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Leeds has a huge student population our writers enjoy sharing their experiences on studying in the city. Read helpful guides on things to do, places to eat and drink for students in Leeds. If you are thinking about studying in leeds then find the best places to live in Leeds and much more.

Browse through our guides written by locals on student life in Leeds.

Best places for students to live in Leeds

Written by Danny Pugsley

The iconic Broadcasting Tower, now accommodation for students Leeds is internationally recognised as one of the UK’s best university cities. It has a student population of over 200,000, and the city can boast a number of student institutions: University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds...

Written by Hermione Wright

Rose & Co in the Victoria Quarter Unfortunately, revision is pretty much a necessity for every student at university. However, don’t despair, as Leeds is the perfect city to provide a few much needed distractions. When you’ve just about had it with revision, follow these tips to help restore...

Written by Hermione Wright

Inside the quirky LS6 cafe in Headingley. Photo attribution: Gembledine Academia isn’t the only thing to explore during your time at university in Leeds. There’s so much on offer for students that it can take time to uncover the hidden gems that can be found all over our favourite city. Here are...

Written by Carol Ferndale

Students at Leeds University Just arrived in Leeds all set for first time student life? Everything feeling new? Well, welcome to Leeds, and rest assured that you’ve picked absolutely the right place to spend the next three or four years studying. With the University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University,...

Written by Sophie Clarke

Students living in or near the Hyde Park area have access to many local amenities which means that a trip to the city centre isn’t always necessary. Hyde Park boasts its own pubs, a cinema, shops and most notably the many friendly cafés; and all this right on your doorstep. So whether you’re after...

Written by Kahla Mayhew

So, you’ve spent the day basking in the numerous attractions the city has to offer: you’ve shopped ‘til you dropped; educated yourself at the Art Gallery or Leeds City Museum; or maybe just dressed up like a superhero and gotten absolutely blind drunk participating in the Otley Run. What to do...

Written by Genevieve Osborne-James

Living the student life is as much about about learning to adjust to living away from home and living on a strict budget as it is about studying. Alongside partying, sleeping and (obviously) studying, eating is a top priority for students, so here are a few budget-friendly hot spots worth a visit. The...

Leeds student freshers’ week events guide

Written by Jasmine Andersson

Find out about events during Freshers’ week in Leeds Your big sister lost her phone. Your cousin was sick before he’d even started drinking. Your uncle earned an unattractive nickname that stuck with him for his entire university career. There’s always an intimidating Freshers’ Week...

Written by Genevieve Osborne-James

Moving to university opens up an opportunity to recreate yourself, but re-branding your wardrobe isn’t always quite so simple. Although Leeds does have an endless list of ideal shopping spots, for most students the choices are somewhat restricted by a lack of funding. However. Leeds, being the considerate...

Written by Carol Ferndale

If you find yourself weary after a hard day’s lectures at one of the fine universities in Leeds and you’d like to relax over a pint, then, whichever university you’re studying at, you’ll find a number of pubs nearby. Close to the Leeds Met Uni city site, and just down the road from Leeds General...

Browse through our guides written by locals on Leeds Students.