University of Leeds

The University of Leeds, England, is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom and the most popular by applicants, with 52,444 applicants in 2003 for 7,228 places (UCAS).

Location

The main campus is located one mile (1.6 km) north of the city centre of Leeds, in the county of West Yorkshire in northern England. The campus is within easy walking distance from the city and Headingley (a popular location to live for students). The main entrance to the campus for visitors by car is on Woodhouse Lane (A660), near the Parkinson Building (also known as University tower).

Related Topics:
Leeds - West Yorkshire - Headingley

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In addition to the main campus, there are also satellite locations at Wakefield and Bretton Hall College in West Bretton.

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Wakefield - Bretton Hall College - West Bretton

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The surrounding countryside around Leeds includes the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and Ilkley Moor (part of the Yorkshire Moors), and the historic spa towns of Harrogate, Ilkley and Knaresborough. All are within easy reach by car, train or bus.

Related Topics:
Yorkshire Dales - Ilkley Moor - Yorkshire Moors - Spa town - Harrogate - Ilkley - Knaresborough

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