Founded in 1904, the University of Leeds is one of the largest universities in the UK. It is world-renowned for its high-quality teaching and research activities. The school is located in a vibrant, economical and student-friendly city. The University of Leeds is a member of the Russell Group, consisting of the top 24 universities in the UK. It ranks among the top 100 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021) and the top ten universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2019).
We are renowned around the world for the exceptional quality of learning, teaching and research and offer the broadest range of degree courses in the UK. With over 38,000 students from 170 different countries on our campus, the University of Leeds welcomes a large number of NCUK students each year.
Why choose the University of Leeds?
- Ranked third in the UK in the 2018 Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
- It’s just a ten-minute walk from our campus to Leeds city centre, the UK’s third largest city and the center of British culture, history, music, sport and the arts in the north of England.
- The Student Union of the University of Leeds is one of the best student unions in the UK, with more than 300 clubs and societies for students to choose from.
- We guarantee accommodation for international students during their enrollment (submit applications by the deadline).
- There are 4 libraries on campus at the University of Leeds, and you can also access a wide range of online resources through our award-winning virtual learning environment. We have recently invested £520 million to upgrade our campus.
- The Edge is our state-of-the-art fitness, sports and leisure facility, which includes a 25-metre eight-lane swimming pool and the largest fitness suite at a UK university.
- Our ‘Spark’ scheme provides entrepreneurial support and we run an annual business plan competition offering prizes of up to £2,000 to entrepreneurial students.
- In the latest High Fliers report , the 2020 Graduate Job Market, the University of Leeds was ranked as one of the top 10 universities voted by graduates as the most popular among graduate employers.
- One of the top 5 universities preferred by graduate employers (2021 graduate job market).
Awards and Achievements
- The University of Leeds was voted University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
- The University of Leeds is ranked 13th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and 16th in the Complete University Guide 2021
- In the 2018 National Student Survey, 88% of Leeds students studying on their final year courses said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their course – five percentage points higher than the national average
- University of Leeds staff have been awarded 26 National Teaching Fellowships – more than any other university
- The University of Leeds is ranked in the top ten in the UK for research strength (Excellence Framework Research 2014)
- University of Leeds staff have been awarded 26 National Teaching Fellowships – more than any other university
Scholarship information
Click here to find out about the scholarships available for international students attending the University of Leeds.
University Admissions Brochure
Click here to order the school’s undergraduate admissions brochure.
Click here to order the school’s graduate admissions brochure.
Overseas campuses and other admission opportunities
Find out more about the UK and life in Leeds with current students via Link to Leeds! The team represents many different nationalities and degree courses, and you can email any of the ambassadors, follow them on social media, read their blogs, or attend one of the University’s regular live chat events. Click here to meet the team.
University of Leeds: Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
