Universities

Leeds is the second largest provider of education for young people in England.

There are two universities of international reputation, with a combined total of almost 50,000 students.

• The University of Leeds is acclaimed world-wide for the quality of its teaching and research. It offers one of the widest ranges of academic courses in the UK and receives more student applications than any other university in the country.

• Leeds Metropolitan University has always focused on professional and vocational education and this is reflected in its current profile of courses. It makes a valuable local and regional contribution whilst maintaining an important national and international dimension to its work. The university has always sought to offer opportunities for education, training and development to those who might otherwise not have them and is proud of its commitment to being a university of applied learning.

  The largest business school of its kind in the UK is based at Leeds Metropolitan University.

• Trinity and All Saints College is an accredited college of the University of Leeds with all courses leading to the award of degrees and diplomas of the university. Currently there are 2200 full time students.

• The Open University has its regional office in Leeds. The Open University is one of the largest providers of part-time higher education in the UK. In almost every subject area, more people choose to study part-time with the OU than with any other university.