Leeds, the fastest growing city in England, attracts students, travelers and businesses with its culture, commerce and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The third largest city in England, Leeds has an international reputation as one of the most desirable cities in England. Leeds is centrally located, allowing for easy travel to London and other British destinations. Historians have found traces of Leeds’ history as early as 627 A.D. Leeds has since earned the U.K. title of “Commercial Capital of the North” as well as “Environmental City of the U.K.” Among the landmark sites that define Leeds are Leeds City Square, Leeds City Railway Station, Leeds City Art Gallery, Leeds Waterfront, and Turk’s Head Yard. The city center and Victoria Quarter offer a wide array of shops and restaurants.

WHY LEEDS?

• One of England's most popular universities
• Fastest growing city in England
• Third largest city in England
• Geographical center of the U.K.
• Largest UK train station outside the London, ideal for traveling around Britain and the U.K.
• Quaint English history meets modern cosmopolitan lifestyle
• Home of thriving music, theater and arts scene
• Vibrant city center is 10 minutes walking distance from University
• Wide range of classes and Numerous extracurricular activities
• Vibrant and socially tolerant city

Academic Information

The University of Leeds is located 10 minutes from the city center. With more than 30,000 full-time undergraduate students, the university is one of the largest and most popular for U.K. students. In addition to English students, the University of Leeds welcomes more than 5,000 international students each year. One of the attractions is the range of courses taught at the university, offering students from almost every field of study an array of stimulating classes. API students at the University of Leeds are surrounded by students who also want to be part of a vibrant, cosmopolitan campus life, in the heart of a city that reflects that spirit. Students are able to participate in sports clubs, social activities, attend music events and nationally-renowned theater performances. Not just the “place to be,” Leeds is also the place to live and learn in ways students may never have before.

University of Leeds Highlights

Large and vibrant student community • Voted “Best University Destination in the U.K.” by The Independent • Situated in one of the country’s major metropolises • Surrounded by amazing countryside • Easy to integrate with the locals • Leeds University Union is one of the biggest in the U.K. • Top-rated English literature and business programs • Socially tolerant city • 225 student clubs and societies • Emphasis on innovative research and investment in high-quality facilities and first-rate infrastructure • 35 of the university’s departments are rated internationally or nationally as ‘excellent’ • Leeds is among the top ten universities for research in the U.K. • Internationally acknowledged as a center of excellence in a wide range of academic and professional disciplines • Graduates and academics who have become household names - from astronauts to astrophysicists, cabinet ministers to comedians • Notable Leeds alumni and former staff include: J.R.R. Tolkien, Alan Yentob, Corinne Bailey Rae, Wole Soyinka, the Rt. Hon. Jack Straw, Andy Kershaw, Kay Mellor, Mark Knopfler, Piers Sellers, and many more key cultural, scientific and humanitarian figures • Widest range of undergraduate courses in England • Over 3,000 computers for student use on campus