The University of Hull has two campuses– one in the large port city of Kingston-upon-Hull and one in Scarborough.  Both are on the north-eastern coast a short distance from some of the most beautiful open countryside in the U.K.  The city of Hull offers shopping, restaurants, cafes, theaters, pubs, concert halls, clubs, galleries, museums, and cinemas.  And if that is not enough, there is also an opportunity to watch soccer, rugby, ice hockey, or speedway.  Other activities include surfing, water skiing, rowing, cricket, and much more.

Areas of Study:

Business: Accounting, Management.

Engineering: Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering.

Humanities and Social Sciences: English, Economics, Gender Studies, Law, German, Southeast Asian Studies, Religious Studies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Politics, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Theology.

Sciences: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Coastal and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Computer Science.

Performing Arts: Fine Art, Music, Theatre Studies.

Departments not available to exchange students: Psychology, Graduate School, Education, Medicine. The full list is available here.

Requirement:

Minimum overall GPA 3.0

Calendar:

Semester 1  (Fall) – late September to mid January

Semester 2 (Spring) - late January to mid June

For specific dates, visit Academic Calendar.

Academics:

Exchange students are required to enrol in a full load of credits. Full-time enrolment is 60 Hull credit units per semester (or 120 credits for an academic year), with most individual modules (courses) valued at 20 credits. Generally, students enrol in 3 modules per semester. It is not possible to enrol in more than 60 credits in a single semester.

The lecture timetable (course list) is not finalized until the end of August/beginning of September. Students can use the previous year’s list to select modules.

• Module Catalog - select Modules (Exchange Students)
• Module Selection guide
• Guide on How to find Modules

Module Structure:

12/13 S1 – modules offered in Semester 1 (Fall)

12/13 S2 – modules offered in Semester 2 (Spring)

12/13 – modules offered for the full year and not available for just one semester

Credits transfer as following:

20 Hull credits = 5 UMaine credits

10 Hull credits = 2.5 UMaine credits

Undergraduate programmes at the University of Hull are made up of the following levels:

Level 4 – first year introductory modules (100- and 200-level courses at UMaine)

Level 5 – second year intermediate modules (300-level courses at UMaine)

Level 6 – final year advanced modules (400-level courses at UMaine)

Level 7 - postgraduate modules (graduate level courses at UMaine)

Housing:

The University of Hull boasts a selection of accommodation choices in both its Hull and Scarborough campuses, featuring a choice of University and privately-owned properties. Students studying on the Hull campus are housed either in traditional “self-catering” residence halls or in 5- to 10-person student houses that are owned by the university.  Students attending the Scarborough campus live in student residences or choose from a variety of off-campus options, including furnished rooms or flats in the seaside town.  Accommodations staff offer assistance and advice to help students find suitable housing.  Activities are also offered on both campuses, such as sporting events, discos, films, variety and cabaret acts, and concerts.

Health Insurance:

Students attending the University of Hull for more than six months are eligible for free National Health Service (NHS) care, but students with pre-existing medical conditions may wish to obtain private health insurance, as well as students attending for less than six months. More information on insurance.

Estimated budget for one semester:

• Tuition – 15 credit hours of in-state or out-of-state tuition to UMaine
• Fees – mandatory fees for 15 credit hours to UMaine (Unified fee, Activity fee, Communication fee and Rec Center fee)
• Housing – $3,000-$3,500
• Spring break vacation housing (3 weeks) – $300
• Food – $2,000 – $3000
• Laundry – $150
• Airfare – $1,000
• Health insurance – $100 – $200
• Textbooks – $400
• Local Transportation – $150
• Gym membership – $150
• UK visa application fee – $100
• Personal expenses – vary

Helpful Links:

• International Student Guide
• Planning your Arrival in Hull
• Download Resources – many brochures and handouts with useful information
• Opening a UK Bank Account
• Cost of Living

Application process:

Schedule a meeting with the Study Abroad Advisor to start the study abroad process at 207-581-1509.

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