University of Leeds - Accommodation

Hi,
I'll be attending University of Leeds as a study abroad student during spring semester 2025 (Graphic Design) and am currently looking into accommodation – and trying to get through the vast majority of options :colondollar:

As I'm not from the UK and will no have the option to look at accommodations, I am a bit lost. I'd prefer housing close to university (max of 20min walk if possible) and I do fancy the more victorian aesthetic (since I am only here for one semester I think it is fair to consider aesthetics and possible harry potter flair)

I've looked at Lyddon Hall, Ellerslie and Devonshire (tho Devonshire is quite stretch from the city centre, however the aesthetics – you get the idea). I know they are catered but have no experience with catered halls.

Otherwise I am undecided and overwhelmed with the amount of options. I have no idea which halls are regarded social and which not (I do like social settings, however I would not describe myself as a heavy party person) and which halls have more of a questionable reputation.

Any help would be very much appreciated!

Reply 1

Ilex Teow

Hi there, I am Ilex, an international student in University of Leeds, my suggestions are avoid the self-catering halls, if you can cook. And the uni accommodations usually come with a free gym membership if you enjoy it. Regarding the locations, you need to make sure which building you are going to spend most of your time. Different schools are sometimes far away from each other.