Whether you are heading into your first year or looking for somewhere new after moving out of university-managed residences, there is a wide range of student accommodation near the University of Leeds to suit every budget and preference. Rooms on Mystudenthalls.com start from around £112 per week for a shared house through to premium studios at £295 per week, with en-suite rooms, studios, and apartments all available across the city.
If you are looking for something close to campus on a tighter budget, Burley Road has en-suite rooms from £115 per week, a short walk from the university along one of the main student routes. North Hill Court is another affordable option from £114 per week, sitting right on the edge of campus with easy access to lecture buildings and the library.
For something in the mid-range, Asa Briggs House offers en-suite rooms and studios from £150 per week, with a gym, cinema room, and social spaces on site. The Terry Frost Building starts from £148 per week and sits within walking distance of both the university and the city centre, making it a popular choice for students who want to be between the two.
At the premium end, Vita Student Leeds offers studios from £265 per week with a gym, breakfast included, and a rooftop terrace. CitySide is one of the most central options at £295 per week, with studio apartments right next to the campus.
Most properties listed on Mystudenthalls.com include bills in the weekly rent, so check individual listings for details. You can also use the filters above to narrow your search by price, room type, and features. For a broader look at what is available across the city, including properties closer to other universities, head to our student accommodation in Leeds page.
The University of Leeds is ranked 86th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 118th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. In UK league tables, it sits 21st in the Complete University Guide 2026, joint 28th in the Guardian University Guide 2026, and 26th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. It has 21 subjects ranked in the UK top ten according to the Complete University Guide, and 18 subjects in the UK top 15 according to the Guardian.
The university holds a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023), recognising that the experience students have and the outcomes it leads to are of very high quality. The TEF rating is valid until August 2027.
The University of Leeds campus sits just north of the city centre, around a ten-minute walk from the main shopping and nightlife areas. The 100-acre campus is compact enough to get between most buildings on foot, with the Parkinson Building on Woodhouse Lane serving as the main landmark. Leeds railway station is roughly a 20-minute walk south of campus, and the city’s bus network connects student areas such as Headingley, Hyde Park, and Woodhouse directly to the university.
Leeds is also home to Leeds Beckett University, whose Headingley and City campuses are both close by. Many of the properties listed on Mystudenthalls.com are well placed for students at either institution.
The University of Leeds is the 6th most targeted university in the UK by graduate recruiters, according to the High Fliers Graduate Market report 2025. Between 81% and 90% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their course, according to the Graduate Outcomes survey. The university’s Careers Centre offers one-to-one guidance, CV reviews, and interview preparation, alongside regular career fairs and employer events. Students can also access part-time and casual work through the university’s JobLink service.
UK undergraduate tuition fees at the University of Leeds are £9,535 per year for 2025/26 entry and £9,790 per year for 2026/27 entry. Students taking a year abroad or work placement year pay a reduced fee of £1,465 (2026/27, UK students). International undergraduate fees vary by course and typically range from around £22,850 to £50,360 per year, with the highest fees applying to Medicine and Dentistry programmes. Check individual course pages on the University of Leeds website for the exact fee for your programme. For a wider overview of how tuition fees work in the UK, see our tuition fees guide.
The main financial support available to UK students is the Leeds Bursary. This is assessed automatically through the Student Loans Company, so there is no separate application. Awards for 2024/25 and 2025/26 starters are: £2,000 per year for household incomes of £25,000 or below, £1,500 for incomes between £25,001 and £30,000, £1,000 for incomes between £30,001 and £36,000, and £500 for incomes between £36,001 and £42,875. The bursary can be received as cash, a tuition fee discount, or an accommodation discount.
Other support includes a Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary (£2,000 per year), a Sanctuary Scholarship for asylum seekers and refugees, and a Work Placement Bursary of up to £2,000 per year for eligible students. International students can apply for the International Excellence Scholarship, which offers fee reductions of up to £16,000 for selected applicants. Full details of all funding options are available on the University of Leeds scholarships page. For general advice on covering your accommodation costs, see our guide to how students pay for their accommodation.
Leeds University Union (LUU) is one of the largest and best-rated students’ unions in the country, with over 300 clubs and societies covering everything from sport and performance to faith groups, volunteering, and special interest communities. LUU was ranked 1st for Clubs and Societies by StudentCrowd and is consistently rated among the top five students’ unions in the UK.
