The University of Leeds is one of the largest universities in the UK, with a history dating back to 1831 and university status granted in 1887. The University of Leeds is one of the most popular universities in the UK, and its applicant numbers rank among the highest in the UK. The University of Leeds is a member of the White Rose University Consortium, together with the University of York and the University of Sheffield. In the 2014 UK university rankings, the University of Leeds was ranked 29th.