University of Leeds
Ranking
29Established in
1904Famous For
Business, Engineering, Social Sciences
Fees
22000 - 32000
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Overview
Established in 1904, the University of Leeds has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research and is part of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
Leeds is one of the largest universities in the country, with 38,000 students currently enrolled from over 140 countries, while its single campus location is spread out over 98 acres just one mile from the busy city centre. Campus facilities include excellent teaching space, four libraries, a state-of-the-art swimming pool, and a fitness centre called ‘The Edge’ and ‘stage@leeds’, which is a contemporary performance space.
The University of Leeds offers one of the widest selections of courses available across all UK universities, from English Language and International Foundation Year to hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate degree options and PhD opportunities. Degrees from the University of Leeds are respected by employers and universities all over the world, and alumni can be found in positions of influence across the globe.
The University is famous for its social opportunities, with its Student Union being the only one in the country to have won two gold standards in the Student Union Evaluation Initiative, and there are over 300 different clubs and societies to join. The University of Leeds is serviced by two major airports – Manchester and Leeds Bradford – while London is just over two hours away on the train.
The University of Leed's acceptance rate is 64%, and key University of Leeds rankings include being 82nd in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and being awarded the Queen’s Anniversary prize, the country’s highest accolade for an academic institution, in 2009, 2011 and 2021. University of Leeds courses also offer many fantastic placement and internship opportunities to help you become more employable upon graduation.
Services
The University of Leeds is an international university with over 12,000 international students currently enrolled in over 170 countries. The International Student Office provides information and advice to help you adjust to living and studying at the University of Leeds. Regular events take place where students can get to know other students in similar positions, while Leeds’ Global Community, led by a number of international ambassadors, will help you connect with new people and cultures from all over the world.
International student support structures include dedicated personal tutors in all academic departments, the Student Advice Centre, Student Counselling and Wellbeing, Disability Services, Residence Life teams, the Leeds Student Medical Practise, 24/7 Security on campus, and a network of student support services in Schools.
In the 2023 International Student Barometer:
- 92% of international students were satisfied with their overall learning experience at Leeds.
- 97% of international students feel safe and secure on campus.
- 94% of international students were satisfied with the overall arrival support they received.
- 95% of international students were happy with their life at the university.
- 88% of international students were satisfied that their programme will help them get a good job.
Rankings
- 29th in the Times University Guide 2025
- 37th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 82nd in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 129th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- 151st-200th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024
The Research Excellence Framework 2021 results identified that 90% of the University of Leeds research has a quality rating of “world-leading” or "internationally excellent”. REF 2021 positions Leeds as one of the UK’s top 10 universities for research power.
The University of Leeds is the 4th most targeted UK university by graduate recruiters (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research), the 31st most international university in the world (Times Higher Education 2024), and named the best place to live in the North and North-East of the UK for its ‘youthful energy’ and its many opportunities to thrive (The Times Best Places to Live 2024).
Times and Sunday Times 2025
- Leeds University Business School is ranked 11th for Accounting and Finance.
- Ranked 12th in the UK for Social Policy.
Guardian University Guide 2025
- Ranked the number one course in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Leeds University Business School is ranked 8th in the UK for Marketing and PR.
- Ranked top 10 in the world for Food Science and Technology.
Complete University Guide 2025
- The School of Media and Communication is 6th in the UK for communication and media studies.
- The School of Politics and International Studies is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for politics.
- Ranked 5th in the UK for studying Art & Design.
- Ranked 10th in the UK for studying Geography and Environmental Sciences.
QS World University Rankings 2024
- The School of Politics and International Studies is ranked in the Top 30 in the world for development studies.
- Ranked 17th in the world for studying Earth and Marine Sciences.
Accommodation
Being one of the largest universities in the UK, the University of Leeds has an impressive range of accommodations to cater to different tastes and budgets, from modern, purpose-built apartments to converted mansion houses. Many University of Leeds residences offer en-suite rooms, and there are also studio apartments available.
All international undergraduate and postgraduate students arriving from outside Leeds who apply by the deadline are guaranteed University accommodation for the duration of their course.
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