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WHY STUDY AT LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY?

When you study at Leeds Beckett University, you will be at the centre of an exhilarating social and economic environment that is shaping the city of Leeds. Since the early 19th century, we have combined an academic education with practical skills to prepare you for your future. We collaborate with international businesses to ensure our research and courses are relevant to our modern global economy.

Take a look at why choosing Leeds Beckett will be the best decision you make:

Excellent Teaching

We’re proud of our teaching excellence, and with our recent five-star ranking from QS World Ranking and TEF Silver rating, you can be sure that our teaching will help you be the best you can be.

Scholarships

We value the diversity that international students bring to our university and offer scholarships of up to £1,000 per year to study with us. We know that you are investing in your education, and we want to invest in you.

We get you ready for work

88.7% of graduates are in work or further study within 15-months of graduating. (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-19)

Guaranteed Accommodation

You can choose to live in one of our six halls of residence or rent through our network of private suppliers. Moving to Leeds is a big step in your university life, and we guarantee accommodation for all students who refer themselves to us through Clearing.

A great student city

You'll love life in the student-friendly city of Leeds. It's a vibrant place full of amazing nightlife, shops, restaurants, sports and culture. With the green countryside of the Yorkshire Dales right on our doorstep and London only 2 hours away by train, you’ll get the full English experience!

Exciting work opportunities

We arrange thousands of student work placements a year, as well as study abroad opportunities (We have lots of places you can choose from including the USA, Australia and Japan). You’ll also have the option to stay in the UK after you graduate and work here for up to two years!

Amazing campuses

We have two unique campuses, each with its own identity: idyllic Headingley Campus is set in nearly 100 acres of parkland, while City Campus is located in the heart of a thriving city centre. Take a virtual campus tour here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/our-campuses/

Sports and societies

Whatever your passion, we have a club or a society for you. We have more than 70 societies, ranging from a Harry Potter Society to an African Caribbean Society, and our sports teams compete across a range of sports and at different levels, from novice to elite.

Fantastic facilities

We’ve got loads of amazing facilities across our University. Recent investment includes a £45m building for the Carnegie School of Sport at our Headingley Campus. The highly specialist teaching and research laboratories opened in September 2020. An innovative £80m home for the creative and performing arts at our City Campus opened in Spring 2021. Our library will offer you online support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

Sport and fitness

There's loads of ways to get involved with sports at Leeds Beckett with 40 sports clubs, and over 85 teams in our Athletic Union. We also have social leagues, turn up and play sessions, and an Active Beckett Plus Membership gives you access to our gyms, fitness classes and swimming pool.