The University of Hull New staff members welcome brochure 2013 | Page 7

New Starters Welcome Guide { 4,432 Students received bursaries and scholarships – investment in our students futures – £5.53m on awards 2012/13. 3 } 40% better off With average consumer prices more than 40% lower than those in London‡, Hull was named one of England’s best two cities for overall cost of living and reasonable rent levels**. A gold student experience Hull Students’ Union have won three consecutive Best Bar None Gold Awards for safe student venues. One of just four students' unions in the country to receive a Gold Standard in the Student Union Evaluation Initiative. 2,000 Globally inspired in Hull international students We have more than 2,000 international students on campus, drawn from over 100 different nations. This global mix brings a vibrant cultural diversity to our student community and enriches your student experience. Students' Union of the Year 2012 Hull Students’ Union won Students’ Union of the Year 2012 in the National Union of Students Awards. 100 from + different nations 2017 Hull 2017 UK City of Culture Be a part of it As an active supporter of Hull’s successful UK City of Culture bid, we are excited about this once in a lifetime experience – join us for a 365-day line-up of cultural events. * Department for Business, Innovation and Skills report, 2013. † Higher Education Statistics Agency ‡ Numbeo.com, 2013 ** Legal & General ‘UK Today: Best City to Be Young’ report, 2013 The University of Hull | 5