University of Leeds

At Leeds, students are challenged to explore, question and discover. Prospective students have the opportunity to get a taste of what's on offer by watching the university's open day recorded talks.

Undergraduate sessions include topics such as applying on UCAS, accommodation and ‘your sporting experience'. Prospective master's students can watch a series of subject talks to discover how to take their knowledge to the next level with a postgraduate degree.

Sessions are delivered by Leeds' expert academic faculty, and are a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to specialise in a particular area of study and build a fulfilling and impactful career.

Prospective students can also experience the Leeds campus online through a 360 virtual tour, which is an immersive introduction to the university's impressive location and facilities – including academic departments and postgraduate accommodation. Links to the tour and the talks from the open day are available through the university's website.

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.

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.

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 2024

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 2024.

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.