Leeds Arts University (LAU) is a specialist institution, located in the city of the same name and just a short walk away from the University of Leeds.LAU caters to a wide variety of artists, including those involved in Fine Art, Music, Fashion Design, and Filmmaking, among other creative types.The city of Leeds itself is a student hub, with enough nightlife and entertainment in the nearby city centre to keep anybody busy in their free time.
Latest ranking updates for Leeds Arts University
- May 2024: Publication of CUG The Complete University Guide. Ranking position #111.
- May 2024: Publication of CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Business & Management Studies). Ranking position #54.
- September 2023: The Times Good University Guide update. Leeds Arts University achieves place 89.
- September 2023: Publication of The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing). Ranking position #67.
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University rankings
- #69
- #89
- The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
- #91
- #111
- CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 14 May, 2024]
- #138
- #9331
- Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
ChartData
| The Times Good University Guide | |
|---|---|
| year | rank |
| 2018 | #54 |
| 2019 | #56 |
| 2020 | #55 |
| 2021 | #103 |
| 2022 | #71 |
| 2023 | #89 |
| CUG The Complete University Guide | |
|---|---|
| year | rank |
| 2018 | #81 |
| 2019 | #94 |
| 2023 | #94 |
| 2024 | #111 |
Subject rankings
Arts Visual & Performing
- #10
- #11
- Music
- The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #34
- #43
- Music
- The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Design
- #35
- #40
- Graphic Design
- The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Leeds Arts University
MusicThe Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11
Arts Visual & Performing
Graphic DesignThe Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#40
Design
“I’m studying Comic and Concept Art here, and the teachers have been very involved in my progress by helping me every time I’ve needed it. The workload is challenging, but not excessively so. There’s also plenty of clubs to get involved in, so meeting people is easy if you want to!”
“I wanted to study at a university specifically dedicated to art so that I could earn my degree somewhere where everybody around you gives art the respect it deserves. The immersive experience Leeds Art University has given me is incomparable.”
About Leeds Arts University
PROS
- Leeds Art University combats the perception that art students can’t find work with their reliable and effective Careers Services, which students describe as realistic and knowledgeable. Workshops are available for CV and interview skill improvement.
- The most recurring opinion from students about this university is that there is a sense of community and belonging. This is a natural consequence of an environment where different kinds of art students support each other.
- Customisable coursework depending on your personal interests, giving the student more freedom to explore the themes that are most motivating for them.
CONS
- Students enrolled on a variety of courses report that not a lot of time is given to learning in the classroom. For those learners who struggle to manage their own time and learning, this may be a challenge.
- While the university advertises their film studio space as being divided into three separate sections, film students complain that the sound studio is not isolated. This means that this space is often not available for use.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1846
- Telephone:
- 44 113 202 8000
- Address:
- Blenheim Walk
- LS2 9AQ, Leeds
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/
- Social:
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of Leeds Arts University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
70/100
355 total respondents
ChartData
| Leeds Arts University | Average all universities in England UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Explanations | 91 | 91 |
| Interesting courses | 82 | 80 |
| Intellectually stimulating | 69 | 84 |
| Challenged to do my best | 83 | 84 |
| Depth of concepts | 90 | 83 |
| Builds on previous learnings | 77 | 84 |
| Joined ideas from different topics | 84 | 83 |
| Balance directed/independent study | 75 | 76 |
| Applicability of course content | 75 | 82 |
| Clear criteria in markings | 76 | 76 |
| Fair assessment | 81 | 80 |
| Tests reflected your learning | 83 | 81 |
| Timely feedback | 96 | 80 |
| Helpful feedback | 82 | 72 |
| Approachability of teachers | 92 | 83 |
| Support from teachers | 86 | 84 |
| Organisation of courses | 74 | 73 |
| Communication of changes | 78 | 75 |
| IT facilities | 86 | 84 |
| Library | 92 | 90 |
| Course specific resources | 83 | 86 |
| Student feedback opportunities | 84 | 81 |
| Student feedback valued | 82 | 75 |
| Student's feedback acted upon | 68 | 62 |
| Work of student union | 71 | 72 |
| Mental wellbeing services | 85 | 76 |
| Overall satisfaction | 70 | 70 |
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Student composition of Leeds Arts University
- undergraduates:
- 2130
- postgraduates:
- 115
- Total:
- 2245
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 2195
- Performing Arts:
- 50
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 20
- China:
- 15
- India:
- 10
- United States:
- 10
- Singapore:
- 10
- Indonesia:
- 10
- Nigeria:
- 5
- Egypt:
- 5
- Iceland:
- 5
- Switzerland:
- 5
- Japan:
- 5
- Korea (South):
- 5
- Malaysia:
- 5
- Russia:
- 5
- Vietnam:
- 5
- Canada:
- 5
- Norway:
- 5
Campuses of Leeds Arts University
Main Site
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Location of Leeds Arts University campuses in Leeds
University of Leeds#19(0.34 Km)- Leeds Beckett University#64(0.66 Km)
- Leeds Trinity University#101(7.66 Km)
- Leeds Conservatoire#337(1.58 Km)
FAQ
Leeds Arts University ranks #106 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.
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Leeds Arts University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, CUG The Complete University Guide, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 6 rankings of Leeds Arts University.
Leeds Arts University achieved #89 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Leeds Arts University.
Leeds Arts University achieved the highest ranking for Arts Visual & Performing. It is ranked #11 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Music). See all subject rankings for Leeds Arts University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Leeds Arts University ranks #4 among universities in Leeds and #106 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Leeds Arts University.
In our meta ranking Leeds Arts University ranks #106 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Leeds. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
Rogers Digital Media
- Published:
- 12 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive:
- Students 28%
Faculty 24%
Resources 20%
Reputation 15%
Student support 13%
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 17 April, 2024
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking-QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking-QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking-Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking-Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking-Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 21 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking-CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 30 January, 2023
4icu
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
- Published:
- 07 February, 2024
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking-Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
