WHY LEEDS?

Leeds position as the place to be continues unabated. With its commercial prosperity in areas of finance, business and media, it has great employment potential. This is all complemented by a vibrant mix of culture, commerce and style, making Leeds the primary social hub of the North.

  • Recognised internationally as a leading centre for learning, with a total student population of over 200,000.
  • Voted the most cost effective place to study in Britain.
  • Fantastic shopping and dining.
  • Excellent nightlife and music scene (home to the Kaiser Chiefs), Leeds (Reading) Festival.
  • Four cinemas within a four mile radius.
  • West Yorkshire Playhouse, Northern Ballet and Seven, a brand new Independent Arts Theatre.
  • 30 minute drive to the spectacular Yorkshire Dales.
  • Excellent transport links – just over a two hour train ride to London.
  • Leeds/Bradford Airport on your doorstep.

Music

Little Boots is the latest musical talent to emerge from Leeds University, following in the footsteps of the likes of Corinne Bailey-Rae…

Countryside

  • Dales Village
  • Yorkshire Dales
  • Bolton Abbey

    • The Yorkshire Dales. Just a short drive from city life and you are in the peaceful countryside…

    Shopping

    The Victoria Quarter. Famous for its designer shopping: Harvey Nichols, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker and more…

    Our students consistently say that they love studying geography at Leeds, not just because of the warm welcome they receive from the School, but also due to the wealth of opportunities available to them as a resident in Leeds…so why not come and experience it for yourself!