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At Leeds Beckett, you'll be part of a diverse community of students from around the world.

why beckett

1. Leeds - No.1 place to live in the North

Bursting with life, and with something for everyone, Leeds was named the best city to live in the North by The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2024 Guide.

Its vibrant cultural scene, strong job market and diverse community make it an ideal city for students. That’s why so many come to Leeds to study year after year and decide to stay after they graduate.

NO.1

Leeds has also been voted the Best City for Students in the UK 2024 by StudentCrowd users, standing out for its vibrant student community, affordability, and fantastic amenities.

Why Beckett

2. You’ll be work ready

Making you more employable is at the heart of what we do at Leeds Beckett. We’re ranked Top 10 in the UK for job prospects and course content by the StudentCrowd Awards 2025. Our Careers team provides guidance, advice, and opportunities for professional development to students while they're at university and for up to five years after graduation.

From hands-on experiences on all our courses to access to professional facilities, it's about giving you a future advantage in your career and the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

Beckett careers

Woman using clay in workshop with two students out of focus

Why Beckett

3. High quality teaching and research

We are dedicated to providing high-quality teaching to suit your needs. Many professional bodies and associations accredit, recognise, and endorse our courses, ensuring that your education is up to industry standards. You’ll learn from teaching teams that bring a wealth of experience. Leeds Beckett is ranked the No.1 university in Yorkshire for teaching quality, careers and facilities by Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025. Our academics make sure you are ready for the workplace by engaging you in their research and sharing real-world experiences.

Get to know your learning community

Lecture theatre full of students, female in focus wearing scarf and taking notes on laptop

Why beckett

4. Leeds - Top 10 most affordable city

Rated as one of the top 10 most affordable cities to live in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2023), Leeds is an excellent choice for students looking for a lively and budget-friendly city.

Its central location and excellent connectivity make it easy to visit friends and family from all corners of the country. It’s easy to see why so many students choose to study in Leeds year after year.

Life in Leeds

Historical front architectural entrance of Leeds City Markets

why beckett

5. great student life

We're ranked 7th in the UK for Student Life according to UniCompare Rankings 2026. The rankings are based on reviews from university students around the UK.

7th

in the UK for Student Life.

University is a great opportunity to try new hobbies that often lead to new friends, new career choices and a new social life. We have a variety of communities and sports clubs that provide a safe space to try something new and get involved.

Sean, who played American Football at Beckett, has vlogged about his experience in one of our sports teams.

Check out our communities

Students enjoying a sports practical class with a ball and hoop in the multi-sports hall

why beckett

6. Expert facilities

Ranked number 1 in Yorkshire for Facilities (Whatuni Awards, 2025) and top 10 in the UK for Facilities (Whatuni Awards, 2023), we're constantly investing to improve the student experience on campus, including £80m on a new Leeds School of Arts Building and £45m on a new state of the art Sports building. Both of these new developments opened in 2021.

Tour our facilities

The entrance Carnegie School of Sport building and outdoor seating area on Headingley Campus

Why Beckett

7. The cost of living

We know the cost of living is a concern for many incoming students. You’ll be joining a University that has a range of support services and initiatives designed to help you with some of the extra costs. We also have a dedicated Student Money Team who are there to offer support and advice even before you arrive.

What we are doing to help

Why Beckett

8. We'll support you

From the moment you show interest in studying with us, we'll support you. We provide a constant stream of useful information and support during your application process and have a team of dedicated student support services available during your time at Beckett, including a wellbeing team who are always there for you.

"In Sixth Form I had excellent support and so I was terrified of coming to University and losing that. However, things were the complete opposite. I couldn’t have asked for anything more than the support I received."

We also have a dedicated disability advice team who are there to support your learning experience, should you need them. Robyn has blogged about her learning experience as a student with dyslexia.

Read Robyn’s blog

Male student conducting counselling session

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9. We don’t just think green – we are green

The first English university to achieve the international environmental standard ISO 14001, you’ll be joining a university that cares about the environment. We’ve almost achieved zero waste too – less than 1% of our waste goes to landfill. We're proud to say that 8% of campus electricity is generated by solar panels.

65%

total carbon reduction since 2005.

Sustainability at LBU

Leeds Beckett reusable cups in R.B.Espresso, coffee shop in the Rose Bowl, City Campus

Why Beckett

10. Make friends for life

University is a place where you will meet people from all over the world, from different backgrounds and cultures. There are many opportunities to make friends and find your tribe at Beckett. From accommodation to coursemates, in social spaces to societies and online groups, there are plenty of ways that you will settle in.

Our student blog squad regularly write about their experiences. Read their blogs to find out how they made friends at uni.

Student Blog Squad