Rankings of University of Hull

Established in 1928, The University of Hull is located in the suburbs of Kingston upon Hull (usually referred to just as Hull), in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. On-campus facilities include bars, coffee shops, a library, a state-of-the-art gym, a mini supermarket and a nightclub, providing everything a student might need. University of Hull prides itself on its research activity in the fields of maritime history, environmental technology, and social justice.

Latest ranking updates for University of Hull
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings update. University of Hull achieves place 401.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. University of Hull achieves place 89.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Hull achieves place 677.
  • 27 Jun, 2023: University of Hull ranks 523 in the latest QS World University Rankings from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.

University rankings

    • #50 
    • #67 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #71 
    • #89 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #134 
    • #58 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #401 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #77 
    • #523 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #732 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #701 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2022]
    • #42 
    • #1080 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #855 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #510 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #42 
    • #751 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 02 August, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #737 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #591 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #651 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2021]
    • #32 
    • #403 
    RUR Research Performance Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2020]
    • #7 
    • #37 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #26 
    • #241 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #677 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #385 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #22 
    • #401 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #58 
    • #501 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #40 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #56 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #69 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #46 
    • #62 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #63 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #51 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #451 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #301 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #86 
    • #284 
    Economics & Business
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #41 
    • #301 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #42 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #42 
    • #56 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Education

    • #9 
    • #10 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #37 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #301 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #10 
    • #11 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #26 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #17 
    General Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #48 
    • #58 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #13 
    • #16 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #47 
    • #62 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #67 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Mathematics

    • #41 
    • #51 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #56 
    • #69 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #30 
    • #301 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #451 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #55 
    • #65 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #501 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #76 
    Nursing
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #46 
    • #62 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #53 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #551 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #49 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #401 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #7 
    • #7 
    American Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #45 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #40 
    • #29 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #46 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #201 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #30 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #28 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #56 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #75 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #57 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #40 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #57 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #35 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #45 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #27 
    • #35 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #39 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Highest subject rankings for University of Hull

American Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Natural Sciences
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Education
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11 
Engineering
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Arts Visual & Performing
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Languages & Literature
Nursing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#33 
Medicine & Health
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35 
Sports Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#42 
Business
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#51 
Mathematics

Student Reviews for University of Hull

Student satisfaction:
4.4 (based on 630 student reviews)

“Attending Hull has helped me in so many ways. The lecturers gave me all the help and support I needed, and the traditional red brick buildings look great. I’ve made friends here that I’ll keep for a lifetime, and the same goes for the memories that Hull has given me. A great university in the academic and in the social sense.”

About University of Hull

PROS

  • University of Hull offers many different accommodation options, including standard rooms, en -suites, studio apartments, and accessible rooms.
  • Ranked among the top 50 in England according to a variety of the most prominent ranking organisations.
  • The university provides numerous dining areas on campus, as well as studying and social areas.

CONS

  • A recurring complaint is that parking is limited and expensive on -campus, so it’s recommended to use alternative means of coming to university.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1927
Telephone:
+44 1482 346311
Address:
Cottingham Road
HU6 7RX, Hull
England UK
Website:
https://www.hull.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.0
    • English language courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Hull

  Course
1 Economics (with Study Abroad) - BSc 100/100 (6 student reviews)
2 Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) - BSc 100/100 (7 student reviews)
3 Business Economics (with Study Abroad) - BA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
4 Chemical Engineering - MEng 100/100 (10 student reviews)
5 Philosophy, Politics and Economics - BA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
6 Physics with Astrophysics - BSc 100/100 (12 student reviews)
7 Computer Science for Games Development with Industrial Placement - BSc 96/100 (19 student reviews)
8 Computer Science for Games Development with Study Abroad - BSc 96/100 (19 student reviews)
9 Game Design with Year in Industry - BA 96/100 (19 student reviews)
10 Philosophy with Foundation Year - BA 95/100 (13 student reviews)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Hull for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
718 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 176 students of University of Hull participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Hull in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.2

Student composition of University of Hull

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
10855
postgraduates:
1800
Total:
12655
Students by subject Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
Nursing and Midwifery:
1770
Business and Management:
1660
Biosciences:
940
education and teaching:
875
medicine by specialism:
680
engineering (non-specific):
605
Psychology:
575
Sociology:
550
Computing:
535
Law:
495
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
440
geography, earth and environmental studies:
355
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
355
Social Policy:
340
Politics:
335
English Studies:
325
Chemistry:
275
history of art, architecture and design:
245
Physics and Astronomy:
210
languages and area studies :
195
Mathematical Sciences:
160
Economics:
105
Philosophy:
55
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
China:
580
Kuwait:
290
France:
175
Qatar:
150
Nigeria:
110
India:
80
Saudi Arabia:
60
Romania:
40
Cyprus (European Union):
40
Indonesia:
35
Canada:
30
Greece:
30
USA:
25
Egypt:
25
Ireland:
20
Malaysia:
20
Germany:
20
Spain:
20
Italy:
20
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
20
Poland:
20
Ghana:
20
Pakistan:
15
Kenya:
15
Angola:
15
Jordan:
15
Portugal:
15
Oman:
15
Lithuania:
15
Singapore:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Netherlands:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
Bulgaria:
10
Hungary:
10
South Africa:
10
Mexico:
10
Switzerland:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
Thailand:
5
Australia:
5
Vietnam:
5
Turks and Caicos Islands:
5
New Zealand:
5
Bahrain:
5
Iran:
5
Iraq:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Jamaica:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Philippines:
5
Luxembourg:
5
Russia:
5
Turkey:
5
Belgium:
5
Czech Republic:
5
Denmark:
5
Finland:
5
Gibraltar:
5
Latvia:
5
Malta:
5
Nepal:
5
Sweden:
5
Botswana:
5
Malawi:
5
Morocco:
5
Namibia:
5
Norway:
5
Sudan:
5
Tanzania:
5
Japan:
5
Brazil:
5

Map of University of Hull

FAQ

University of Hull ranks #43 in England UK in our meta ranking of 118 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Hull ranks #1 in Hull in our meta ranking.

University of Hull is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 26 rankings of University of Hull.

University of Hull achieved #37 in StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 118 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Hull.

University of Hull achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #7 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (American Studies). See all subject rankings for University of Hull.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 118 university rankings University of Hull ranks #1 among universities in Hull and #43 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Hull.

In our meta ranking University of Hull ranks #43 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.