University of Leeds

Leeds is a lively, affordable and multicultural city. It has one of the largest student communities in the country, making it an exciting place to live and learn. It's also surrounded by some of the most beautiful, accessible countryside in the UK.

• Leeds nightlife is legendary, with clubs, bars and plenty of live music venues to suit all tastes, including First Direct Arena, the O2 Academy and Brudenell Social Club.
• Within easy reach are museums, galleries, theatres, resident opera and ballet companies, historic sites and festivals.
• Visit historic arcades, modern malls and Kirkgate market, one of Europe's biggest indoor markets.
• Home to Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Leeds United Football Club and two national league rugby clubs. Host to international sporting events like the Tour de Yorkshire.
• Amazing parks and spaces to explore include Roundhay Park, Temple Newsam, Harewood House and Kirkstall Abbey.

• An offer of single university accommodation is guaranteed for new first-year undergraduates. Restrictions and deadlines apply.
• Students paying international fees are guaranteed an offer of single university accommodation. Restrictions and deadlines apply.
• A range of rents, which include basic contents insurance cover, Wi-Fi, utility bills and Edge Club gym and sports membership.
• Most university accommodation is off-campus, near the city centre or in the popular student suburbs of Headingley or Hyde Park.
• There is plenty of good-quality private housing in Leeds.

• Leeds University Union has 300+ student-led clubs and societies. Give it a Go sessions let students try out something new.
• Leeds RAG, the union’s fundraising society, has raised more than £1 million for local, national and international charities.
• The union building has shops, places to eat, cafés, bars, clubs and theatres for student performances and live entertainment.

• The campus is a 10-minute walk from the city centre, with its bus and rail stations, and entertainment.
• Leeds is well connected to the rest of the UK by affordable, frequent and extensive coach and rail services.
• London is just under 2 hours and Edinburgh is just under 3 hours by train.
• Leeds Bradford Airport provides regular flights to major UK and international destinations.

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