- Address: 2 Great George Street
- Pincode: City Centre,Leeds LS1 3BR, United Kingdom
The University is an independent corporation established by Royal Charter. Its objects, powers and framework of governance are set out in the Charter and its supporting statutes, amendments to which must be approved by the Privy Council.¬
The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, but its origins go back to t¬he nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831 and then the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874.
Our values of professionalism, inclusiveness, integrity and community are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that what we do can have an impact on the wider community, which is why we take our social, economic and environmental responsibilities seriously.
The University is accessible as a place of learning to everyone who has the potential, regardless of age or background Over 2000 of our students and many staff work as local volunteers
