Brief introduction of Leeds University, UK

There are many students applying to study in the UK, so what kind of university is Leeds University in the UK? This is a question that many people who go abroad are interested in. Let's take a look! The following is the relevant information I have compiled. Welcome to reading.

Brief introduction of Leeds University, a famous British study abroad university

geographical position

Leeds University is located in Leeds. Leeds is the financial and industrial center of northern England, with extensive transportation network leading to major cities in Britain. It takes only 9 minutes to walk from school to the city center, about 2 hours to London by train, and only about 1 hour by car from Manchester. Leeds is a vibrant and multicultural city. It provides an international center for students, with cafes, restaurants, shops, museums and theaters everywhere. Leeds is often rated as the most popular tourist city in Britain and the fastest growing commercial and financial center in Europe. Leeds, located in Yorkshire in the north of England, is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the charming Yorkshire wide valleys and wasteland are also here. The main campus of the university is only 10 minutes' walk from the shopping center. Compared with many places in Britain, the cost of living in Leeds is relatively low.

University major

There are 55 colleges (departments and centers) under the University of Leeds, and the research and teaching direction covers the vast majority of social sciences and natural sciences. At present, the University of Leeds can offer up to 665,438+00 undergraduate degree courses and 720 postgraduate courses. Leeds University is the second largest university in the UK, with about 30,500 students and 8,800 faculty members from more than 30 countries. The University of Leeds has a complete set of majors, and its research and teaching directions cover most social science and natural science fields. At present, Leeds University has provided more than 700 different undergraduate degree courses, including: engineering, science, medicine, education (including English teaching), law, languages (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, etc. ), accounting, humanities and arts, and many interdisciplinary subjects. The business school of Leeds University is the best in Britain. In the Financial Times ranking of global MBA courses in 2008, Leeds' MBA ranked 48th in the world.

School facilities

library

As one of the largest research libraries in Britain, Leeds University Library is located in five areas of the university, with 2.85 million books, 26,000 printed and electronic books, 850 databases and 300,000 electronic books. The two main libraries in the school are the Edward Boyle Library and the Brotherton Library, which basically contain books on various subjects. Moreover, the school has online library facilities to facilitate students to borrow books in the dormitory.

The school library is a self-service system, and you need to swipe your card to enter the lending system, so students should not forget to bring their student cards.

The opening hours of the library are: Monday to Thursday from 08: 00 to 00: 00; 08: 00-19: 30 on Friday; Saturday,10: 00-17: 00; Sunday 10: 00-00: 00 (the library is open until 02: 00 during the exam).

Information technology and computers

There are 9000 computers on campus, and the information technology equipment is first-class. Students can log in with their own user name and password. The school central library is equipped with computers, so students can surf the Internet, print and study. The school is rich in network resources, so students don't have to worry about finding a computer.

welfare

The school has free consultation, night telephone and information center to provide students with free academic and legal consultation and support. All consultants are professionals.

Each student has his own tutor, who is responsible for supervising the students' study. In addition, there are many employment centers in the school to help students apply for benefits. The school has prepared scholarships for eligible students and provided emergency loan services.

medical treatment

There are two main hospitals in Leeds. The nearest one is Leeds General Hospital, which is within walking distance. The other hospital is St James' Hospital, which is located in Harehills and only a short drive from Leeds city center.

There are many doctors' operating rooms and local clinics in Leeds, so students don't have to travel a lot to see doctors. The most frequent place for students is the medical internship of Leeds students, and students can register through the website before going to college.

shop

There are many big shops in the center of Leeds. They are usually very crowded because residents of nearby towns can easily reach them. There are also several major clothing stores, coffee shops and boutiques.

In the center of Leeds, you can buy anything you want, from electronic stores to bookstores, clothing stores, mobile phone stores, chocolate shops and so on. And there are some supermarkets around the school, where you can buy what you want, such as daily necessities and food.

bank

Most big banks are located in the center of Leeds, such as Barclays Bank, Nat West Bank and Abbey Bank. There are also some bank branches in the suburbs of Leeds. Moreover, there are some banks directly facing Leeds University, such as Natwest, Barclays and HSBC. Schools no longer have to walk a long way to withdraw money.

part-time jobs/work

LUU in the school provides Joblink service to help students find part-time jobs. Students can consult Joblink and local employers to find a part-time job that suits them.

School accommodation

Dormitories in Leeds University are divided into collective dormitories and self-care apartments. The dormitory provides students with meals, single rooms, audio-visual rooms, restaurants, study rooms, music rooms, laundry rooms and bars. The dining time in this dormitory is fixed, mainly English food. The environment and atmosphere are relatively active. Students who want to cook by themselves can live in self-help apartments. Self-service apartments provide single rooms for students. Several students can have a kitchen with complete kitchen utensils, a refrigerator and a food storage cabinet. Usually you can stay all year round, and you can also provide accommodation for students who need holiday accommodation. Accommodation costs 30 to 60 pounds a week. The University of Leeds also has more than 160 family accommodation units.