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Program Overview
The University of Hull is a progressive university, investing heavily on facilities
and resources like digital arts and chemistry laboratories, music studios,
and nursing training wards. The university plays an international role in
developing and using information technology for teaching and learning particularly language learning - but it also believes in traditional methods.
Students can enjoy a vibrant student union while experiencing a first-class
education with students from all around the world.
Program Facts
Location 1…........................................…Hull, England
City Population….................................….……240,000
Campus Population.............................………...10,000
Program Type
Exchange and Study Abroad
Academics
Program Dates
Academic Year
Late September to early June
Students accepted into the UNC Wilmington exchange
and study abroad programs with the University of Hull
will receive credit toward their degree requirements
for most majors. Areas of study available include:
anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, computer
science, drama, foreign languages, geography, history,
marine biology, music, philosophy, physics, political
science, religion and social sciences.
Spring
Late January to early June
Application Deadlines
Academic Year.......................................March 1
Spring Semester.......................... September 15
Eligibility
Students are eligible to apply for this program
if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Degree-seeking student
• At least Sophomore standing at time of participation
• Good judicial standing
• 3.0+ GPA at time of application
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/international
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Housing
At Hull, most UNCW students live in single rooms in university-managed
houses, apartments or residence halls equipped with kitchens. These are
normally within a five to ten minute walk from campus. Meals are also
available in inexpensive student cafeterias.
Student Life
Hull is frequently voted one of England’s friendliest universities, welcoming
2,000 international students annually from over 100 countries. Social life
is an integral part of the Hull experience. The university offers more than
100 societies and clubs for the use of students. Those interested will find
an active International Student Association that sponsors day-long and
overnight trips to other scenic sites in the United Kingdom. In the city of
Hull, students will find waterfront shopping, parks and leisure facilities as
well as a marina and aquarium. The old town’s cobblestone streets are
lined with museums and shops.
Cost
This program is available as an Exchange or as a
Study Abroad:
• Exchange – This means you pay your regular tuition and fees to UNCW, and your room and board costs abroad.
• Study Abroad – This means you pay your tuition, fees, room and board abroad.
With each option, there will be additional costs
for international airfare, passport, visa, health
insurance and local transportation. Please meet
with an advisor at the Office of International
Programs to discuss which option is best for you.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Surrounding Areas
Hull is centrally located in the northeast corridor of England, situated
midway between Edinburgh, Scotland (to the north), and London, England
(to the south). Day trips are available to York, Oxford and Stratford-UponAvon, with longer adventures to Ireland and Continental Europe available
as well. For the avid traveler, ferry transportation is available with nightly
departures to Zeebrugge, Belgium and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Map & Images
Federal and state financial aid may be applied
toward this program. Even if you are normally
ineligible for financial aid, you should submit a
financial aid application (FAFSA). You may find
that you are eligible for additional funding.
UNCW students may also apply for a UNCW
Education Abroad Grant and additional study
abroad scholarships. Grant applications and
additional information are available at www.
uncw.edu/international/abroad/aid.html.
Web Sites
University of Hull:
www.hull.ac.uk
Hull Tourism Information:
www.hull.co.uk
Scarborough Tourism Information:
www.scarborough.gov.uk
UNCW Office of International Programs:
www.uncw.edu/international
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