• Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
    Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
  • Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
    Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
  • Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
    Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
  • Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.
    Rich in history, with a diverse economy, thriving cultural scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Leeds is ideally located in the very heart of the UK.

The City

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.

City Life

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.

Fast Facts  
Number of students at Leeds University 33,000
Number of international students at Leeds University 5,000
Number of countries represented at Leeds University 145
Number of postgraduate students at the Business School 800
Number of books in University library 2.85 million

Leeds is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and historic towns of York and Harrogate.

Transport

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.