NCUK University Partner
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and is one of the largest universities in the UK. It is a research-intensive member of the Russell Group, with a strong reputation for both research and teaching, and its city-centre location puts major attractions within a 10-minute walk of campus.
Student life includes a multicultural community and more than 300 clubs and societies, alongside extracurricular activities of every kind. The wider city offers attractions including the Corn Exchange, Leeds International Film Festival and the West Indian Carnival.
12th
in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2027)
77th
in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027)
4th
most targeted university by graduate recruiters (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research)
International Regional Scholarship (Undergraduate)
An automatic £5,000 tuition fee reduction in the first year for eligible passport holders from Canada, Egypt, the EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey and the USA.
International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to 250 awards worth £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 for first-year students with a conditional offer and strong academic and extracurricular achievement, deadline 31 March at 5pm BST.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Scholarship
A one-off £6,000 for NCUK International Year One students progressing into Electronic and Electrical Engineering Year 2, subject to satisfactory progression; no separate application required.
International Regional Scholarship (Masters)
An automatic £6,000 fee reduction for eligible passport holders from Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Vietnam.
International Excellence Scholarship (Masters)
500 awards worth £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 for taught Masters starting September 2026: round one closes 27 February 2026, round two closes 15 May 2026 (both 5pm BST).
Student life and support
Support covers academic guidance, learning support, mental health services and dedicated help for international students, including language support, cultural adjustment and visa advice.
Sport runs through the Edge Sports Centre and the Athletic Union, with clubs including Leeds Gryphons Rugby Union and the Leeds University Union Canoe Club.
Careers and accommodation
Careers support includes guidance, skills workshops, networking, internships and placement support.
Accommodation spans purpose-built and converted properties on and off campus, backed by Residence Life support; the university states that international undergraduates are guaranteed accommodation for the duration of their undergraduate studies.
Facilities and sustainability
Facilities include laboratories, media areas, lecture halls and sports facilities, along with the Laidlaw Library and the Nexus innovation hub.
The university aligns its sustainability work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with initiatives covering energy, waste and sustainable travel.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to University of Leeds, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.