Freshers’ week is a notoriously chaotic time as new students head to university.
It’s the time to make new friends and adapt to a completely new environment - and this can be exciting and terrifying at the same time.
Luckily, to ease nerves and help students settle in, there are a range of shopping offers across Leeds.
Trinity Leeds in the city centre is hosting a Student Shopper Sweep on September 24 from 11am-7pm, offering competitions, exclusive discounts, and plenty of freebies too.
Elsewhere in the city, freshers can expect to find bargain drinks, tech deals, and even 25% off glasses.
Here is our round-up of 13 of the top student deals to look out for in September 2026.
7. White Rose
City centre charity shop White Rose offers a 10% discount for students with a student ID. Profits from sales are donated to the Aegis Trust.📍 Albion Street, City centre | Google Street View
8. Waterstones
Students can sign up for a Plus Student card at Waterstones, to get 5% off books, stationery, and more. The loyalty scheme also offers a free £10 voucher for every ten stamps collected. 📍 Albion Street, city centre/ White Rose Shopping Centre, Beeston
9. Rituals
Students who spend £35 at luxury lifestyle and cosmetic brand Rituals can enjoy a free shower foam of choice after spending £35 or more. Alongside this, the store has 15% off with UNiDAYs.📍 Trinity Leeds, city centre | Rituals/Google
10. The Savvy Baker
The first 100 students to buy a drink from The Savvy Baker on September 24 will receive a free brownie. As well as this, the brand will have 25% off all day. 📍 Trinity Leeds, city centre | National World Resell
11. Currys
Tech retailer has a range of student deals to welcome new freshers. These include 10% off Chromebooks above £199, 10% off Samsung tablets, and 10% off Beats Powerbeats 📍 City centre/ Birtsall/ Guiseley | Google
12. Nike
To celebrate freshers, Nike is offering 20% off in store on everything, excluding launch products and Nike SKIMS. 📍 Trinity Leeds, city centre | Trinity Leeds