There are over 70 cities in the UK for students to choose from, all offering different takes on what makes a perfect student life.
With six universities, great shopping centres and a large night life scene, Leeds has lots to offer for students looking for their new home while they pursue higher education.
Student website StudentCrowd has revealed their list of the best student cities in the UK in 2023 as voted by students, and Leeds lands among the best in the country.
The study analysed 9,304 reviews submitted by verified students over the last 12 months, and rated categories like the cost of living, eating out, night life, shopping and public transport to score each city out of a total of five points.
Here are the 15 best student cities in the UK in 2023, according to students:
7. Glasgow - 4.23/5
Glasgow takes the seventh spot on the list. Cost of living: 4/5 Nights out: 4/5 Transport: 4/5 Eating out: 4/5 Shopping: 4/5 Photo: Contributed
8. Southampton - 4.22/5
The southern city takes the eight spot. Cost of living: 4/5 Nights out: 4/5 Transport: 4/5 Eating out: 4/5 Shopping: 4/5 Photo: -
9. Birmingham - 4.17/5
The UK's second biggest city comes in at number nine. Cost of living: 4/5 Nights out: 4/5 Transport: 4/5 Eating out: 4/5 Shopping: 4/5 | nakaret4 - stock.adobe.com Photo: nakaret4 - stock.adobe.com
10. Bristol - 4.14/5
At number 10 is Bristol. Cost of living: 4/5 Nights out: 4/5 Transport: 4/5 Eating out: 4/5 Shopping: 4/5 | Leonid Andronov - stock.adobe.com Photo: Leonid Andronov - stock.adobe.com
11. Manchester - 4.14/5
Manchester takes the 11th spot. Cost of living: 4/5 Nights out: 4/5 Transport: 4/5 Eating out: 4/5 Shopping: 4/5 | LTV Photo: LTV
12. Cardiff - 4.11/5
Next on the list is the Welsh capital. Cost of living: 4/5 Nights out: 4/5 Transport: 4/5 Eating out: 4/5 Shopping: 4/5 | muratart - stock.adobe.com Photo: muratart - stock.adobe.com