Leeds University is one of the most rounded, vibrant and exciting places to study your degree. In fact the University of Leeds came 7th in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013.
Clubs and Societies
Leeds has a full range of clubs and activities (more than 360 in total). We have excellent new sports facilities in the form of The Edge (1st year undergraduates in University accommodation receive free membership) plus, Leeds has a sports team for every competitive level.
Clubs, bars and restaurants
If you like dancing, drinking or dining, Leeds is a fantastic destination. From Abba to the Zutons and Arts Café to Zizzi, Leeds can satisfy the most eclectic palate.
Shopping
Dubbed ‘the Knightsbridge of the North’ by the Lonely Planet guide, Leeds city centre abounds with variety and choice. From kooky boutiques to designer couture, Leeds has something for every style and every budget.
A breath of fresh air
The breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales is only a 40-minute drive from campus, and you can reach Yorkshire’s coastline, steeped in heritage and beauty, in less than an hour.
Culture
Leeds is the cultural capital of the north, with a range of cinemas, theatres, galleries, museums and musical venues to challenge, entertain and amuse you.
Student friendly
Leeds University is an academic goliath and has been part of the city’s fabric since 1904. Residents have had plenty of time to get to know and love the institution and its 30,000 students. With so many full time students and a multicultural environment you’ll find plenty of like-minded people to share your experience.
Long-term living
With so much going on in Leeds, many graduates are reluctant to leave. Fortunately Leeds is the fastest growing city outside of London, and sustained economic growth means there are plenty of jobs for high calibre graduates.
Student Profiles
Find out what our students, past and present, have to say about their time with us in our student profiles.
| Fast Facts | |
|---|---|
| Number of students at Leeds University | 30,000 |
| Number of international students at Leeds University | 4,000 |
| Number of countries represented at Leeds University | 145 |
| Male to female ratio at the University | 42:58 |
| Number of student union activities, clubs & societies | Over 300 |
| Percentage of graduates who remain in Leeds after completing studies | 25% |
| Number of books in University library | 2.8 million |
Student Profiles
Find out what our students, past and present, have to say about their time with us in our student profiles.
Prizes
We like to recognise and reward our students hard work and achievement. Therefore we provide a range of prizes; read more about the prizes we offer.
Common Room and Cafe
We have a dedicated undergraduate common room equipped with computers where you can meet up with friends and work. The Business School also has a cafe which serves a range of hot and cold food.
Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Society
Run by Leeds University Business School students, the LUBS Society strives to provide the best careers, social, and sporting events. Find out more about the LUBS society.
Support
The Business School provides a range of resources for your academic and personal support.
We have two full-time support officers for personal support and your personal tutor is available to provide you with academic advice on your programme studies.
Also, in conjunction with the University’s Student Support Network, we run a Peer Mentoring Scheme for all new undergraduate students. The aim of the scheme is to help new students to adapt to University life by matching them with a student in Year 2 or 3. In this way, experiences can be shared and problems discussed.
We also timetable free extra language support for international first year undergraduates in the form of 1.5hours of English for Business tutoring. As well as language support, all international students will be assigned a personal mentor who will hold 1-2-1 sessions after induction to ensure students have settled in and help with any problems or concerns.
