LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

LEEDS
Leeds is situated in West Yorkshire, on the River Aire and has a population of some 500.000. It is a student haven with a varied spectrum of cultural activities and with cities like London and Edinborough only two and three hours away respectively. Leeds is considered one of the greenest cities in Europe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU or Leeds Met) has 40.000 students and six faculties of Sport & Education, Arts & Society, Business & Law, and Health, as well as the Innovation North and the Leslie Silver International Faculty. All courses in LMU are taught in English and LMU offers courses on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Leeds Met has a wide range of foreign partner institutions, and receives students from all over the world, including some 100 from Norway. Leeds Met also has an International Social Programme that helps foreign students meet, travel and have fun.

ASSORTED FACTS

TUITION:
Erasmus students do not pay tuition. Most undergraduate courses are £8000 or £8500 p.a. Most taught postgraduate courses are £8.500 p.a.

ACCOMMODATION:
You can stay both on and off-campus. LMU's student residences provide over 2000 places for both British and international students. The booking fee is £200 and applications should be made as early as possible, as early applicants receive priority. Erasmus and exchange students are guaranteed accommodation provided they apply correctly and in time. Costs vary for different accommodation and facilities. You can typically expect to pay between £ 58 and £150 per week.

 KEY DATES
Semester 1 runs from ultimo September to medio Jaunary; Semester 2 runs from ultimo January to primo June. Holidays are Chirstmas (December/January), Easter (March/April) and Summer. To be considered for enrollment, you need a high school English grade 4 or better or the equivalent TOEFL test result.

VISA:
As a Norwegian citizen, you do not need a visa to travel to or study in the UK. You are also free to work in the UK.

CURIO:
Leeds has been voted “best university destination in the UK” by The Independent 2004/5. According to the university's own pages, “compact and packed with diverse bars, clubs and live venues, Leeds' after-hours atmosphere is second to none”.

LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.lmu.ac.uk/
www.ansa.no/land/uk