University near Leeds

Leeds is one of the largest cities in the UK, with a thriving and energetic feel to it. It’s also one of the biggest business cities in the country, making it a good location for your graduate career. As a major city it has excellent transport links to university towns and cities across the West Yorkshire region, including Huddersfield – home to the University of Huddersfield. 

Commute from Leeds to Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is near to Leeds and commuting between the two couldn’t be easier. You can catch a train from Leeds to Huddersfield in around 18 minutes and these services run regularly throughout the day.  Alternatively, if you drive, you can head straight down the motorway from Leeds to Huddersfield, with an average journey time of around 40 minutes.  

 

Things to do in Leeds

If you want to explore Leeds from Huddersfield, the city has lots to offer. 

Shopping

Leeds is a shopper’s paradise with everything from quirky independents stores to high street brands and designer stores. 

  • Trinity Leeds – 120 shops, restaurants, bars and a cinema. 
  • Victoria – a restored 19th century shopping arcade, home to high street and designer brands. 
  • Kirkgate Market – one of the largest indoor markets in Europe, where you’ll find food, drink, fashion, homeware, jewellery and more.  
  • Corn Exchange – a hub of unique independent stores and food and drink spaces.

Nightlife

Whether you’re looking for Instagrammable bars, lively nightclubs, quirky cocktail bars or classic pubs, Leeds nightlife offers something fun for just about everyone.  

  • Greek Street – home to some of the most premium bars in the city. 
  • Call Lane – one of the most popular and lively parts of the city at night, with a wide selection of bars, restaurants and music on offer.
  • Merrion Street – an eclectic mix of well-known names and hidden gems.  
  • Boar Lane – home to pubs, cocktail bars, restaurants and everything in-between.  

Leeds cost of living vs Huddersfield 

According to The National Student Accommodation Survey 2023, Huddersfield is second cheapest in the UK for student rent, whereas the ranking of Leeds universities is as follows:

  • University of Leeds: 86;
  • Leeds Beckett University: 37;
  • Leeds Arts University: 41;
  • Leeds Trinity University: 83. 

So if you’re looking for a university town with a low cost of living, that will leave you with more money to spend on social activities and health and wellbeing, Huddersfield is a sound investment.

 

 

You could study one of these subjects

At the University of Huddersfield, we offer a wide variety of career-boosting courses which fall within the subject areas listed below.

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Why choose Huddersfield if you live in Leeds

From our high-quality teaching and work placement opportunities to our state-of-the-art facilities and location in a town with a low cost of living, the University of Huddersfield is great choice for you and your prospects.  

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