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Less than a mile from the city centre and well connected, the red brick houses home to students and families alike provide the perfect base to enjoy all that Leeds has to offer. Whilst quieter than nearby Headingley and Hyde Park, Burley has lots to offer by way of leisure. Try out the Cardigan Arms pub, Lupe’s Cantina Mexicana or just relax in beautiful Burley Park.
View Burley properties →One of the most well-known student areas in Leeds, Headingley has lots to offer. The Beckett Park campus is based in Headingley, along with a host of Leeds student accommodation. Headingley highlights include a great choice of bustling bars, beer gardens, and Headingley Stadium (home of Leeds Rhinos and the Yorkshire County Cricket Club).
View Headingley properties →If you’re searching for student houses in Leeds, Hyde Park is another good option. Hyde Park is within walking distance to two main University campuses and has a large public park, a cinema, and a great selection of bars, restaurants, and shops.
View Hyde Park properties →Busy and bustling, Leeds City Centre is convenient for both the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett. The area is well served by shared apartments and studios, benefitting from fine restaurants, entertainment and arts venues on the doorstep. Stroll down the shopping arcades at Victoria Quarter or head to Trinity Leeds mall for high street brands.
View Leeds City Centre properties →Home to the University of Leeds, Woodhouse is a leafy residential area situated just a 15-minute walk or 5-minute bus/car journey from the city centre. Here, students can enjoy the scenery and sports fields at Woodhouse Moor Park, local bars and restaurants, and live music.
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The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and has grown to become one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. The University campus is a ten-minute walk from Leeds city centre and home to a cutting-edge fitness, sport, and wellbeing facility. Over 38,000 students currently choose to study here - including 12,000 international students.
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Recognised for high-quality teaching and research - The University of Liverpool is an internationally-acclaimed Russell Group University. An original ‘redbrick’ university, it’s ranked in the top 25 UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers. With a city-centre location, most student areas in Liverpool are convenient for students studying at the University of Liverpool. Take a look at StuRents' options for student accommodation in Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas.
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Durham University is a collegiate university - meaning that students gain membership to one of the university’s 13 colleges (a little like the Hogwarts house system!). It ranked in 6th place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 5th place in the Guardian University Guide in 2022. Students can choose from a wide range of over 200 undergraduate courses and over 100 postgraduate courses, with 26 departments based at the university. Durham University has also invested £40 million into a new Teaching and Learning Centre and £31 million in sports and wellbeing facilities - all to improve the student experience.
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The University of Nottingham is a multi-award-winning public research university with two main campuses in the Jubilee, and Queens Medical Centre, both based in the city with over 45,000 students enrolled here. Spanning far and wide outside of the UK, Nottingham University also has campuses in Malaysia and China.
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The University of Manchester is ranked 27th in the world and 6th in the UK - according to the QS World University Rankings 2022. The university is a member of the Russell Group and is currently investing £1 billion into its campus and student facilities. Located on the south side of Manchester, the university’s two main areas are based around Oxford Road and Sackville Street.
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The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne is a red brick university with over 28,000 students and offers around 175 undergraduate programmes. The main campus resides in central Newcastle near Haymarket, a convenient location for many of the student homes in Newcastle. The university has one of the largest EU research portfolios in the UK, has further expanded internationally as an overseas partner to the Singapore Institute of Technology, and opened a Medical School campus in Malaysia.
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An original 'redbrick' university, The University of Birmingham is part of the Russell Group. There are two main campus sites - Edgbaston & Selly Oak and the university’s estate is currently undergoing a £1 billion redevelopment programme over a ten-year period.
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Based across four campuses on the south coast of England, the University of Brighton has sites in Brighton and Eastbourne and is home to 18,000 students. The university has been part of the city since 1859, and 93% of students surveyed in the National Student Survey 2018 reported that they’re “very happy” with both their education and city life. Brighton was recently ranked in the UK student city's top ten (QS Best Student Cities 2019) and was also named the happiest city in England for students.
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Ranked joint first Modern University for Career Prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022, Coventry University is a great place to study. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated schools for health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. Coventry University has a city-centre campus, making it highly convenient for living in student accommodation in Coventry city centre, or any of the surrounding towns.
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The University of Leicester is the only UK University to win Times Higher Education awards for seven consecutive years. With over 16,000 students and strong ties to the Attenborough family, Leicester is one of the UK’s leading universities. There is plenty of student housing in Leicester located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the University of Leicester.
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Standing at 15th in the top UK universities, The University of Sheffield strives for academic excellence, offering some of the highest quality education in the country. This Russell Group member prioritises student satisfaction and promotes nothing but growth. The university has also recently launched a #WeAreInternational campaign, meaning students can become part of an international community of peers.
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The University of Exeter has four campuses, comprising Streatham Campus - the heart of the university - located on the outskirts of the city (a 15-minute walk away) and St Luke’s Campus in Exeter town centre. Penryn Campus is the third campus, near Falmouth in Cornwall and the Truro Campus is the educational setting for University of Exeter Medical School students studying MSc Environment and Human Health. The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university well known for its sports studies and high levels of student satisfaction. It’s also a four-time recipient of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize.
Find a great place nearbyWhen it comes to deciding where to live, you'll find plenty of student housing in Leeds and an abundance of exciting things to do when you're not studying. Here's the lowdown:
In Leeds, you’ll find almost every global cuisine if you look hard enough. Some of the cities food and drink highlights include street food at Trinity Leeds, the annual Chow Down food festival, artisan bakery Nova on Leeds Dock, and award-winning craft beer from Northern Monk and North Brew Co.
Leeds has nightlife options to suit every student, with a host of clubs, cocktail bars, and music venues to choose from. While the city centre has the biggest nightlife scene, student-friendly suburbs, including Chapel Allerton, Headingley, Otley, and Kirkstall are also good places to grab a few drinks.
From the Leeds Art Gallery to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Leeds eclipses expectations when it comes to culture. With four major theatres, a live events arena, and a host of independent venues, the city attracts some of the biggest names in music and the arts. If museums are your thing, you'll be happy to know that there are 13 museums in Leeds. In addition, you'll find a jam-packed schedule of gigs and live performances each week, and amazing street art that's guaranteed to make you stop and stare.
One thing Leeds isn't short of is shops - from big brand retailers to independent boutiques and second-hand shops. In the city centre, you'll find vintage shops galore, Trinity Leeds and Victoria Leeds shopping centres, Kirkgate Market, and the Corn Exchange.
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