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| The following are the major highlights of the University of Leeds which you should keep in mind while deciding about your choice |
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Ratings for Teaching & Research |
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Premier International University with reputation for it’s high Standard of Teaching and Research. |
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93% of University’s Department achieved a 5*, 5 or 4 rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). |
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Leeds rated 2nd by choice for Recruitment in a recent Survey of Employers by MPW, UK in 1999 |
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University of Leeds got Charter as a University in 1904 |
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Location |
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Leeds located in the heart of West Yorkshire is a prosperous commercial, industrial and manufacturing city. “ A European metropolis for 21st century” according to Financial Times. |
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Leeds is 200 miles north of London, just above 2 hours by train from London, 4 hours by Coach. |
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Leeds is rated "Best Student City"-Virgin Guide |
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Students Number and Campus |
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33,000 full time Students and 5,200 International students from 140 countries |
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Huge Campus with 52 Departments, 13 University Accommodation Hostels |
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Teaching Faculty & Methods |
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Tutor/Mentor for group of students. |
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Student/Faculty Ratio is 1:18 |
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1300 Full Time Academic Staff. |
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Way of Teaching - Lecture, Case Studies, Videos, Group Work & discussions |
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Good links with Industry - Gets good research funding/Scholarships, Seminars |
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Affiliation to Professional Institutes/Bodies- CII, AIMA, FICCI, IEEE, IEE, CIM etc |
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MBA Programmes accredited by AMBA (Association of MBA’s) quality accrediting body for all business schools in Europe. |
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Academic Facilities |
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Computing 24 hours, Internet Free to students |
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Library with 2,5000,000 collections of Books, CD ROM etc |
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Guaranteed accommodation for International students |
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University Halls of residence for Undergraduate (UG), Flats for Postgraduate (PG), Private flats, Private apartments (students stay on their own). |
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University provides for food (British style) for halls of residence, Postgraduate accomodation is self catered ( i.e. students cook their own food ), Shared accommodation flats, more exposure to International students |
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Mixed accommodation in selected hostels |
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Shared / Separate bath, toilets, cooking facilities |
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Cost varies on facilities, distance from University, number of students in a flat |
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For married couples, University has limited Married apartments |
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UNIPOL - Student Union Body for seeking Private Accommodation in open market |
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Full time staff to guide students |
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Information on 600 companies, interviews & seminars by companies |
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Lots of Visits, Presentations, Workshops, Interviews by Companies in Leeds at Campus / City |
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Counseling & guidance by careers staff, videos |
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Leeds Rated 2nd choice for Recruitment in a recent survey of Employers by MPW, UK (in 1999)
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Social, Recreation and Cultural Activities
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ILeeds has the biggest Student Union in UK . They organise lot of things for students eg. Free Newspaper every week, Free Buses for girls for Hostel drop, Subsidised weekend trips to Europe, Organising cultural festivals, Talks |
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Hindu Society - It organises lots of cultural events like Bhangra Night, Holi Milan, Diwali Ball etc. Last year they also screened lot of Hindi movies like Dil Chahta Hai, Dilwale Dulhaniya Ley Jayengey etc |
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Sports Center- Fitness Center, Squash, Rowing |
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International Students Centre - It organises weekend trips for spouses, children, stocks periodicals & newspaper of various countries. Helps in Visa & other related issues |
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Married Couples- Kids care & school, Private accommodation, University married accommodation |
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Free Health Care under NHS (National Health Services) for all students studying for more than 6 months |
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Weather good throughout the year. During December end and January it snows - All premises centrally heated |
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In order to provide local guidance and support to all students who are keen to apply to University of Leeds, the South Asia Office of the University of Leeds was opened in June 1999 |
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The Office was inaugurated by Mr. Dominic Scott, Head - Arts & Education, British Council and Ms. Sunita Kriplani, All India Manager - ECS, senior members of British Council ECS team, Press Personnel & Guests were present |
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We have shifted in May 2003 to a new & bigger office at 812,Mecantile House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, next to British Council New Delhi in Connaught Place |
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The office helps student in Counselling, Guidance, Information on all Courses, Application Procedures, Pre Departure Briefings, Accommodation etc.
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University of Leeds has around 1900 Alumni in India.
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The Indian Alumni Association was launched in Nov. 1999 by Mr. David Baker, Ex-Director International Office
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Alumnites are employed in Senior to Middle Management positions in MNC's, Private Companies, PSU's, Banks,etc.
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A major Alumni reception was held in New Delhi in Feb. 2000, when Prof. John Macklin, Pro Vice Chancellor visited India
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Leeds University Business School (LUBS) held its 1st Alumni meet in December 1999 when Lord Ken Woolmer, Chairman, LUBS visited India.
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An Alumni Reception was held in New Delhi in November,2001 in honour of Prof. Andrew Lock, Dean, Leeds University Business School, Sara Avery, Marketing Manager, Leeds University Business School (LUBS) and Claire Pandey from International Office were also present
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The Mumbai Chapter of Indian Alumni Association - University of Leeds was launched by Prof. Andrew Lock, Dean, Leeds University Business School in November,2001. Also present on the occasion were Sara Avery, Marketing Manager, Leeds University Business School (LUBS) and Claire Pandey from International Office
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An Alumni Reception in honour of Lord Woolmer of Leeds, Prof. Andrew Lock, Dean, Leeds University Business School (LUBS) and Prof. Jim Lynch, Direcor, Institute for Corporate Learning (IFCL), University of Leeds will be held on 11th January,2002 (Friday) at the British Council, New Delhi from 6.30 P.M. onwards
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A small Alumni Reception in honour of Lord Woolmer of Leeds, Prof. Andrew Lock, Dean, Leeds University Business School (LUBS) and Prof. Jim Lynch, Direcor, Institute for Corporate Learning (IFCL), University of Leeds will be held on 18th January,2002 (Friday) at the Taj President Hotel, Mumbai from 6.30 P.M
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