About
The University of Hull is a public research university in Kingston upon Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1927 as University College Hull. The main university campus is located in Hull and is home to the Hull York Medical School, a joint initiative with the University of York. Students are served by Hull University Union.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 33 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,250
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 35%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 1,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =547 | 46.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =549 | 46.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =628 | 46.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =745 | 46.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =829 | 46.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Hull?
University of Hull's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =526, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =727.
When was University of Hull founded?
University of Hull was founded in 1927.
What are the top subjects at University of Hull?
Top subjects at University of Hull include: Oceanography, Nursing, Public Administration, Earth & Marine Sciences, Geography.
Where is University of Hull located?
University of Hull is located in Hull, United Kingdom.