Leeds Metropolitan University is located in Leeds - truly a city for everyone. The city offers students a cosmopolitan atmosphere, flourishing economy, multi-cultural cuisines, outstanding shopping and a lively social scene that can cater to all tastes makes Leeds a very popular student destination. It’s easy to see why Leeds was voted the UK’s top city.

Leeds has become the most popular university destination in the UK, with a total student population of over 200,000. As a student city, much of the accommodation, shops and entertainment in Leeds is geared directly to your needs. The cost of living in Leeds is much lower than in London and the south of the UK, and you can take advantage of the Leeds Card which offers lots of discounts in and around the city. You will also receive student discounts in many stores with your Leeds Met Students’ Union card.


As a Leeds Met student you can benefit from some of the best university accommodation in the UK. The available residences are located in various places around the city of Leeds and are within easy travelling distance of our two main campuses.

Most of the accommodation is en-suite bedrooms in self-catering flats with shared kitchen facilities. Some rooms have shared bathroom facilities. You may share kitchen and bathroom facilities with 4 to 6 people. All are conveniently linked by excellent public transport.

University halls are mainly occupied by first year British students enjoying the freedom of living away from home. Living in university accommodation cultivates friendships with people of different nationalities and the international atmosphere helps learning about each other’s culture. Some of the smaller residences such as Woodhouse are preferred by the International students offering close proximity to both the campus and city centre in quieter surroundings. Residential Officers live on site to help you settle in and make the most of your time at Leeds Metropolitan University.