History
The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, but its origins go back to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831 and then the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874.
In 1831 a group of young men established the Leeds School of Medicine which meant that medical students no longer had to go to Scotland, London or overseas to study.
Education
- Undergraduate
- Masters courses
- Research degrees
Research
The University of Leeds conducts interdisciplinary and impact-orientated research to address challenges at regional, national and global levels. To achieve this our research is user-led and solutions focused, driven by the needs of our partners and stakeholders. Leeds is committed to working across disciplines to help tackle global challenges.
Career
The strength of our academic expertise combined with the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways.
Short Courses
- Short Course Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines
- Short Course Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics
- Short Course Chemical Plant Commissioning
- Short Course Crystallisation Science and Engineering
- Short Course Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote
- Short Course Energy from Biomass Combustion
- Short Course Fluid Bed Processing and Formulation
- Short Course Industrial Air Pollution Monitoring
- Short Course Industrial Powder Mixing
- Short Course Passenger Demand Forecasting Handbook
- Short Course Spray Drying and Atomisation of Formulations
- Short Course Supervisory Skills for Technical Services
- Short Course Thermal Treatment of Municipal Waste
- Short Course Transport Data Science with R
- Short Course Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance
- Short Course Transport Investment Appraisal
- Short Course Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines
- Short Course Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics
- Short Course Clinical Trials
- Short Course Industrial Air Pollution Monitoring
- Short Course Medical Gases for Service Managers
- Short Course National Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Short Course Pharmaceutical Medical Gas Testing
- Short Course Specialised Ventilation in Healthcare Premises
- Short Course The Leeds Course in Clinical Nutrition
- Short Course GIS Data Visualisation and Analysis
- Short Course GIS and Environment
- Short Course Geocomputation and Data Analysis with R
- Short Course Medical Gases for Service Managers
- Short Course Programming for Geographical Information Analysis
- Short Course Rasch Courses
- Short Course Specialised Ventilation in Healthcare Premises
- Short Course Transport Data Science with R
- Short Course Visualisation for Geographic Data Science
- Short Course Web-based GIS
- Short Course Aseptic Services for Managers
- Short Course Crystallisation Science and Engineering
- Short Course Industrial Air Pollution Monitoring
- Short Course Industrial Powder Mixing
- Short Course Microencapsulation
- Short Course Rasch Courses
- Short Course Spray Drying and Atomisation of Formulations
- Short Course Understanding Microbiology for Aseptic Services
- Short Course Chemical Plant Commissioning
- Short Course Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote
- Short Course Fire Dynamics and Modelling
- Short Course Fire Safety Design
- Short Course Geodemographics and Neighbourhood Analysis
- Short Course Specialised Ventilation in Healthcare Premises
- Short Course Advanced Choice Modelling
- Short Course Geodemographics and Neighbourhood Analysis
- Short Course Professional and Personal Development
- Short Course Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance
- Short Course Transport Investment Appraisal
- Short Course Visualisation for Geographic Data Science
- Short Course Web-based GIS
- Short Course Fire Dynamics and Modelling
- Short Course Fire Safety Design
- Short Course Geodemographics and Neighbourhood Analysis
- Short Course ICE Accredited Law and Contract Management
- Short Course Professional and Personal Development
- Short Course Transport Infrastructure and Economic Performance
- Short Course Clinical Trials
- Short Course OSCE Examiner Training
- Short Course Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote
- Short Course GIS and Environment
- Short Course Thermal Treatment of Municipal Waste
- Short Course Applied and Professional Ethics
- Short Course Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics
- Short Course ICE Accredited Law and Contract Management
- Short Course The Leeds Course in Clinical Nutrition
University Ranking
Student services
Visit the International Student Information Point in the Michael Sadler Building to collect a welcome pack and sign up for a welcome talk. Our welcome team will be available to help answer any questions you may have.
The International Student Orientation sessions, on 19 and 20 September, provide essential information about a range of topics and the support and opportunities available to help you get the most out of your time in Leeds.
Housing services
At the University of Leeds we understand how important your accommodation is when you're new. We know starting at University might be the first time you've lived away from home and this can be daunting as well as exciting. We're committed to making that transition as easy as possible for you and we'll help you every step of the way.
Library services
There are four libraries on campus, along with two public galleries displaying rare items and artworks. There is one off-campus library in St James's Hospital.
- Brotherton Library
- Edward Boyle Library
- Health Sciences Library
- Laidlaw Library
ICT services
University of Leeds will give you 5 terabytes of cloud storage on OneDrive, which means you can store and organise all your files online and access them anywhere.If you need to collaborate on a piece of work, you can also securely share documents and folders.
You will also have a home drive, an area of the network personal to you, which you can access from any cluster PC on campus.
Medical services
As a student in Leeds, you'll need to register with a doctor, and be familiar with where to go if you need help, treatment or advice.
We will work with you to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health, to develop insights into your situation alongside the tools and strategies to make the most of your time at University.
Campus life
Our campus is a ten-minute walk from Leeds city centre. Our single-site campus, one of the largest in the UK, is just a short walk from the centre of Leeds. Everything is in one place and it's really easy to get around. The University is a creative community with a rich cultural life, offering many opportunities for you to get involved or immerse yourself in the arts.
Sports facilities
We offer a wide range of sporting and physical activities enhanced by cutting-edge architectural design, and provide an exciting mix of services.
Key features include:
- A fantastic 25m 8 lane swimming pool
- The largest fitness suite of any UK university with state-of-the-art equipment (200 fitness stations)
- Leeds' largest indoor sports halls with performance sports floors and lighting
- Three dedicated class studios
Student clubs
Leeds University Union (LUU) is a member led organisation – that means any one of our 38,000 members can make a change to what we do, how we do it and who represents them. The Better Forums exist to enable you to make those changes
Leeds University Business School has confirmed its place among the elite after receiving accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).