Leeds, University of, is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom. It was formed from the Leeds School of Medicine (founded in 1831) and the Yorkshire College of Science (founded in 1874).
The Yorkshire College of Science was originally supported by donations from the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers. The college taught chemistry, experimental physics, geology, mathematics, and mining. By 1877, the college offered classics, history, and literature courses, and it changed its name to the Yorkshire College. In the 1880’s, the Leeds School of Medicine and the Yorkshire College were combined with two colleges from Manchester and Liverpool to become Victoria University. In 1904, the two Leeds-based institutions separated from the others and became the University of Leeds. The university offers a wide variety of degree programs and a popular adult education program. It is strong in a number of subjects, including food science, Italian, East and South Asian studies, and electrical and mechanical engineering. Leeds University has the largest teaching hospital in Europe.
The university’s website at http://www.leeds.ac.uk offers additional information.
