Casita offers 35 University of Leeds student accommodation options and Leeds student halls. To fulfill your needs, we provide a selection of room types as well as a variety of facilities and services. Among the various types of accommodations provided are studios, ensuites, and apartments. Among the amenities and services are Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, on-site laundry, common spaces, bike storage, and 24-hour security and CCTV.
Why Study at the University of Leeds?
The university is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and a part of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), which includes 23 research-intensive institutions across six continents. According to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, it’s one of the top 10 universities for research power in the UK. It was recognised as the country’s highest accolade for an academic institution in 2009 and 2011 and was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize. It also received the highest category of praise, a commendation by the Quality Assurance Agency, for its enhancement of student learning opportunities.
Departments and Divisions
The university is divided into seven main faculties, and each faculty is subdivided into a number of institutes, schools, and centres. The faculties are the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Environment, and Faculty of Medicine and Health. The university also conducts interdisciplinary research in many areas and institutes such as Energy, The Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, Global Food and Environment Institute (GFEI), Leeds Institute of Fluid Dynamics (LIFD), Leeds Institute of Data Analytics (LIDA), Leeds Social Sciences Institute (LSSI), and more.
Many studying options are available at the university, including undergraduate studies, online courses, masters courses, and research degrees. A wide range of research degrees are available for postgraduate students, such as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Integrated Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master, and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). There are also Masters degrees by research such as Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science (MSc), and Master of Science (Engineering) (MSc Eng), and split-site PhD programmes. Make sure you get to know the details of your desired research degree at the University of Leeds to know what you’ll be studying.
Facilities and Resources
The university has many facilities and resources, which are all accessible to residents and visitors alike. They include the Stanley and Audrey Burton Art Gallery, the Brotherton Treasures Gallery, the Library Special Collections, a sport and fitness centre called The Edge, and the Michael Marks Building housing the Marks and Spencer Company Archive. Members of the public can also take part in the university’s events such as the “Be Curious” festival, the “Leeds Festival of Science'', and “Yorkshire Sculpture International”.
The university has many on-campus venues that host live music of different genres, including the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall and several theatres. Moreover, many on-campus museums and galleries are open to all visitors. The Brotherton Treasures Gallery has some of the finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery holds treasures from the University’s art collection and the library's Special Collections.
Additionally, the university has cafes, a deli, a bakery, and a grocery store on campus alongside conference facilities and a number of green spaces for students to enjoy.
University of Leeds Student Student Accommodation
The University of Leeds student accommodation is available for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and families. There is a wide range of halls of residence, including modern, purpose-built apartments and converted mansions on and off-campus.
University of Leeds Student Accommodation for Undergraduate Students
The university’s own student accommodation is guaranteed to the majority of students if you’re a new first-year undergraduate, a new undergraduate exchange student, or an international undergraduate paying international tuition fees. Students can choose from many room types like studios, en-suites, rooms with a shared bathroom, studio share, and premium en-suites. The accommodation can be catered or self-catered. Not all buildings have a common area, and facilities vary. Still, they usually include comfortable sofas or chairs, and sometimes they include a TV, a DVD player or a pool table.
University of Leeds Student Accommodation for Postgraduate Students
Unfortunately, postgraduate student accommodation is not guaranteed to all students except for postgraduate students paying international tuition fees. The university offers accommodation specifically for postgraduate students, and it has a wide range of modern purpose-built apartments and Victorian houses. Leeds postgraduate accommodation offers flexible payment methods, a choice of contract length, all-inclusive rent, internet access, membership of The Edge sports facility, 24/7 security service, insurance, and help from resident wardens and subwardens.
Leeds Accommodation for Families
The university offers family accommodation for international students and students with partners and/or children and single parents. Family accommodation is offered both on-campus and close to the university.
Nearby Universities
Leeds Beckett University and
Leeds Arts University are a few of the other universities in the city. In nearby cities there is also
University of Huddersfield, the
University of York, and the
University of Bradford.
