1. Why the North of England and Why Leeds Sue Hunter International Office University of Leeds

2. Why our 5 universities? University of Leeds Durham University University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of York

3. London Durham York Liverpool Easy to get to from Qatar Good internal transport links Free healthcare Low cost of living Leeds Manchester

4. Northern Universities Friendly cities Safe cities Diverse communities e.g. Mosques and cultural centres Halal restaurants and shops

5. Big City Attractions: Shopping Nightlife & Music Cinema & Theatre National Galleries & Museums

6. CITIES OF SPORT

7. Why Leeds?

8. An international university Established in 1904 Quality in teaching & research Modern & innovative 80 th in world rankings International collaboration

9. “… the top city to visit in 2004” Good Britain Guide Location and Transport links Favourite student destination Commercial and Legal Centre Shopping Facilties Theatre and Music Sporting City

10. Academic excellence in Business Studies and Management Marketing Politics & International Studies Law Communication Studies Art & Design Earth & Environment Engineering Medicine & Health Maths & Physical Sciences Biological Sciences

11. Students and Staff 32,000 students in total 6,000 postgraduates (taught and research) 5,000 students from outside the UK 7,600 staff in total 2,700 research, teaching and academic 1,400 academic related, 500 technical

12. Academic Facilities – Library –2.6 million items – Computing –over 1600 PCs – Language Centre – Skills Centre

14. Excellent Student Support Leeds Student Medical Centre Free health care Counselling Service Union Welfare Officer International Student Office Student Societies

15. Career Opportunities High quality degree, global recognition Careers Centre for advice on job search CV and interview clinics Major international companies holding interview sessions on campus

16. Study at Leeds and go on to greater things….. Blue Chip international companies Presidents and politicians Industrial leaders Media and journalism Academics Space!

17. Accommodation Guarantee –UG for duration of study –New Postgraduates Wide choice of facilities / costs Self catering or catered residences Private Sector

18. Academic Fees and Living Costs Fees (per year 2007 entry) Arts/Education £8,900 Engineering/Science £11,800 Business £8,900 - 12,500 Living Costs per month £580 – 760 academic year £7000 – 9000 Second cheapest student living costs in UK

20. Useful contact details : International Office –www.leeds.ac.uk/international –international@leeds.ac.ukinternational@leeds.ac.uk –s.hunter@adm.leeds.ac.uk