Life in Hull

The University of Hull is a friendly, beautifully landscaped single-site campus, located in a vibrant, student-orientated area only two miles from the city centre. Hull’s sense of community spirit means you’ll easily feel at home.

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University of Hull

Campus life

There's a real sense of community and heritage at the University of Hull, which is the 14^th oldest university in England.

At the heart of the University’s £28million health campus sits the award winning Allam Medical Building, home to Hull York Medical School in Hull. Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, the building is an aspirational teaching and learning environment where you will interact with other healthcare professionals in training, including nursing, physician associate and midwifery students.

The University has also had a huge investment in the Brynmor Jones Library, the Middleton Hall – hosting theatre productions, conferences and cinema screenings – and brand new £16million sports facilities. It’s also home to the award-winning on-campus nightclub, Asylum.

Discover student life on the University of Hull website

University of Hull main entrance

Brynmor Jones Library

Allam Medical Building lights up blue for the NHS 70th anniversary

The Allam Medical Building lights up blue to celebrate the NHS 70th anniversary

Brynmor Jones Library reading room

Brynmor Jones Library Cafe

Derwent Building

The Pantry

The Beacon Sports Centre

Outside the Library

Middleton Hall

Asylum nightclub

Art Gallery

HULL YORK MEDICAL SCHOOL Stories

I visited both universities (Hull and York) on their Open Days. I was really impressed with the Hull campus, especially the Brynmor Jones Library. I do a lot of my study there, and the state-of-the-art and beautiful library definitely won me over. The city centre has all the brands that you need, with spots to visit, like the museums and the aquarium The Deep. This is my favourite place in the city, and I’d definitely recommend going in the afternoon and then staying to see the sun set on the River Humber.

2021 graduate

Dr Mai Nguyen

Hull

City life

Close to campus, the vibrant Newland Avenue and Princes Avenue residential areas are popular with students and offers an eclectic selection of bars, coffee shops, eateries and boutiques.

Hull’s lively city centre also offers a broad range of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, theatres and clubs, as well as the picturesque marina.

Its annual Freedom Festival is a premier art, music and entertainment event, while trendy Humber Street in the city’s Old Town is a creative and cultural hub, filled with galleries, live music venues, markets, bars and eateries.

Hull is only a short train journey to bigger cities: Leeds (1 hour), Manchester (2 hours) and London (2 hours 40 minutes), and an hour from the stunning coastline and the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough.