University of Leeds
since 1831
University Type
Unknown
Men/Women
38%
Number of Students
25000
International Students
22%
University Type
Unknown
Men/Women
38%
Number of Students
25000
International Students
22%
About
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is ranked in the top ten universities in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2019, among the world top 100 according to the QS World University Rankings 2019, and is part of the prestigious Russell Group – a collection of 24 research intensive universities in the UK.
The institution is well known for its high student satisfaction rate, with 89% of final year students saying they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of their degree. The University also ranks 3rd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
Campus facilities were rated second best in the UK according to the same survey, reinforced by the fact that the University has invested over GBP 120 million in two new buildings in the last five years alone. The Sir William Henry Bragg Building is to be completed in Autumn 2020, and will house new engineering and physical sciences facilities, and the well-stocked, modern, Laidlaw Library is the newest addition to the Universities suite of five libraries.
Sport facilities at the institution are world-class, with The Edge state-of-the-art fitness complex holding a 25m swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a climbing wall and a number of sports halls used for a variety of different activities.
The University takes great pride in providing a multicultural campus for its students and welcomes those from overseas. In fact, more than 7,000 international students come from over 150 different countries around the world to study at the University of Leeds.
Leeds University Students’ Union (LUU) is one of the most active in the UK, was the first in the UK to be awarded ‘Excellent’ status by the National Union of Students and offers over 300 clubs and societies for students to get involved in.
The institution is well known for its high student satisfaction rate, with 89% of final year students saying they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of their degree. The University also ranks 3rd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
Campus facilities were rated second best in the UK according to the same survey, reinforced by the fact that the University has invested over GBP 120 million in two new buildings in the last five years alone. The Sir William Henry Bragg Building is to be completed in Autumn 2020, and will house new engineering and physical sciences facilities, and the well-stocked, modern, Laidlaw Library is the newest addition to the Universities suite of five libraries.
Sport facilities at the institution are world-class, with The Edge state-of-the-art fitness complex holding a 25m swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a climbing wall and a number of sports halls used for a variety of different activities.
The University takes great pride in providing a multicultural campus for its students and welcomes those from overseas. In fact, more than 7,000 international students come from over 150 different countries around the world to study at the University of Leeds.
Leeds University Students’ Union (LUU) is one of the most active in the UK, was the first in the UK to be awarded ‘Excellent’ status by the National Union of Students and offers over 300 clubs and societies for students to get involved in.
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Facilities and Services
The University of Leeds is committed to providing, maintaining and upgrading the best possible facilities to support students in their studies.
Libraries
The University’s four libraries are open through the week during term time and cater to a variety of student needs. Students can access all the books and online materials they need for their course, along with an amazing collection of rare books and manuscripts that can be used for individual and group research. The libraries also offer rooms for group work, with interactive presentation equipment.
IT Support
Students also have access to more than 1,800 personal computers across the University’s computer labs, most of which are open round the clock. Other features of IT support include free, high-speed Wi-Fi; a range of free or reduced cost software; and secure access to resources with the Desktop Anywhere service. The National Student Survey consistently ranks the University highly for access to IT resources.
Language Centre
The specialist Language Centre helps students learn and master new languages, with a stock of learning materials in more than 45 languages. Students have access to an extensive collection of foreign films and documentaries and more than 50 TV channels in over 20 languages. International students can prepare for study in the UK with the University’s pre-sessional English language courses, available before they start. Once they’ve started their degree, they can get academic English language development through part-time classes and workshops alongside their studies.
Libraries
The University’s four libraries are open through the week during term time and cater to a variety of student needs. Students can access all the books and online materials they need for their course, along with an amazing collection of rare books and manuscripts that can be used for individual and group research. The libraries also offer rooms for group work, with interactive presentation equipment.
IT Support
Students also have access to more than 1,800 personal computers across the University’s computer labs, most of which are open round the clock. Other features of IT support include free, high-speed Wi-Fi; a range of free or reduced cost software; and secure access to resources with the Desktop Anywhere service. The National Student Survey consistently ranks the University highly for access to IT resources.
Language Centre
The specialist Language Centre helps students learn and master new languages, with a stock of learning materials in more than 45 languages. Students have access to an extensive collection of foreign films and documentaries and more than 50 TV channels in over 20 languages. International students can prepare for study in the UK with the University’s pre-sessional English language courses, available before they start. Once they’ve started their degree, they can get academic English language development through part-time classes and workshops alongside their studies.
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