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Higher EducationUnited Kingdom501-1000 Employees
Leeds Arts University is a higher education institution that specializes in arts and design, based in Leeds in the North of England. It has a history spanning more than 160 years, tracing back to the Leeds School of Art founded in 1846, and it was formerly known as Leeds College of Art before gaining university status in 2017. The university emphasizes a student-centered approach, with staff committed to sustaining core values that shape its work. It positions itself as the North of England's specialist arts university. The institution maintains external collaborations, including a 2024 memorandum of understanding with GD Goenka University. It also participates in industry events and showcases, such as Graduate Fashion Week 2025, highlighting its graduating students' work on professional platforms.