The School of Earth Sciences is in the centre, convenient for the lecture theatres and libraries, and equipped with its own laboratories and computer cluster. Some of the Halls of Residence are also on campus, others nearby or a bus ride away. All first year students are offered accommodation in halls of residence or self-catering flats. Most second and third year students choose to share rented houses around Leeds. The Students' Union, Concert Halls and Sports Centre are all on campus.
Rock climbers can test themselves on three indoor walls, including the first to be built in Britain.
Swimmers have all the facilities of the International Pool in the city centre, in addition to local modern Sports and Leisure Centres. Armchair athletes need go no further than the Students' Union, which boasts the biggest beer outlet in Britain. Here you can find concerts, advice on renting property, friends at the many societies, or just someone to talk to in confidence if life gets you down. There is also a Health Centre on campus. Specialist bookshops on and near the campus stock course books as well as lighter reading.