Starting university is one of the moments a good leather bag really earns its keep, and this collection brings together the bags our customers most often choose for student life. It includes the 14-inch and 15-inch classic and briefcase satchels, the Medium and Large Portrait and Windsor backpacks, the Saddlebag Backpack and our Portrait and Landscape Totes, all made by hand in our Liverpool workshop.

A university bag needs to carry books, notebooks, a laptop or tablet, chargers and lunch, often across a campus and on and off buses and trains. Our leather backpacks spread that weight across both shoulders, our leather satchels give the classic student look that has been part of university life for generations, and our totes offer quick, open access for libraries and lectures. Options such as slip pockets, backpack shoulder pads, a wider shoulder strap and hidden magnetic fasteners or push locks let you tailor the bag to how you study.

Every university bag is made to order in any of our 44 leathers, and a hand-pressed monogram makes it a thoughtful gift for a new student or a graduate. The Hanshaw family has been making satchels for students since 1966, and every bag carries our maker's mark discreetly on the back. Each is backed by our five-year guarantee and a lifetime of repairs, so the bag that sees you through your degree can stay with you well beyond graduation day.