Anyone who goes to Hull will tell you it's friendly and down to earth, with a diverse population and a very low cost of living. No wonder it rates highly for student satisfaction. And it's no slouch when it comes to the smarts, either. It has a strong research reputation and its teaching is very well regarded: more than two-thirds of students emerge with a first or 2:1. The Hull campus is 15 minutes' bus journey from the city centre and there are plenty of student-friendly bars and venues to investigate. On campus, there's been major investment in facilities including a £28m library redevelopment completed earlier in 2015 and new luxury student accommodation worth £30m in the pipeline for 2016. Accommodation Guaranteed for all unaccompanied full-time first-years. From £40 a week for self-catered university-arranged private housing, to £135.45 a week for fully catered halls of residence. All accommodation lies within easy reach of the University. Halls accommodation fees include utility bills and a free bus pass. Facilities The newest addition is the Allam building, which was built thanks to a £1.5m donation from former student and Hull City owner Dr Assem Allam. A total of £2m has been spent on remodelling the second floor of University House (which houses the student union and student support services). The Scarborough campus has been transformed thanks to a £2.4m redevelopment programme. It includes a major expansion of the Keith Donaldson library, incorporating open-access IT facilities, social learning and quiet study spaces, self-issue facilities and the careers service. The Enterprise Centre provides resources and expertise for entrepreneurs. There's an award-winning student union nightclub and good sports provision, too. Transport Road links are good, but rail links can be slightly cumbersome.