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Explore the benefits of studying in the North of England, with a focus on the vibrant city of Leeds. Discover top universities, easy accessibility from Qatar, affordable living costs, diverse communities, and exciting city attractions. Leeds is a thriving international hub with academic excellence in various fields, excellent student support services, and excellent career opportunities. Don't miss the chance to study at Leeds and go on to greater things!
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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 Free healthcare Low cost of living Durham York Leeds Liverpool Manchester London
Northern Universities Friendly cities Safe cities Diverse communities e.g. Mosques and cultural centres Halal restaurants and shops
Big City Attractions: Shopping Nightlife & Music Cinema & Theatre National Galleries & Museums
An international university • Established in 1904 • Quality in teaching & research • Modern & innovative • 80th in world rankings • International collaboration
“… 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
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
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
Academic Facilities • Library • 2.6 million items • Computing • over 1600 PCs • Language Centre • Skills Centre
Excellent Student Support • Leeds Student Medical Centre • Free health care • Counselling Service • Union Welfare Officer • International Student Office • Student Societies
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
Study at Leeds and go on to greater things….. • Blue Chip international companies • Presidents and politicians • Industrial leaders • Media and journalism • Academics • Space!
Accommodation • Guarantee • UG for duration of study • New Postgraduates • Wide choice of facilities / costs • Self catering or catered residences • Private Sector
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
Useful contact details: International Office www.leeds.ac.uk/international international@leeds.ac.uk s.hunter@adm.leeds.ac.uk