The University of Leeds has been named 'University of the Year 2017' by The Times and The Sunday Times' Good University Guide

Chosen by a distinguished panel, the Guide showcases the excellent student experience at Leeds. Alastair McCall, editor of the Good University Guide, said: "The University of Leeds thoroughly deserves this award for prioritising students' needs first to last. Outstanding student satisfaction levels do not happen by accident and reflect the emphasis placed here on getting the student learning experience spot on."

The award is one of the most high profile and respected in the sector and for the last two years Leeds has been named runner-up.

This news follows another year of exceptional student satisfaction levels, with Leeds securing 90% satisfaction in the recent 2016 National Student Survey. The University also reaches an all-time high in the overall Times and Sunday Times statistical rankings, which creates a league table of universities across the UK based on a broad range of measures. Underpinning the University's outstanding performance, which sees it rising to 13th place overall, are strong results in student experience, high entry standards, services and facilities, and graduate prospects.

Vice-Chancellor, Sir Alan Langlands, said that the accolade came at a significant point in the year as the University welcomes new students and staff.