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UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS UNITED KINGDOM

University of Leeds is one of the leading UK universities known for it's high standard of teaching & research. 70% of it's departments achieved a 4, 5 or 5* rating in 1996 Research Assessment Exercise.  Leeds was ranked top UK Student City - Virgin Guide 1999.  UK's top blue chip firms rated Leeds 2nd for recruitment, recent study by MPW.

Profile :
 

The University of Leeds was granted it's Royal Charter as a University in 1904. A Major research-led institution, the University has over 23,000 students, including more than 3,500 overseas from 110 countries. It has more than 90 departments and 1200 full time academic staff. Over 500 Degree programmes are offered and a wide variety Post Graduate programmes are available. A number of Scholarships and bursaries are available each year to international students. Although based close to city centre, the campus is self contained, with all main facilities such as libraries, sports halls and Students Union close at hand. Financial Times says about Leeds - "Leeds - A European metropolis for the 21st century".

Broad Areas of Study :

Arts Biotechnology Law Accountancy & Economics Engineering Computer Studies Transport Studies Medicine & Dentistry

Education Food Science Communication Studies Management & Finance Science & Technology Textiles Fuel & Energy Hospital & Health Management

Location :
Leeds is just two hours by train from London. It has excellent motorway connections with other major cities and Leeds-Bradford International airport serving destinations in Europe and North America.

Facilities, Welfare and Career Services :
The University's libraries hold over 2.5 million books and periodicals, and include the Brotherton Library, which is one of the fourth largest libraries in the U.K. The University also has an extensive computer network of over 1,200 terminals. The Language Centre is a state-of-art facility which provides self-access audio, video and computer based learning materials. Sporting facilities include two large sports halls and extensive playing fields.
The Adviser to International Students provides practical help on a range of issues - schooling of children, organizing social events for spouses & Children etc.
The University Union provides welfare and is the recreational centre for students, having over 150 social, cultural, sporting and national societies. There is a student health service on the campus.
The Careers Service with it's 10 Career Advisers provide full time information on employers and job opportunities. They provide counselling, organize job fairs, representative visits and job interviews. A fortnightly vacancy bulletin is published.

Accommodation :
The University guarantees accommodation for all single International students for the duration of course. Accommodation is in halls of residence (where meals are provided) for undergraduates and self-catering flats for postgraduates. Help is available for seeking family or private accommodation.

For more information contact :
In U.K.        Mr. David Baker
                International Office, University of Leeds
                Leeds, LS2 9JT
                Tel: +44-133-233 4022 Fax: +44-133-233 4056
                Email: international@leeds.ac.uk
In India     Mr. Ashvin Nanavaty
                Education World Wide
                108/3 Shastri Apts.,
                4 Moledina Road, Pune 1.
                Tel: +91-020-630675 Fax: +91-020-624669
                Email: leeds@educationaworldwide.itgo.com

WEBSITE ACCESS: http://www.leeds.ac.uk
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