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
  • March 2025: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies) with University of Hull in position 501.
  • March 2025: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings . Ranking position #815.
  • January 2025: Publication of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). Ranking position #401.
  • December 2024: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. University of Hull achieves place 229.
#39
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Hull
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #39 
    • #778 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #503 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #52 
    • #63 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #57 
    • #68 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #65 
    • #82 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #41 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Education

    • #25 
    • #36 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #47 
    • #59 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #67 
    • #81 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #31 
    • #351 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #40 
    • #416 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Engineering

    • #6 
    • #6 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #351 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #810 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #63 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #43 
    • #990 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #40 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #57 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #831 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #62 
    • #74 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Law

    • #56 
    • #74 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #51 
    • #63 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #14 
    • #16 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #701 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #14 
    • #13 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #51 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #26 
    • #601 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #31 
    • #990 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #201 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #501 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #35 
    • #716 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #21 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #39 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Zoology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #47 
    • #57 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #201 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #30 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #37 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #40 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #178 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #23 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #25 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #54 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #47 
    • #58 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #54 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #53 
    • #68 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #47 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #51 
    • #451 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #11 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #47 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #33 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #51 
    • #62 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Hull

Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Engineering
Zoology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Natural Sciences
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#11 
Social Studies & Humanities
Mental Health Nursing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#13 
Medicine & Health
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Arts Visual & Performing
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#36 
Education
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#37 
Languages & Literature
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#41 
Business
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#45 
Mathematics
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#48 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for University of Hull

4.6
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 578 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.6 (based on 410 student ratings)
Facebook logo Facebook ratings
4.5 (based on 168 student ratings)

“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
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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

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Hull

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
9985
postgraduates:
2945
Total:
12930
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2035
Nursing and Midwifery:
1875
Biosciences:
935
Education and Teaching:
845
Medicine (Non-Specific):
780
Engineering (Non-Specific):
630
Sociology:
560
Computing:
545
Law:
535
Performing Arts:
510
Psychology:
505
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
485
Social Policy:
370
English Studies:
320
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
315
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
315
Politics:
290
Physics and Astronomy:
285
Chemistry:
215
History:
195
Languages and Area Studies :
140
Mathematical Sciences:
115
Economics:
75
Philosophy:
25
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
580
Kuwait:
290
Qatar:
150
Nigeria:
110
India:
80
Saudi Arabia:
60
Indonesia:
35
Canada:
30
United States:
25
Egypt:
25
Malaysia:
20
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
20
Ghana:
20
Oman:
15
Kenya:
15
Jordan:
15
Angola:
15
Pakistan:
15
Sri Lanka:
10
Singapore:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
South Africa:
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
Mexico:
10
Switzerland:
10
Iraq:
5
Iran:
5
Nepal:
5
Bahrain:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Jamaica:
5
Turks and Caicos Islands:
5
Brazil:
5
New Zealand:
5
Australia:
5
Vietnam:
5
Thailand:
5
Philippines:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Japan:
5
Tanzania:
5
Sudan:
5
Namibia:
5
Morocco:
5
Malawi:
5
Botswana:
5
Turkey:
5
Russia:
5
Norway:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Map of University of Hull

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University of Hull ranks #39 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 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 32 rankings of University of Hull.

University of Hull achieved #60 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Hull.

University of Hull achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #6 in (Chemical Engineering). 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 108 university rankings University of Hull ranks #1 among universities in Hull and #39 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Hull.

In our meta ranking University of Hull ranks #39 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.