University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is ranked in the top 25 UK Universities in the Complete University Guide 2025, and among the world top 100 according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is also one of the Russell Group universities - a prestigious list of the top research-intensive institutions in the UK.

The university has a high student satisfaction rate and is third in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018). As part of that same survey, the university was ranked the second best in the UK for campus facilities, recognising the excellent location where students will fulfill their potential. Over GBP 120 million has been invested in two new buildings in recent years.

Sporting facilities are also considered to be world-class. The Edge is the incredible fitness complex available to students, including a 25m indoor pool, climbing wall and various halls that are set up for different sporting activities.

It's a welcoming and friendly university with a vibrant, diverse student body. In fact, more than 13,800 international students come from over 130 different countries around the world to study at the University of Leeds.

The students' union is one of the most active and engaging in the country. There are over 300 options for clubs and societies that students can join, and the LUU overall was the first in the UK to be rated ‘Excellent' by the National Union of Students.

At the University of Leeds, students can look forward to studying among inspirational academics, highly skilled critical thinkers and experts who nurture a passion for their subjects. The faculty are more than just knowledgeable in their respective fields – they are also dedicated to helping students to become the next generation of experts through the best teaching methods.

Students at the University of Leeds are trained to become independent critical and analytical thinkers. They will also learn to become self-motivated learners who know how to define problems and seek solutions.

Teaching consists of a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, with time also allocated for private study, project work and laboratory work. As a member of the Russell Group, research is at the heart of all learning on campus. Students can expect to learn about discoveries and breakthroughs, sometimes even before they have been published, by active researchers who disseminate and incorporate these findings within their teaching.

The University of Leeds offers a number of attractive scholarships for international students, ranging from partial fee awards, maintenance grants and other allowances. Scholarships are awarded at both university-level and school-level and it is recommended that students make enquiries and apply as soon as possible for these. Students often need an offer of a place before they are eligible to apply for scholarships.

At master's level, the university offers up to 50 percent fee reduction scholarships for international students commencing studies in 2025.

Scholarships available include, but are not limited to, the following:

Undergraduate scholarships

The university offers a number of subject related scholarships for international undergraduate students.

These scholarships are all tied to academic achievement, making the brightest and hardest-working students eligible for recognition.

Students who defer their entry by a year will need to apply for a scholarship related to their year of entry.

Postgraduate scholarships

The university offers a range of postgraduate funding for both master's and research students.

These include up to 50 percent fee reduction scholarships for international students commencing studies in 20245

The International Excellence Scholarships are designed to help students achieve their best, whilst also contributing to the community of the university.

The University of Leeds is committed to providing, maintaining and upgrading the best possible facilities to support students in their studies.

Libraries

The university's five libraries are open through the week during term time and cater to a variety of student needs. Students can access all the books and online materials they need for their course, along with an amazing collection of rare books and manuscripts that can be used for individual and group research. The libraries also offer rooms for group work, with interactive presentation equipment.

IT support

Students also have access to more than 1,800 personal computers across the university's computer labs, most of which are open round the clock. High-speed WiFi access is also available for students bringing their own laptop. Students can access their work remotely and securely using the ‘Desktop Anywhere' service, and they have access to the software they need either for free or at a reduced cost. The National Student Survey consistently ranks the university highly for access to IT resources.

Language centre

The university's specialist language centre helps students learn and master new languages, with a stock of learning materials in more than 45 languages. A wide selection of films and documentaries in over 20 languages, along with 50 international TV channels, are available. International students can prepare for study in the UK with the university's pre-sessional English language courses, which are available before the course start date. Once they've started their degree, they can get academic English language development through part-time classes and workshops alongside their studies.

A degree from the University of Leeds will provide students with the edge they seek to pursue the career of their choice.

The university's career centre, which offers a daily drop-in service and grants one-to-one appointments, helps students find and apply for jobs, along with offering access to events and exclusive job opportunities. The centre helps students work out effective employment strategies which will put them one step ahead in a competitive job market.

Leeds graduates are highly sought after by leading employers, including Accenture, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Unilever and many others who regularly visit the campus for the purposes of recruitment.

Postgraduate study

Those who go onto postgraduate study will join a community of over 10,000 students, possibly working alongside internationally recognised research teams. University of Leeds graduates may be eligible to receive a 10 percent bursary towards their postgraduate fees.

Alumni

University of Leeds supports students even after they graduate. The university's global network of alumni includes close to 270,000 people spread all over the world, providing students with lifelong careers advice from a wide network. Additionally, alumni will also have use of libraries and access to the university's students' union facilities for up to five years after they graduate.

The university offers open days to give students the best first steps in their academic journey. These allow students to visit, discover more about the courses they wish to study, explore the campus and see what student life at Leeds is all about.

Students can learn more about the UCAS application, university accommodation, student finance and what sports are on offer at Leeds. Subject-specific sessions, and talks tailored to parents and carers, are also available.

Students can visit the university's website to book their place on open days.

Students can also watch the recordings of talks from 2024 undergraduate open days to find out more about the community and campus.

Undergraduate

The university recognises a wide range of international qualifications. Some degrees require prior study of particular subjects, especially within the sciences, engineering and languages. All students must also demonstrate suitable proficiency in English language. Students who do not meet the required academic requirements for direct entry may want to consider one of the foundation year options.

Postgraduate

For the taught master's programmes, students will normally be required to have obtained a first-degree equivalent to a 2:1 degree in the UK. Alternative experience, such as professional work or other forms of study, will be considered for some programmes but entry is not guaranteed. Again, students will need to meet the minimum requirements for English language.

Research

The university normally requires students to hold a first-class or second-class honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a subject relevant to their proposed field of research. Students must also meet the university's English language requirements.