UniversityofLeeds, a top public comprehensive research university in Leeds, England, is one of the top 100 universities in the world, ranking 75th in the 2024QS World University Rankings. Leeds University is one of the red brick universities, and it is a member of Russell University Group, World University Alliance, International University Climate Alliance, European University Association, association of commonwealth universities, RENKEI, British University Alliance, N8 University Alliance, White Rose University Alliance, China-Europe Business School Alliance, Belt and Road Business School Alliance and China-UK University Engineering Education and Research Alliance. Leeds University, formerly known as Yorkshire Academy of Sciences, was founded in 1874. Merged with Leeds Medical College (founded at 183 1) to form Yorkshire College. 1887 formed the Federal Victoria University with Owens College (predecessor of Manchester University) and University College of Liverpool (predecessor of Liverpool University). 1904, Edward VII promulgated the Royal Charter and formally established the University of Leeds.