Leeds Beckett University is a public university located in Leeds, England. It was granted university status in 1992, making it a post-1992 or modern university. Public universities in the UK are funded by the government and adhere to national education standards, offering subsidized tuition fees for domestic students.
The institution originated as the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824 and evolved through various mergers. It focuses on vocational and professional education, serving over 28,000 students. As a public university, it receives funding from UK higher education bodies and follows regulations set by the Office for Students (OfS).
