University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is Established in 1904, one of the largest universities in the UK. University of Leeds is part of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and are renowned globally for the quality of our research and teaching. 

University of Leeds global reputation for teaching and research attracts students from around the world. Leeds is a truly multicultural campus with more than 14,400 international students from 137 countries, in a student-friendly city.

At Leeds students have lots of opportunities to build their practical and transferable skills, and to benefit from careers events and advice. Project work, fieldwork or work placements are included in many of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We’ll help you reach your potential by challenging you, academically and personally, and helping you develop your employability skills.

Leeds is one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing cities and has a leading reputation in business, culture and sport. Leeds campus is just a 10-minute walk from the vibrant city centre, which offers a wide range of places to visit, eat and shop, but is also compact and easy to get around with regular public transport services.

Leeds is well connected, nationally and internationally, with excellent transport links. It’s only 30 minutes from Leeds Bradford international airport and one hour from Manchester airport. The city is well-connected to other parts of the country by rail and you can reach London in just over two hours.

Faculties:

• Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
• Faculty of Biological Sciences
• Faculty of Business (Leeds University Business School)
• Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• Faculty of Environment
• Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Faculty of Social Sciences

Ranking:

• The University of Leeds was ranked 86th in the QS World University Rankings 2023, placing us in the top 6% of institutions globally.
• Business and Management studies ranked 67th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
• Accounting and Finance has been ranked in the top 150 globally and joint 15th in the UK by the QS World University by Subject 2023.
• Leeds is ranked joint-9th in the UK by the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
• Leeds is ranked joint 55th globally and 14th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.
• The University of Leeds placed 128th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.
• For the business and economics subject area Leeds is ranked 13th in the UK and 97th in the world.
• Using data from the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Leeds is ranked 37th in the THE Most International Universities in the World 2022.

Scholarship & Funding:

Wide range of undergraduate and master’s scholarships available at University of Leeds for International students.  

Accommodation:

Guaranteed on-campus accommodation is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.