Leeds Beckett University

The origin of Leeds Beckett University (LBU) dates back to 1824 when the Leeds Mechanic Institute was created. Originally, the institution had only two rooms, a classroom and a library, where the pioneers of the industrial powerhouse studied. Gradually, more technical schools opened in the city and combined to form what we know today as Leeds Beckett University. The university is a technical university and offers a wide range of subjects, encompassing arts and humanities as well as science and technology. There is also a short summer course in English offered by the university to any international students wishing to polish their language students before embarking on studies. The university has more than 28,000 students from over 100 countries across the world. The graduate employability of the university is also very high with 97.7% of its graduates find employment or indulge in higher studies within six months of graduating. 

The university has two campuses - one in the city centre and another in Headingley. The City Campus is situated near Leeds city centre and includes a number of academic and administrative buildings. The Rose Bowl features academic spaces like huge classrooms, state-of-the-art lecture halls and conference amenities. The campus is also home to Broadcasting Place which offers courses in design, art, architecture and environment. The other campus is spread across a 100-acre in Beckett Park, Headingley, just 3 miles from City Campus. 

The city, as well as the university, offers a great student life. You don’t have to venture far from the campus to experience some of the best events happening in the city, as many take place right on site! There are plenty of events like festivals and music events, guest lectures from high-tier industry professionals, and more. Societies area great way of meeting like-minded people and making new friends. You will be glad to know that there are so many societies at Leeds Beckett University that it will become hard to choose. If for whatever reason there isn’t a society that you fancy then feel free to set one up yourself. 

Leeds Beckett University offers more than 4,500 bedrooms across a wide range of accommodation blocks to its students. You have the option of living either in Headingley or the city centre, both of which are quite close to the nearest campus. There are en-suite rooms and studios for you to choose from. But due to the rising number of students every year there is a high demand for private student housing. These off-campus alternatives are known as Purpose-Built Student Accommodations( PBSAs). 

PBSAs are well-built and are located quite close to the university campuses so students can attend their lectures easily. They are located in good residential areas which offer seamless connectivity via public transport to other parts of the city. You can find a bus stop at a walking distance from the apartment or a train station a few minutes away. For instance, Sky Plaza is one such student accommodation near Leeds Beckett University where students opt to stay.

PBSAs come with a wide variety of room types,  such as student studio, student flats, apartments, en-suite and shared rooms. All these rooms are well-furnished with a comfortable bed, study space, storage space for all your belongings. You also get a fully-fitted kitchen where you can cook your own meals and cherish it with other residents. The best thing about these student accommodation near Leeds Beckett University is that they come with plenty of onsite amenitites such as washing machines, bike storage, TV, games room, table tennis, vending machines, and much more.