The University of Leeds is a top performing university and member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Located just a mile north of Leeds City centre, the main campus is brimming with architectural diversity. It is the fifth largest university in the UK and consistently ranks within the top 20 universities nationwide. As a popular university with a high achieving student population, it's of no surprise to hear the likes of Sir Keir Starmer, Jack Straw, and Sayeeda Warsi amongst its alumni. Leeds was named University of the Year in 2017 by The Good University Guide.
Book an open day
Book an open day
About the university
The university
The University of Leeds is a top performing university and member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Located just a mile north of Leeds City centre, the main campus is brimming with architectural diversity. It is the fifth largest university in the UK and consistently ranks within the top 20 universities nationwide. As a popular university with a high achieving student population, it's of no surprise to hear the likes of Sir Keir Starmer, Jack Straw, and Sayeeda Warsi amongst its alumni. Leeds was named University of the Year in 2017 by The Good University Guide.
What students think
As with any Russell Group institution, competition amongst applicants will be fierce for this well-respected and high performing university. High achieving students from across the globe flock to study at Leeds every year. As with most top rated universities, there is little discrimination between subject disciplines and the university is an attractive option for all subject areas, however those interested in very specialised scientific fields are sure to thrive at Leeds within one of its many rare scientific specialisms.
Watch Subject Spotlights
What is a Subject Spotlight?The university
The University of Leeds is a top performing university and member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Located just a mile north of Leeds City centre, the main campus is brimming with architectural diversity. It is the fifth largest university in the UK and consistently ranks within the top 20 universities nationwide. As a popular university with a high achieving student population, it's of no surprise to hear the likes of Sir Keir Starmer, Jack Straw, and Sayeeda Warsi amongst its alumni. Leeds was named University of the Year in 2017 by The Good University Guide.
What students think
As with any Russell Group institution, competition amongst applicants will be fierce for this well-respected and high performing university. High achieving students from across the globe flock to study at Leeds every year. As with most top rated universities, there is little discrimination between subject disciplines and the university is an attractive option for all subject areas, however those interested in very specialised scientific fields are sure to thrive at Leeds within one of its many rare scientific specialisms.
As with any Russell Group institution, competition amongst applicants will be fierce for this well-respected and high performing university. High achieving students from across the globe flock to study at Leeds every year. As with most top rated universities, there is little discrimination between subject disciplines and the university is an attractive option for all subject areas, however those interested in very specialised scientific fields are sure to thrive at Leeds within one of its many rare scientific specialisms.