Hull
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Hull is a great place to be at Uni, there is a wide range of places to relax and is one of the cheapest cities there is!
By member1149411 On 18th June 20
Study in Hull
Hull, or Kingston upon Hull to be correct, is a city in the North East of England. The main campus of the University of Hull is just a 15-minute drive from the city centre.
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University of Hull
The University of Hull is a public research university which was founded in 1927. They are currently embarking on a £300 million investment project in their buildings and facilities. They are proud of their cutting-edge research and have been awarded for scientific breakthroughs. Their reputation for teaching has been recognised with a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. More than 16,000 students are enrolled at the University of Hull.
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Hull Student Life
As the centre of commercial life in East Yorkshire, Hull has spent the last few years regenerating its city centre as well as being awarded the UK’s Cultural City 2017, making it an increasingly attractive prospect for students considering the University of Hull.
Cost of Living
Really cheap…
It really good and really cheap
Hull is a great place to be at Uni…
Hull is a great place to be at Uni, there is a wide range of places to relax and is one of the cheapest cities there is!
Hull is a cheap place…
Hull is a cheap place to live for students.
SO cheap…
SO cheap to get a taxi, eat out and going out.
Nights Out
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The Piper is a favourite club, located in Newland Avenue, which is a bustling student area. Monday and Friday nights are known as the best nights for students, with great drink and cocktail deals.
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Spiders is the nightclub to head to on a Saturday night. It's in an industrial estate (easy to get to by bus) and has multiple rooms playing different kinds of alternative music, whether its rock, metal, or blues and indie classics. They serve cheap drinks and if you get peckish, there are crumpets for sale!
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Asylum is the nightclub within Hull University’s Students' Union and is the place to be on a Wednesday night, especially if you are in a sports society. But whether you are sporty or not, it’s a notorious night with great DJs and events.
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Public Transport
The Hull Paragon Interchange is a massive transport hub in the city centre, where you can switch between local buses, trains and coaches all in the same place. Buses go to the campus from here every 10 minutes or so.
To get out of the city, there’s a direct train service to London that takes less than 3 hours, Birmingham is only 2 ½ hours away and York or Leeds are just an hour on the train. There are daily ferry crossings from Hull to Belgium and the Netherlands, and from Humberside Airport you can reach destinations across Europe.
Eating Out
Spoiled for choice…
There are so many places to hang out or eat out that anyone will be spoiled for choice.
Lots of individual restaurants…
Lots of individual restaurants down newland and princess ave which are good and affordable.
Loads of local, independent restaurants…
Loads of local, independent restaurants and cafes especially around the student area.
Fairly cheap…
Fairly cheap. Great shopping and places to eat.
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Shopping
As a busy cosmopolitan area, there is some great shopping. There are three large shopping centres near the campus: Princes Quay, Prospect Centre and St Stephens, all of which are massive. For all the rest, the Newland Avenue area is only a short walk away and covers all your essential shops, bars and a good variety of food outlets.
Cultural Guide
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Galleries
If you are into art, then Ferens Art Gallery should be high on your to-do list, with highlights from renowned artists such as by Lorenzetti, Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto, Frederic Lord Leighton, Stanley Spencer, David Hockney, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing.
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Museums
Hull's Museums Quarter is in the Princes Quay which is the older section of the city and holds great historical significance as a merchant port and the home of William Wilberforce, who famously worked to see slavery abolished in the UK. Make sure to check out Wilberforce House, Maritime Museum, the Hull and East Riding Museum and Streetlife Museum.
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Theatre & Cinema
There are three or four cinemas in the city, mostly within an easy walk of the main student hangouts, as well as a couple of theatres. Hull New Theatre hosts most of the bigger shows, while the Truck Theatre is a little more quirky in its taste.
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Music & Comedy
For live music and comedy shows, the Hull City Hall pulls in big names all year round. The New Aldelphi Club is an iconic music venue, and if you are into seeing some great live music gigs you must keep an eye on their schedule.
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