University of Hull Exchange

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COUNTRY: England (UK) CITY: Hull Host Institution: University of Hull TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Partnership SESSIONS: Fall, Spring, Academic Year ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore standing, GPA 2.5 FIELDS OF STUDY: Business (Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Management); Social Sciences (Philosophy, Social Work, Social Policy/Criminology, Sociology and Anthropology, Geography, Gender Studies, History (and Art History), American Studies, European Studies, Scandinavian Studies, South-East Asian Studies); Biological Sciences and Chemistry; Languages (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish), Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Computer Science, Educational Studies, English, Sports Science, and Theology LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English CREDITS: Undergraduate, graduate

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U. of Hull is among the UK?s top five universities for the employability of its graduates because of its academic strength. The University is located in the vibrant riverside city of Hull with an inescapable rich heritage. There is a great choice of museums, shops, restaurants, a lively program of events and festivals, and other attractions. If you have always wanted to travel overseas, explore the UK and meet new people from all over the world, then apply to study at the University of Hull!

Hull is located in Northern England, approximately 3 hours from London. The city came into existence in the end of the 12th century. It entered a prosperous period in the mid-1800s thanks to the whaling industry. During WWII, 7,000 inhabitants were killed and 92 percent of the houses were bombed, making it one of the most heavily bombed cities in Britain. Now Hull is a dynamic, vibrant city, a wonderful combination of old and new, from cobbled streets of the Old Town to Princes Quay Shopping Centre, proudly sparkling above the waters of the Marina. The Marina forms an elegant focal point and is just minutes away from the city?s fine selection of museums, shops, and attractions. Currently, Hull offers a variety of opportunities to students and visitors: pedestrian areas for shopping, a wide selection of parks, trails, sporting activities, symphony, theatre, cinemas, and festivals. Hull is synonymous with live music and Hull Arena is a magnet for big rock and pop concerts. City?s nightclubs invite to dance until late. Theaters deliver internationally-acclaimed drama, comedy, ballet, opera, and musicals. Distinguished orchestras from Prague, Moscow, and Berlin are some of the big names that perform sell-out classical concerts within the richly- ornamented Hull City Hall. Hull has an active port from where various European destinations can be reached. The Humberside International Airport is located 30 minutes from the city. Within easy traveling distance from York, Beverley and Lincoln, Hull is the ideal touring base.

The University of Hull is a traditional university, founded in 1927, with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The University is renowned for being one of the friendliest in the UK, and even students staying for just one semester soon become very attached and think of Hull with the same fondness as their own university back home. This medium-sized university of approximately 14,000 students offers 200-degree programs that provide a balanced education in the classroom, and many enriching activities outside of the classroom as well. Central to student life at the University of Hull is the Student Union. Facilities in the union include three bars, a photographic dark room, a Laundromat, two main eating areas, the university bookshop and the union travel bureau. Students also have access to the Sport and Fitness Center, which is within a five-minute walk from most areas of campus. The University campus is situated just three miles from the center of Hull in the area that caters well fro student needs. There is an abundance of pubs, cafes, takeaways and bars close to the University.

TEN REASONS TO STUDY AT U. OF HULL

• Exceptional graduate employability
  Hull is consistently among the UK?s top five universities for the employability of its graduates.
• Outstanding teaching
  Of those whose teaching has been assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency, nearly three- quarters of our academic departments have been awarded 21 marks or more ? widely accepted as the standard of excellence. As The Sunday Times recently observed: ?Such teaching success, across all discipline, is a rare find.?
• A major research centre
  In a recent Funding Council exercise, the research work of more than 70% of University academic staff taking part was assessed as being of national excellence with evidence of international excellence.
• Excellent academic facilities
  Our libraries contain over a million books and periodicals and work closely with the Computer Centre and Language Institute to create a first-class environment for study.
• Superb students? union
  By reputation Hull?s Union is among the best-equipped and most successful in Britain. Hundreds of students represent their peers on University bodies across both campuses; and a ?millennium makeover? will provide even more space in the Union?s Hull Campus base for headline bands, theatre, dance, bars, restaurants and other facilities.
• Top sports facilities
  An excellent Sports and Fitness Centre with adjacent sports grounds and floodit all-weather surfaces on the Hull Campus; a range of other outdoor pursuits (from climbing to mountain biking, not to mention the east coast?s best surfing) from our Scarborough Campus.
• Accommodation guarantee
  Students who apply in good time are guaranteed a place in accommodation owned, managed or arranged by the University.
• An exciting and attractive environment
  Hull and Scarborough provide all the social and cultural amenities you would expect of a vibrant modern city and its region?s busiest resort, with the sea, the Wolds and the North York Moors for recreation, and direct links to continental Europe.
• A cosmopolitan experience
  University life is enriched by our international students from more than 100 countries and a growing number of mature students (from 21 to 70+).
• Good student retention rates
  Official figures place us among the top five UK universities for completion rates. Very few of our students drop out, which we feel reflects the fact that Hull is among the UK?s friendliest and most supportive universities.

University of Hull International Office Travel Guide (PDF)

Courses are offered in many disciplines including Business (Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Management); Social Sciences (Philosophy, Social Work, Social Policy/Criminology, Sociology and Anthropology, Geography, Gender Studies, History (and Art History), American Studies, European Studies, Scandinavian Studies, South-East Asian Studies; Biological Sciences and Chemistry; Languages (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish), Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Computer Science, Educational Studies, English, Sports Science, and Theology.

All credit earned at the university may be applied toward your degree. Students will typically earn a total of 16 credit hours for their semester of study. Transcripts will be sent to the students? home university upon completion of program.

For more information about modules, click here.

Fall Semester: September 23 - December 15

Spring Semester: January 29 - May11 (Spring Break: March 26 - April 13)

For more information visit this website and select the "Accommodations in Hull" link.

Participants in the University of Hull Partnership are eligible for the Study Abroad Scholarship UNI Financial Aid, and a variety of other funding options. Consult with the Study Abroad Center?s staff for more information.

Also, US citizens studying in the UK are eligible for the Marshall Scholarship.  See our Scholarships page and the Marshall Scholarship Website for more information.

Applicants must be full-time students at UNI at the time of application, at least sophomore status during the time abroad, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 2.5.

PROGRAM COST

UNI students pay approximately $4,500 in program tuition plus the study abroad fee ($300 for semester, $400 for academic year) to participate. The program cost will be listed on your E-Bill and does NOT include housing, food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation, international health insurance, or personal expenses. Participants should budget about $250 per month for rent and about $250 per month for food.

A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:

• UNI Application Packet (PDF Link)
• University of Hull Application for Admission and Accommodation.

To download and print available forms please refer to our Forms page.

Fall and academic year program application deadline: March 1

Spring program application deadline: October 1

Inquiries about University of Hull should be directed to: 
Yana Cornish
Study Abroad Office 
59 Baker Hall 
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520 
Tel: 319/ 273-7078 Fax: 319/ 273-2921 email: study-abroad@uni.edu 

"This experience is turning out to be more than I had ever imagined or could have hoped for." -Angela Boedeker

"Overall, my experience has been very positive and every single day that I wake up I know that just being here is a blessing for me because I never knew that I could see so many wonderful things in such a short period of time." -Janet Ramirez

"I?ve never learned so much about life and myself in such a short time as I did during my stay at Hull. The opportunity for traveling and seeing the rest of Europe is just too good to miss and I would say to anyone thinking about study abroad, just go for it and you will never look back. It?s a wonderful adventure!" ?Nikki Newmann

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