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Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University gained university status in the early 1990s but has been a quality institute of learning since it was founded way back in 1824. Leeds Metropolitan University is located in two main areas; one in the centre of the city and the other to the northwest in the sporting area of Headingley. In addition, Harrogate College has also been merged with the university.
Leeds Metropolitan University is one of the largest universities in the UK, comprising over 41,000 students and more than 3,000 staff; a figure that has almost doubled in the last ten years. The female/male student population ratio is about 53:47.
There are hundreds of courses available to undergraduates and taught postgraduates every year in six faculties and numerous departments at Leeds Metropolitan University. These faculties include:
• Carnegie Faculty of Sport & Education
• Faculty of Arts & Society
• Faculty of Health
• Innovation North
• School of Business & Law
• Leslie Silver International Faculty
Leeds Metropolitan University Campus Life
There are four campuses altogether at Leeds Metropolitan University, including in the Civic Quarter of Leeds, Headingley Campus, Beckett Park and in Harrogate. In addition, the Life Long Learning Centre in Ripon and the New Technology Institute in south Leeds are also part of Leeds Metropolitan University.Student facilities at all campuses are excellent, with sophisticated libraries, ample on- and off-campus accommodation, high quality sports facilities and an excellent Students' Union.
The city of Leeds
Lying midway between London and Edinburgh, Leeds is one of the UK’s largest metropolitan areas and lies amid the beautiful scenery of Yorkshire. Much of Leeds has recently been renovated, including the exciting waterfront, where many fine restaurants can be found. In addition, Leeds city centre is loaded with attractive shopping malls, cafe/bars and theatres and the old Victorian architecture really sets the scene.
Student Loans
Leeds Metropolitan University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.
