Student life in Leeds

1. Tips and advice for living in Leeds
2. How to get to Leeds - Getting to Leeds by train, plane or coach
3. Public Transport in Leeds - How to get around Leeds by train or bus
4. First things to do when you arrive in Leeds
5. Student life in Leeds
6. Cost of living in Leeds
7. Save money in Leeds - Tips for living in Leeds on a student budget
8. Accommodation for students in Leeds - top tips and advice
9. Neighbourhoods in Leeds - The most important areas in Leeds
10. The University of Leeds - Everything you need to know about studying at the University of Leeds
11. Top 4 Best Student Events in Leeds
12. Top 15 Leeds Attractions - The best things to do and see in Leeds
13. Activities in Leeds
14. The Best Cultural Attractions in Leeds
15. Sports in Leeds
16. Nightlife in Leeds - Nightclub guide and going out in Leeds
17. Where to eat in Leeds - Leeds specialities and British cuisine
18. Shopping in Leeds
19. Festivals in Leeds - Festivities and celebrations Calendar
20. Music Scene in Leeds
21. Day trips from Leeds - Places to visit and excursions around Leeds
22. Visiting Leeds in 3 days - What to see in Leeds in 3 days?

Universities in Leeds

Leeds has a huge student population of over 70,000 students, thanks to being home to five different universities: the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University, The University of Law in Leeds and Leeds Art University. Below, we will give you a quick summary of each one:

University of Leeds

Number of Students: More than 38,000 students.

2020 ranking of best universities: 11th in the UK (The Guardian) and 155th in the world (The Times).

The University of Leeds is a prestigious university, the best in the Yorkshire region, which offers hundreds of different courses. It has a diverse and active student community and a high-quality education.

Leeds Beckett University

2020 Rankings: 118 in the UK (The Guardian) 801-1000 (The Times).

Leeds Beckett University is an up and coming university which has campuses both in the city centre and in Headingley. They are considered one of the best sporting universities in the UK, which explains why they have so much success in the annual Varsity sports competition!

Another cool fact about Leeds Beckett is that their libraries are open 24/7, 365 days a year! Their grades are generally a bit more accessible than those for Leeds, so this university is a great alternative if you want to study in the city.

Leeds Trinity University

2020 Ranking: 94 in the UK (The Guardian).

Number of students: 3,625 (2016/17).

Leeds Trinity is a small university situated in Horsforth, around 6 miles from Leeds City Centre. It is the perfect place to study if you want a personalised university experience, whilst still having the option to be part of a big city. One great thing about Leeds Trinity is that they incorporate a work placement into every degree, so it is no wonder than 95 percent of their students have found a job within 6 months of graduating! (2020).

The University of Law in Leeds

2020 Ranking: Specialist Universities are excluded from rankings.

The University of Law is a specialist Law University which has 14 campuses across the UK and one in Hong Kong. It is the perfect place to study a law degree, for there are over 200 law firms operating in the city of Leeds.

Leeds Art University

2020 Ranking: 94th (The Complete University Guide).

Number of students: 1,400 (2016/17).

Leeds Art University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England and was awarded university status in 2017. It is one of the smaller universities in Leeds, meaning that it has a strong and close student community and the perfect creative atmosphere to inspire its students.

It offers BA Hons degrees in subjects such as Animation, Fashion Design and Illustration, so it is the perfect place to build your portfolio and get your foot in the door in the world of art!

To find out more about student life in Leeds, click the links to head to the retrospective sections:

• Nightlife in Leeds

• Top 4 Student Events in Leeds

• Our Guide to the University of Leeds

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