About
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About the University of Leeds
Established in 1904, the University of Leeds is one of the largest universities in the UK. We’re part of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and are renowned globally for the quality of our research and teaching.
Read our academic strategy for 2020–2030. - ### Global engagement
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Facts and figures
Top 100
We’re ranked in the top 100 universities in the world
33
Our staff have been awarded 33 National Teaching Fellowships
37,000
More than 37,000 students are studying here
£1.9 billion
contributed to the Leeds City Region economy
Three
We’ve won the Queen’s Anniversary prize three times
Commendation
For our enhancement of student learning opportunities