LEEDS: STUDENT CITY GUIDE

• 13 Jun, '22
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Located in the north of England, Leeds is home to world-class theatre performances, music, arts, and is a glitzy shopping destination. With a lively buzz and hypnotising vibe, Leeds is a sought after city for business and tourism alike. Leeds has one of the fastest growing economies in the country – but what is it really like for students? Leeds is doubtless one of England’s favourite destinations with top five universities, great job prospects, a pulsating nightlife, and cheaper northern prices that make Leeds the best place for students. Keep reading to know more about the vibrant city of Leeds as our complete guide has everything you need to know before you consider moving to Leeds for further education. Hoping to study in Leeds? These are the five universities in and around the city which you should consider: 1) The University of Leeds A member of The Russell Group and one of the largest universities in the UK. The University of Leeds is ranked in the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings with more than 38,000 students from over 170 different countries. The exceptional academic courses at the University of Leeds, placements, live projects, and fieldwork opportunities can help you to build your experience and boost your employability. Leeds University is a stone’s throw away from world-class luxury student accommodation - Iconinc. 2) Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett is the second-biggest university in the city of Leeds with over 15,000 undergraduate students and around 5,000 postgraduate students. Leeds Beckett offers a wide selection of academic courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels encompassing arts and humanities as well as science and technology. Beckett University has an immensely rich sporting history and not only this, but the students at Beckett have also won the annual sports tournament against The University of Leeds, Varsity, for 13 years in a row; there’s some serious competitiveness between the two ;-) Leeds Beckett University is about 14 minutes bus ride and 16 minutes walking from the 7* luxury student accommodation – Iconinc. 3) Leeds Trinity University Leeds Trinity University is a smaller university with a big reputation, known for producing highly competitive employable graduates. It is also ranked in the top 25 of all UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Guardian University Guide 2020. As one of the most popular universities in the UK, it offers world-class education where students also benefit from a professional work placement with every degree. Leeds Trinity University has specialist facilities for different subjects, such as sports therapy and rehabilitation clinic and movement analysis suite for sports students; and industry-standard TV and radio studios for media students. 4) Leeds Arts University Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England with a history that dates back to 1846. It is highly ranked as the best university for studying music, design, and filmmaking. Leeds Arts University received an 87% satisfaction rating in the latest National Student Survey, the highest ranking for any specialist arts university; in the Guardian 2019 League Tables. Leeds Arts University is a stone’s throw away from the all-inclusive luxury student accommodation- Iconinc; 20 minutes walking or a 17 minute bus ride. 5) Leeds Conservatoire In the heart of Leeds’s vibrant cultural quarter, the conservatoire is artistically ambitious, quality-driven, and industry-focused, placing a strong emphasis on developing career-ready musicians, performers, composers, producers, and entrepreneurs. The students at Leeds Conservatoire have access to state-of-the-art facilities and are taught by a team of experts who are active professionals within the creative industries.