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. It is a research-intensive university and is known for its strengths in a number of areas, including marine biology, social justice, and materials science. The university has a strong sense of community and is committed to providing a supportive and friendly learning environment. It has a beautiful campus with a mix of traditional and modern buildings.