University of Hull Summer Exchange

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A QUICK LOOK

INTRODUCTION

The University of Hull’s UK Summer School is specifically designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the art, literature, history and politics of Britain. 

University of Hull is among the UK’s top five universities for the employability of its graduates, not least 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!

THE CITY 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.

UNIVERSITY OF HULL

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.

Essential Information Sheet for University of Hull Academic Year 2005-2006 (PDF)

University of Hull International Office Travel Guide (PDF)

SUMMER PROGRAM

Course Themes:

Course 1 – Dracula and the cult of the vampire                 Course 4 – The Romance of the North: From       

Course 2 – Wuthering Heights and the Brontés                                   Vikings to Lakeland Poets

Course 3 – Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama            Course 5 – A Week in Politics: The British

                                                                                                     Political System

Each course includes a day trip to a related British location.

CREDITS

All credit earned at the university may be applied toward your degree.  One week-long course bears 5 transferable University of Hull credits and is typically equivalent to 1.5 US credits. Transcripts will be sent to the students’ home university upon completion of program.

SUMMER SESSION

Summer: 5 week-long courses are offered starting July 3 and ending August 4.

Course 1: July 3 to July 7           Course 4: July 24 to July 28

Course 2: July 10 to July 14        Course 5: July 31 to August 4

Course 3: July 17 to July 21

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

Students will be accommodated in self-catering student houses or in Halls of Residence.  All students will have access to the library, the internet and may make use of the University’s numerous cafés, restaurants, bars and recreation facilities.

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

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Participants in the University of Hull Exchange 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.

ELIGIBILITY

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 2.8.

PROGRAM COST

Tuition costs for UNI students, including accommodations and trips (rates in Great British Pounds - £):

One course only:                       £650                 Four courses consecutive:          £2100  

Two courses consecutive:           £1300               Five course program:                  £2500

Three courses consecutive:         £1750  

The program cost will be listed on your E-Bill and does NOT include food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation, international health insurance, or personal expenses.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Summer program application deadline: March 1

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the University of Hull should be directed to: 
UNI Study Abroad Office 
28 Gilchrist Hall, UNI  
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520 
Tel: 319/ 273-7078 Fax: 319/ 273-2921 email: study-abroad@uni.edu 

TALES FROM ABROAD

"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