The union building itself is a hub of activity, housing bars, a cafe, event spaces, and the LUU shop. Fruity, the longest-running student club night in Leeds, takes place every Friday night at Stylus inside the union, with three rooms spanning pop, indie, and R&B. Old Bar, one of the union’s two pubs, is a daytime favourite and a traditional stop on the Otley Run, the famous pub crawl that winds from Headingley down to the city centre.
Beyond the union, Leeds has a nightlife scene that rivals much bigger cities. The city centre is packed with clubs, cocktail bars, and live music venues, and student areas like Headingley and Hyde Park have their own local pubs and restaurants. When the weather turns, Woodhouse Moor (the large park between campus and Hyde Park) fills up with students making the most of the green space.
The university runs a Nightbus service on club nights to get students home safely to Headingley, Hyde Park, and surrounding areas, and LUU also has a partnership with a local taxi firm offering discounted fares. For more ideas on what to do in the city, check out our guide to things to do in Leeds for students and our list of free things to do in Leeds.
Student accommodation near the University of Leeds on Mystudenthalls.com ranges from around £112 to £295 per week, depending on the room type and location. En-suite rooms in shared flats tend to sit between £140 and £195 per week, while studios range from around £190 to £295 per week. Many properties include bills in the rent, but check individual listings to confirm. For a broader view of accommodation costs across the city, see our student accommodation in Leeds page.
Most University of Leeds students live in Headingley, Hyde Park, or Woodhouse after their first year. All three areas are within walking or cycling distance of campus and have a strong student community with local shops, pubs, and restaurants. Some students also choose to live in the city centre, particularly those in studio apartments or newer developments, which offer a shorter walk to campus but at a higher weekly rent. For a full guide to Leeds neighbourhoods, see our Leeds student accommodation page.
The University of Leeds offers accommodation to first-year undergraduate students who apply by the deadline and meet the conditions of the accommodation guarantee. This guarantee does not extend to private student accommodation listed on platforms such as Mystudenthalls.com, where rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning students (second year and beyond) are not guaranteed a room in university residences, which is why many move into private student accommodation.
You will find en-suite rooms in shared flats, self-contained studios, apartments, and shared houses listed on Mystudenthalls.com. En-suite rooms give you your own bathroom with a shared kitchen, studios include a private kitchen and bathroom in one space, and apartments offer separate living areas. Some properties also include extras such as gyms, cinema rooms, study spaces, and social areas. For more detail on the differences, see our guide to the different types of student accommodation.
The University of Leeds campus is roughly a ten-minute walk north of the city centre. Leeds railway station is about a 20-minute walk south of campus. Most student accommodation near the university sits either on or close to campus, in the city centre itself, or in the residential areas of Hyde Park, Headingley, and Woodhouse, all of which are connected by frequent bus services.
Most private student accommodation providers work on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms for the next academic year typically start becoming available from the autumn term of the year before, and the most popular options can fill up quickly after Christmas. If you are a first-year student relying on the university accommodation guarantee, make sure you apply by the deadline stated in your offer. For returning students, it is worth starting your search early in the first term of your current year. For more on timing, see our guide on when to apply for student accommodation.
Requirements vary between providers. Some ask for a UK-based guarantor, while others accept international guarantors or offer guarantor-free options. If you do not have a guarantor, some providers accept upfront payment of rent in full or offer guarantor replacement services for an additional fee. Check with the individual accommodation provider for their specific requirements.
Many of the properties listed on Mystudenthalls.com include bills (electricity, gas, water, internet) in the weekly rent, but this is not universal. Use the “bills included” filter on this page to show only properties where all bills are covered. Where bills are not included, expect to budget around £40 to £60 per month on top of your rent for utilities and broadband, depending on usage and the number of housemates.
The University of Leeds is a member of the Russell Group and consistently ranks in the UK top 30 and world top 120 across major league tables. It holds a Silver TEF rating (2023), is the 6th most targeted university by graduate recruiters (High Fliers 2025), and has over 300 clubs and societies through Leeds University Union. It is one of the most popular universities in the country, receiving over 68,000 undergraduate applications per year.
Leeds is widely regarded as one of the best student cities in the UK. The city has a large student population of over 65,000 across five higher education institutions, which means a well-established nightlife, a diverse food scene, and plenty of events and activities aimed at students. The cost of living is lower than cities like London, Bristol, or Edinburgh, and the compact layout makes most of the city walkable or a short bus ride from campus. For a student’s perspective on living in Leeds, read our guide to living in student accommodation by a Leeds University student.
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