Leeds Arts University

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
• Age of students: from 16 years old,
• Type of study: blended,
• Language of instruction: English.

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the north of England. Students from more than 60 different nationalities study here. Leeds Arts University warmly welcomes new international students, celebrating the diversity, new perspectives, and ideas they bring to the community. The university has state-of-the-art resources designed to train professionals in the creative arts, including Apple Mac computer kits, photo studios, a printing workshop, and a fashion design workshop. Many of the teachers are professionals in their field.

Each course combines hands-on learning with the guidance of professional teachers. Students are assisted in developing their own approaches and styles in areas that are defined not so much by rigid rules as by creativity.

Leeds Arts University has partnered with two local residences, Carr Mills and The Leather Works, which are within walking distance of Blenheim Walk.

• Carr Mills is a modern student complex offering rooms in 5, 6 and 7 bedroom apartments, located just a 15-minute walk from the university and a short bus ride to Leeds city centre. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom; Students share a kitchen and living area, internet access and round-the-clock security, outdoor areas with landscaped gardens and a communal barbecue area. Students at Leeds Arts University are offered rooms in shared apartments with bills included in the price and TV in common areas.
• The Leather Works is a hotel located just a short bus ride from Leeds city centre and a 20-minute walk from Leeds Arts University. It offers a wide range of amenities, including a dedicated play area with TV, a separate dining room with a kitchen, and its own bakery. The hotel also has a cinema room, on-site gym, quiet study areas. Students at Leeds Arts University have a choice of a single or double en-suite bedroom in the shared apartments, with all amenities including fast Wi-Fi, and TVs in the shared living room or kitchen.

The Leeds Union of the Arts is a specialist body offering students creative opportunities in addition to hosting a range of clubs and associations. It offers a variety of clubs and associations to choose from, which include film and television, visual arts, dance, sports, drama, and culture associations. The clubs organize a number of events and festivals every year, offering discounts on food, drinks and clothing thanks to their connections with the city's shops. Time is set aside each week to allow students to get to know the clubs and associations – this approach ensures that students do not get tired of their studies and can enjoy the social life of Leeds Arts University.

The University Sports Card allows the student to visit the sports facilities and leisure centres of Leeds City Council: swimming pools, gyms, Body Line fitness gyms. Students are actively involved in sports such as athletics, swimming, tennis, bowling.

Leeds Arts University has received a silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework TEF ranking from the British government agency Assessment, is ranked 56th in the country in the Sunday Times UK University Rankings, and is ranked 94th in the national ranking by Complete University Guide UK. In the ranking, Leeds Arts University is ranked 6th in the country by the What Uni Student Choice Awards for academic reputation, ranked 155th in the United Kingdom in the uniRank University Rankings, has received institutional accreditation from the Privy Council.

Leeds Arts University has a modern urban campus located close to Leeds city centre. The campus is close to renowned museums such as the Henry Moore Institute, Tetley, and the Leeds Art Gallery, allowing students to immerse themselves in art history and draw inspiration.

The grounds of Leeds Arts University are a vibrant mix of historic and modern buildings that house the university's administrative offices, faculty and student support buildings, the Student Union with a number of clubs and associations. The campus offers state-of-the-art classrooms, classrooms and lecture halls, well-equipped studios and rehearsal rooms, and a library. Students have access to audiovisual resources, film and photo studios, music studios, 3D resources, print resources, a number of studios for various purposes, and social areas for joint work and relaxation.

The academic year at Leeds Arts University lasts from September to June, for undergraduate students the academic year is divided into 2 semesters, for masters — into 3 trimesters.

Additional costs:

• Registration fee,
• Deposit
• Visa fee,
• Migration
• Transfer
• Residence
• Nutrition
• Medical insurance,
• Study materials,
• Overalls and tools,
• Exams
• Excursions and activities,
• Personal expenses.

For admission to Leeds Arts University, the candidate needs to take the following steps:

• Apply for the chosen course and pay the application fee,
• Wait for a response letter with a request to provide a portfolio,
• After reviewing the portfolio, the admissions committee will contact the candidate and announce the decision.
• If the answer is positive, the candidate can proceed with the visa application and prepare for the move.

Today, about 2500 students study at Leeds Arts University, of which about 2000 are undergraduates.

Leeds Arts University puts a lot of effort into preparing students for a life beyond their qualifications. In addition to teaching core knowledge in their field, instructors help students develop soft skills such as problem-solving, project management, and time management so that they are ready to enter the world of work and succeed upon graduation.

Students and alumni can access the career portal, which contains a list of job opportunities in the creative industries. In addition, individual coaching sessions are held regularly, for which students can sign up at any study time to receive career guidance and advice – regardless of whether they already have an already formed plan for the future or not.

The candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Level of English. SELT IELTS for UKVI: An overall score of 5.0 with no component below 4.5 or another accepted SELT,
• Secondary general, specialized secondary or higher education,
• A letter of recommendation (or reference) from an academic teacher, tutor or consultant,
• Portfolio.

International students who receive fee-paying education immediately after completing the advanced training course to obtain a bachelor's degree at Leeds Arts University will qualify for the International Progression Award, which is a 10% reduction in tuition fees per year. No application is required, the International Progression Award is awarded automatically.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision