University of Hull

The blustery fish port of Kingston-upon-Hull may be cruelly dubbed Kingston-upon-Hell at times, but beyond the industrial grit and clunky block-itecture, there are pretty bits and stunning coastline to be gawped at. The University’s civic campus is a modern, leafy spot, slightly scarred by the 60s, but otherwise an appealing student haven of partying, sleeping and – believe it or not – learning...more detail It's known for sciences, particularly chemistry and things involving the wider world – American studies, geography, politics and international studies. The other site – 40 miles away in seaside town Scarborough – gets kudos for its creative technology courses...more on academic As you’d expect from a port, Hull’s awash with pubs....more on entertainment but it’s the well-equipped Student Union’s massive range of bars and its tailor-made superclub that get most feet moving...more on the SU Professional quality sports facilities are let down by so-so performances on the pitch...more on sports All first years can live in halls, but the housing on offer in the city is about as cheap and easily available as it gets...more on housing What Hull lacks in student health facilities it makes up for with bags of cash to help those who are strapped... more on welfare.

Woohoo: The SU seriously kicks bottom
Boohoo: Students don't mix it up with the locals.

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