Which areas are handy for the University of Hull?

The Avenues, Newland Park and Cottingham are all close to the main campus, and buses link the university with the city centre.

What does it cost to become a host family in Hull?

Nothing. HostFamily.uk is free to join for host families, and there are no subscription or placement fees.

Can I host if I live in Beverley or Hessle?

Yes. Both have regular buses and trains into Hull, so they can suit students studying in the city.

What do students enjoy in Hull?

The Deep, the free city museums, the historic streets of the Old Town and a walk across the Humber Bridge are all favourites.

Become a Host Family in Hull

Why Hull needs host families

The University of Hull attracts students from overseas, and some of them start with English or foundation study before their degree. Many appreciate living with a local family at first, getting to know the city and gaining confidence in English away from the lecture theatre.

Hull's Old Town, its marina and museums, and The Deep aquarium beside the Humber give students plenty to see. The Humber Bridge is just outside the city, the market town of Beverley is close by, and trains run direct to York, Leeds and London for students who want to travel.

Hosting in Hull gives a student a warm welcome and a real sense of daily life in the north of England. You set your own availability and choose the students who suit your home, and you may well discover new things about your own city along the way.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Hull

Who you could host in Hull

You choose the ages, lengths of stay and dates that suit your household.

Students joining the university

Students starting at the University of Hull sometimes look for a family homestay while they adjust to studying and living in the UK.

Pre-degree English courses

Before term, some students take intensive English and prefer a supportive family home to living alone in a city that is new to them.

Short summer visits

Short summer stays suit families new to hosting, with students combining English practice with day trips along the Yorkshire coast and to Beverley.

Where you could host

Schools look for homes within easy reach of their classes. These are some of the areas in and around Hull.

Hull city centre

The Avenues

Newland Park

Sutton-on-Hull

Cottingham

Hessle

Anlaby

Kirk Ella

Willerby

Beverley

How it works

1. Register for free

Create your host profile in a few minutes. There are no fees or subscriptions.

2. Get found by schools

Language schools that place students in and around Hull search for hosts by location, rooms and availability.

3. Welcome your student

A school contacts you directly to arrange a placement. You decide which students you accept.

Earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free

Under the government's Rent a Room scheme, income from hosting students in your Hull home is tax-free up to £7,500 a year.

Applies whether you own or rent (with your landlord's permission)
Claim it with a single tick box on your tax return

General guidance only. Read more on GOV.UK

Hosting in Hull: common questions

Ready to host in Hull?

Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.

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