University of Leeds

Overview

Leeds University, founded in 1904, is one of the major higher education institutions in the United Kingdom, with over 39,000 students, including 9,000 foreign students from over 170 countries. Leeds is ranked in the top 40 most international universities in the world (Times Higher Education 2019) and has welcomed foreign students for almost 100 years, with a global network of approximately 270,000 alumni from over 190 countries, including six Nobel laureates. Leeds is one of the most popular universities in the UK for Indian students to apply to, having been ranked in the top ten most targeted universities by graduate recruiters in the UK (The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research) and third in the UK for student experience (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018).

Leeds University also boasts one of the most extensive course offerings in the UK, with over 300 undergraduate and 200 taught postgraduate programmes taught through its seven faculties. Leeds, West Yorkshire, is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the heart of the United Kingdom, and the University campus is only a 10-minute walk from the city center. The university is well linked for both national and international travel, with good road, rail, and air transportation. It offers everything you'd expect from the UK's third-largest and fastest-growing city, as well as being surrounded by beautiful, easily accessible countryside. Leeds is also the UK's second-largest business hub after London and one of the most popular and inexpensive student cities. The Sunday Times 2019 ranked Leeds city center one of the greatest locations to live in the UK.

Latest Updates

Leeds University academics have received a National Teaching Fellowship and a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence.
Leeds University has collaborated with the World Health Organization to develop a worldwide plan to safeguard populations from future risks like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Climate Plan at Leeds University will see GBP 174 million spent over the next decade, with more than GBP 150 million going toward meeting the target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

University of Leeds Facts and Highlights

University of Leeds Rankings

University of Leeds Subject Rankings

The following are the subject rankings for leeds university:

Business

Engineering

Computer Science

University of Leeds Fees

Here are the tuition fees that are applicable to international students applying to study at University of Leeds. Defined in the table below are the general tuition costs for different courses offered by University of Leeds.

University of Leeds Important Dates

If you wish to study at Leeds University, then check out the following important dates you should keep in mind for the current academic year.

Note: The undergraduate deadlines are the same as the UCAS application deadlines. However, the post graduation deadlines vary depending on intake and programme/course, which may alter from year to year. Check the official website for the most up-to-date academic year deadlines.

University of Leeds Admission Process

The University of Leeds provides undergraduate and graduate programmes in the Spring or Autumn/Fall semesters. Applicants should check the university's website to learn about the courses available in each intake. 

How to Apply to Undergraduate courses?

Applying to Leeds can be done through the UCAS application portal. Leeds University provides a diverse selection of programmes, including single honours (one major topic) and joint honours (two major subjects).

Some of the university's degree programmes are available as Integrated Masters, which require candidates to complete a fourth year of postgraduate coursework in order to convert their undergraduate degree to a postgraduate degree.

How to Apply to Postgraduate Courses?

Those interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree must apply through the university's application portal. Interviews may be conducted for a limited number of courses. If you are applying for the first time through the University of Leeds Application Portal, you must create a new user account by enrolling on the university's website.

Application Document Required 

All materials submitted as part of the application process must be original draughts written in English or translated into English. Students should also have their documentation reviewed by reputable credential examiners.

For undergraduate aspirants, the following documents are required:

• Academic transcripts

• Score report for the English proficiency test

• Letters of recommendation (LORs)

• Supplement essays

• Depending on the course requirement, additional forms or portfolios may be required

• Financial documents

• Fee waiver form (if any)

For postgraduate aspirants, the following documents are required:

• Academic transcripts

• Score report for the English proficiency test

• Resume/CV

• Essays or statement of purpose (SOP), as per course requirement

• Two to three LORs

• Videos, portfolios, or other supplements, as required by each course

• Financial documents

• Fee waiver form (if any)

University of Leeds Eligibility Criteria

To get a degree at Leeds, Indian students must complete the basic admission criteria as well as the particular requirements for your selected subject.

University of Leeds Scholarships

The following are the scholarships offered for international students at Leeds university:

International Undergraduate Science and Engineering Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must not hold any other University of Leeds awards. You must be a fresher to the University of Leeds, beginning at Level 1. However, if you are a self-funding student who has completed the International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Leeds, you will also be eligible for this award as well.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be designated as "international" for tuition reasons and have earned at least a 60% average in your previous year of study at the School of Law, University of Leeds.

Leeds International Foundation Year (IFY) Scholarship

All self-funding applicants who are presently enrolled in the Leeds International Foundation Year and apply for Level 1 entrance to an undergraduate degree at the Leeds University Business School and are classified as international for fee reasons are considered.

Katrina Honeyman Scholarship

All overseas students who are offered a seat (on BA History or BA International History and Politics programmes) will be immediately considered for the scholarships, which are granted for excellent academic performance.

The Dean's Business School International Excellence Scholarships

Applicants who have completed the University of Leeds International Foundation Year may be eligible for a specific scholarship. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must declare your degree at Leeds University Business School your Firm choice by responding by the deadline in UCAS and meeting or exceeding the terms of your offer.

University of Leeds Placements

Leeds has established itself as one of the top 10 most favoured institutions in the United Kingdom among graduate recruiters. It offers several options, such as a 12-month work placement, a summer internship or volunteering placement, and so forth, to improve a student's employability after graduation.

Leeds Placement Services

Expert personnel at Leeds University's jobs centre can assist with information resources, career counselling and application assistance appointments, drop-in services, and mock interviews. They also include tools and activities geared exclusively at international students, such as webinars and networking events as well as counselling if a student wants to pursue a profession in their home country or elsewhere in the globe.

Potential Employers at Leeds

Accenture, Apple, BMW, Deloitte, Hilton, IBM, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, Rolls Royce, Sony, Toyota, Unilever, Volkswagen, and others are potential employers for Leeds university graduates.

University of Leeds Alumni

The University of Leeds alumni network has over 281,000 members. On campus, Indian students comprise the second-largest international student body at Leeds, and there are over 3,500 Leeds graduates in India. Leeds alumni are eligible for a 10% Tuition Fee Bursary, invitations to digital and in-person events, membership in the Leeds Alumni Book Club, the opportunity to meet distinguished researchers, access to the library and monthly newsletters, career centre services and access to LinkedIn learning, and membership in the Edge Sports Centre and Leeds University Union.

Among the university's prominent alumni are:

• Mark Knopfler - British singer and songwriter

• Emma Mackey - British french actress

• Chris Pine - American actor

• Jose Angel Gurria - Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

University of Leeds Accommodations

The University of Leeds provides on-campus housing for students, postgraduates, and families migrating to Leeds. On-campus, there are 22 housing halls. The university provides guaranteed accommodation for undergraduates as long as international students apply by the university’s accommodation deadlines.

The University of Leeds does not guarantee accommodation for both postgraduates and families. However, the university’s staff members provide assistance to find one. Here are some points accommodation highlights for international students:

• Overseas students who register by the deadlines are pretty much assured of on-campus housing.

• Every year, almost 7,000 undergraduates reside on campus.

• On-campus students also have access to a gym and are close to a variety of stores, restaurants, pubs, and supermarkets.

• Corridors, flat-screen TVs, comfortable sitting arrangements, fridges, kitchens with utilities such as a stove, microwave, and vacuum cleaner, a well-equipped common area with pool tables, projection TV, and 24-hour staff service are all provided in residence halls.

• Bedrooms have standard amenities such as a bed, a wardrobe, a study table and chair, a bedside unit, storage shelves, and a waste paper bin.