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Why the North of England and Why Leeds

Why the North of England and Why Leeds. Sue Hunter International Office University of Leeds. Why our 5 universities? . University of Leeds Durham University University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of York . Easy to get to from Qatar Good internal transport links

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Why the North of England and Why Leeds

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  1. Why the North of England and Why Leeds Sue Hunter International Office University of Leeds

  2. Why our 5 universities? • University of Leeds • Durham University • University of Liverpool • University of Manchester • University of York

  3. Easy to get to from Qatar Good internal transport links Free healthcare Low cost of living Durham York Leeds Liverpool Manchester London

  4. Northern Universities Friendly cities Safe cities Diverse communities e.g. Mosques and cultural centres Halal restaurants and shops

  5. Big City Attractions: Shopping Nightlife & Music Cinema & Theatre National Galleries & Museums

  6. CITIES OF SPORT

  7. Why Leeds?

  8. An international university • Established in 1904 • Quality in teaching & research • Modern & innovative • 80th in world rankings • International collaboration

  9. “… the top city to visit in 2004” Good Britain Guide • Location and Transport links • Favourite student destination • Commercial and Legal Centre • Shopping Facilties • Theatre and Music • Sporting City

  10. Academic excellence in • Business Studies and Management • Marketing • Politics & International Studies • Law • Communication Studies • Art & Design • Earth & Environment • Engineering • Medicine & Health • Maths & Physical Sciences • Biological Sciences

  11. Students and Staff • 32,000 students in total • 6,000 postgraduates (taught and research) • 5,000 students from outside the UK • 7,600 staff in total • 2,700 research, teaching and academic • 1,400 academic related, 500 technical

  12. Academic Facilities • Library • 2.6 million items • Computing • over 1600 PCs • Language Centre • Skills Centre

  13. Excellent Student Support • Leeds Student Medical Centre • Free health care • Counselling Service • Union Welfare Officer • International Student Office • Student Societies

  14. Career Opportunities • High quality degree, global recognition • Careers Centre for advice on job search • CV and interview clinics • Major international companies holding interview sessions on campus

  15. Study at Leeds and go on to greater things….. • Blue Chip international companies • Presidents and politicians • Industrial leaders • Media and journalism • Academics • Space!

  16. Accommodation • Guarantee • UG for duration of study • New Postgraduates • Wide choice of facilities / costs • Self catering or catered residences • Private Sector

  17. Academic Fees and Living Costs Fees (per year 2007 entry) • Arts/Education £8,900 • Engineering/Science £11,800 • Business £8,900 - 12,500 Living Costs • per month £580 – 760 • academic year £7000 – 9000 • Second cheapest student living costs in UK

  18. Useful contact details: International Office www.leeds.ac.uk/international international@leeds.ac.uk s.hunter@adm.leeds.ac.uk

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