With a population of three-quarters of a million people, Leeds is home to people from 75 different nationalities. This gives the city a strong multicultural base, and makes Leeds an especially welcoming place for all origins and faiths.
Travelling to and from Leeds is quick and easy. The city enjoys excellent transport links by road and rail to the UK's major cities, including London which is just two hours away by train. Leeds/Bradford airport is just a few miles from the city centre and provides regular flights to the major international hubs.
Leeds has a thriving nightlife, arts and cultural scene and over the years the city has become one of the UK's ultimate shopping destinations. The city is home to traditional markets and elegant shopping plazas.
Why not visit the city and the Business School? Please register online for one of our Postgraduate open days.
Student views of Leeds
| Fast Facts | |
|---|---|
| Best University destination | The Independent |
| Number of students at Leeds University | 30,500 |
| Number of international students at Leeds University | 4,000 |
| Number of countries represented at Leeds University | 130 |
| Number of postgraduate students at the Business School | 777 |
| Economist 'Which MBA?' 2009 | 96th |
| Male to female ratio at the University | 42:58 |
| Journey time from the Business School to city centre | 10 mins on foot |
| Number of student union activities, clubs & societies | 220 |
| Campus investment planned for 2009+ | £359 million |
| Percentage of graduates who remain in Leeds after completing studies | 25% |
| Leeds University’s sporting BUSA ranking | 15 |
| Number of books in University library | 2.8 million |
