Choosing Leeds

Here are some reasons why we are consistently one of the most popular universities in the UK for undergraduate degrees.

A degree from Leeds means more

Choose Leeds and you will leave us as a highly skilled, well-developed individual able to make the transition into the workplace easily. You'll stand out by your ability to talk confidently about your attributes and skills, and the way in which these have been shaped by not only your academic experience but everything you have done throughout your time here.
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Welcoming

As a first year student you will spend most of your time on campus working, eating, sleeping or socialising. You will meet lots of new and interesting people on your course, in University, school and hall of residence activities, and in the clubs and societies you join.

We have a truly cosmopolitan campus with an international student population of over 6,000 drawn from 145 countries.

We work hard to make you feel at home wherever you come from and to support you through your time here. You will find that there is a very friendly atmosphere here and a sense of community among our 33,000 students.

The campus

The University is on a single campus about a ten-minute walk away from Leeds city centre. It is an eclectic mix of the old and the new reflecting its 100 years history. Brand new buildings and state-of-the-art facilities co-exist with impressive older landmark buildings.

Everything you are likely to need is on campus, with the added benefit of the bustling city a stone's throw away. Leeds is the 'capital' of the Yorkshire and Humber region and a renowned centre for shopping, arts, sport, leisure, entertainment and nightlife. It has everything you would expect from a major city and is surrounded by beautiful, accessible countryside and many places of interest.

Investing in your future

Exciting changes are taking place on the campus. By 2015 we will have spent £157m on new buildings and refurbishment to provide you with a sustainable environment and the facilities appropriate for a world-class institution - that works out at almost £5,000 per student. Our new £12m gym and pool, The Edge, which has more fitness facilities than any other UK university, is just one example of recent developments.

Leeds University Union

Our award-winning students' union is one of the largest in the country and has over 300 clubs and societies for you to choose from.

Student safety and support

It's reassuring to know that when you choose the University of Leeds there's a network of specialist support centred around you and your wellbeing.