclub. The Union runs societies, sports teams, student media and a Varsity competition. The Allam Sport Centre has a 12-court sports hall, a 120-station gym and floodlit 3G pitches. Off campus, Newland Avenue and Princes Avenue are the go-to strips for cafés, bars and cheap food.
University halls cost £99–£315 per week (2026/27, 43- or 51-week contracts, bills included) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
New full-time undergraduates are guaranteed a single room in university-owned, managed or directed accommodation if they apply by 31 July in their year of entry.
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Court | On campus (heart of campus) | en-suite with double bed, flats of eight | £99/wk | The most established hall, with 288 residents. All rooms are en-suite, £99–£180 a week, with free laundry and bills included. |
| Westfield Court | On campus | en-suite, studios and shared flats | £135/wk | The newest and biggest site, with 1,462 residents. Prices range from £135 to £315 a week. Includes The Courtyard, with rooftop apartments and bookable kitchens. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
Hull's best-known student strip, near campus, with cafés, bars and takeaways.
Terraces within walking distance of lectures.
Leafy Victorian streets with independent restaurants and bars, a bit further towards town.
A large village just north of campus. Quieter, with its own shops and pubs.
Top tip
Apply by 31 July in your year of entry to keep the guarantee. The process differs slightly for firm, insurance and Clearing applicants, so follow the steps for your offer type. Hull doesn't charge an admin fee or run credit checks. Returning students can stay on campus and get discounts.
Hull is one of the more affordable places to study. On-campus en-suites start at £99 a week, and rooms go up to £315 for the largest studios, all with bills included and no admin fee. Eligible home undergraduates starting in September 2027 can get a Cost of Living Bursary of £500 or £750 a year.
Getting around
Everything is on one campus, and all halls are within a five-minute walk of its heart, so most students walk. Hull city centre and Paragon Interchange (rail and bus) are a bus or bike ride south. The university says it's launching a free coach from North Lincolnshire for commuting students in 2027. Student parking is in the Wilberforce multi-storey car park.
Weighing up your options? Here’s how nearby universities compare in the Unifresher Rankings 2027.
The University of Hull is 94th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 42.7. Its strongest results are for affordability (20th), freshers experience (38th), social life (39th).
Yes. New full-time undergraduates are guaranteed a single room in university-owned, managed or directed accommodation if they apply by 31 July in their year of entry.
For 2026/27, Taylor Court en-suites cost £99–£180 a week and Westfield Court rooms cost £135–£315 a week. Contracts are 43 or 51 weeks, and all bills are included.
Yes. Both Taylor Court and Westfield Court are on the Cottingham Road campus, and the university says all its accommodation is within a five-minute walk of the heart of campus.
No. Hull's halls are self-catered, with shared kitchens in each flat. There are cafés and a Wetherspoons on campus if you don't fancy cooking.
Yes. Lots of second and third years stay on campus, and returning undergraduates get offers such as £350 cash back.
The Allam Sport Centre on campus has a 12-court sports hall, a 120-station gym, floodlit 3G pitches and more. The Students' Union runs sports teams and a Varsity competition.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
