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University League Table 2025: 111th
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Summary
Students have access to award-winning, industry-standard facilities relevant to their discipline.
As a specialist arts university, all students are immersed in a creative atmosphere with opportunities to collaborate across the different disciplines.
Many tutors and workshop staff are practising artists, designers, musicians, writers and filmmakers, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends.
Leeds Arts University is one of only a few specialist arts universities in the UK, and the only one in the North of England. Students enjoy a small, close-knit community in a creative atmosphere where anything feels possible. The university believes this is the best environment in which to grow as an artist, designer, musician, writer or filmmaker.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
Undergraduate95%
Postgraduate5%
Study mode
Full-time98%
Part-time2%
Student populationSMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
UK91%
International6%
EU3%
Student gender
Male25%
Female75%
SOURCE: HESA
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
111thout of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
Overall score
/ Max 100053153%
111th
17
Entry standards
/ Max 21214870%
40th
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.1478%
26th
9
Research quality
/ Max 41.7444%
129th
Research intensity
/ Max 10.4848%
56th
Academic services spend
/ Max 332586126%
128th
Facilities spend
/ Max 222630814%
125th
2
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.316.5
73rd
Continuation
/ Max 10097.197%
10th
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10060.060%
128th
15
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10065.265%
128th
19
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Subject League Tables 2025
Art & Design
- Art & Design
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
Overall ranking
54thout of 84
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Art & Design ranking breakdown
Overall score
/ Max 10081.381%
54th
13
Entry standards
/ Max 23915364%
21st
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.0877%
59th
6
Research quality
/ Max 41.7744%
77th
Continuation
/ Max 10096.797%
12th
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10060.060%
58th
22
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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES
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Full time
19 courses
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University League Table 2025:
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Frequently asked questions
Leeds Arts University is one of only a few specialist arts universities in the UK, and the only one in the North of England. Students have access to professional-standard workshops and equipment, including purpose-built film and photography studios, specialist 3D workshops, enhanced fashion design studios, a performance auditorium, and a specialist arts research and reference library. Leeds Arts understands that while being at university is an exciting and transformative experience, it can also be quite daunting and can bring challenges. The uni has a friendly and inclusive approach and encourages all its students to build confidence in their abilities.
The creative industries are one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, providing a variety of opportunities in the wider creative economy for creative graduates. Whether you want to work for an employer, become a freelancer, or do a bit of both, you have the opportunity to explore your options and find the best fit for you.Creative skills are highly transferable, and creativity is something that spans all industries. Whether you are an illustrator wanting to work in film and TV; a fine artist wanting to explore a career in art therapy; or a fashion design student wanting to work in merchandising; Leeds Arts will prepare you with the with specialist skills you need to succeed.
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