Leeds Arts University

Leeds Arts University
Logo consisting of white script with 1846 year on dark pink irregular-polygon base
Former names
Leeds School of Art
Jacob Kramer College
Leeds College of Art and Design
Leeds College of Art
TypeArts university (HE and FE)
Established1846; 178 years ago (1846)
University status - 2017
ChancellorSkin[1]
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Simone Wonnacott[2][3]
Students2,250 (2022/23)[4]
Undergraduates2,115 (2022/23)[4]
Postgraduates135 (2022/23)[4]
Location
Leeds
,
West Yorkshire
,
United Kingdom

53°48′30″N 1°33′06″W / 53.8084°N 1.5517°W / 53.8084; -1.5517
Websitewww.leeds-art.ac.uk
Rankings
National rankings
Complete (2025)[5]111=
Times / Sunday Times (2025)[6]92
Dedicated Blue plaque at the Vernon Street site

Leeds Arts University is a specialist arts further and higher education institution, based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, with a main campus opposite the University of Leeds.

  1. ^ "Skin set to stay as Leeds Arts University Chancellor". www.leeds-art.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Senior Management Team". www.leeds-art.ac.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ a b c "Where do HE students study?". Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Complete University Guide 2025". The Complete University Guide. 14 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Good University Guide 2025". The Times. 20 September 2024.