International Students

As this might be your first experience of living in the UK, or in Europe, we've provided some information below to help prepare you for what to expect from living in shared accommodation, be that in the University of Leeds or in the private sector.

Your bedroom
Most student bedrooms contain a single person bed, a desk and chair, a wardrobe, a bookshelf and a waste paper bin. If you are in an en-suite room, you also have a shower cubicle, sink and toilet. Bedding is not provided but if you are living in University accommodation, you can buy a bedding pack which consists of a duvet, devet cover, pillow, pillow case and fitted sheet. You can puchase a bedding pack by clicking here.

Your bathroom
If you are not in an en-suite room (i.e. you are in a standard room), you will share shower and toilet facilities with other residents. Some of our standard rooms also have a washbasin in the room. Toilets are operated via a flush mechanism.

Your kitchen
Kitchens are equipped with a fridge and freezer, cupboards, a cooker (this will usually have 4 hot plates,
a grill and an oven), a microwave, a sink (most sinks have two taps for hot and cold water) and an electric kettle. You will need to provide your own crockery, cutlery, cooking pans and utensils. If you live in University accommodation you can buy a Kitchen Essentials Pack by clicking here.

Your common room/living room
In private accommodation and in many of our University residences, you will have a communal area to relax or socialise in, which is often called a living room in private accommodation, and called a common room in University accommodation. The size and facilities of these areas vary. Common rooms in University accommodation typically contain comfortable chairs or sofas and some also offer a TV, DVD player and pool table (see the specific information provided on the residence pages).

The common room is also sometimes used as a venue for social activities organised by the Residents' Committee. Not all residences have common rooms - please check the residences pages on this website.