Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position26th percentile
Official source →
University profile
University of Leeds in profile
The University of Leeds is a public university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1904
Founded
Silver
TEF award
300
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for University of Leeds, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position57th percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position78th percentile
Official source →Provider percentiles are StudySmarter calculations across providers with sufficient comparable coverage. Missing or stale dimensions are omitted, and small differences should not be overinterpreted. No commercial review scores are used.
Subject strengths
University of Leeds ranks in the UK top 10 for 21 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#2 Creative Writing#2 Nursing#3 Manufacturing & Production Engineering#4 Marketing#6 Accounting & Finance#6 Art & Design#6 Communication & Media Studies#7 African & Middle Eastern Studies#7 Childhood & Youth Studies#7 Drama Dance & Cinematics
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where University of Leeds ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a public university, founded in 1904. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about University of Leeds at a glance.
1904
Founded
Leeds
Location
300
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
Silver
TEF award
Ways to study
How you can study at University of Leeds:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at University of Leeds, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of Leeds through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, University of Leeds considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to University of Leeds through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at University of Leeds
300 programmes at University of Leeds. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Fashion | BA (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Ancient History and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Ancient History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic and Chinese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Art and Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Child and Family Studies | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Ancient History and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient History and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic and Japanese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Arabic and Russian | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Business Management and the Human Resource | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management with Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Chinese (Modern) | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Chinese and Japanese Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Chinese and Russian | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Chinese and Thai Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Classical Civilisation | BA (Hons) | History |
| Classical Literature and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Classical Literature and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Communication and Media | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Criminal Justice and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Cultural and Media Studies | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Digital Media | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| East Asian Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| East Asian Studies and Chinese | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| East Asian Studies and International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| East Asian Studies and Japanese | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Economics and Geography | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and History | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Politics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| English and Comparative Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Film Studies | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and History | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and History of Art | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Music | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Sociology | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature with Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English, Theatre and Performance | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Environment and Business | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fashion Design Innovation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Film Studies | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Film, Photography and Media | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Fine Art with History of Art | BA (Hons) | History |
| French | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Geography | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Geography with Transport Studies | BA (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| German | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Global Creative Industries | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Global Development | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Graphic and Communication Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Sociology | BA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art | BA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art with Cultural Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| International History and Politics | BA (Hons) | History |
| International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Italian | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Japanese | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Journalism | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Learning and Teaching with SEND | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Liberal Arts | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Middle Eastern Studies and Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Modern Languages and Business | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Languages and Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Modern Languages and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Modern Languages and Film Studies | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Modern Languages and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Modern Languages and International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Modern Languages and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Modern Languages and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Modern Languages and Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Music | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Music and Music Psychology | BA (Hons) | Psychology |
| Music and Music Technology | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Music with Enterprise | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Politics | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy, Ethics and Religion | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought | BA (Hons) | Psychology |
| Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Professional Studies | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Religion, Theology and Society | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Social Science (foundation year) | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Work | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Sociology | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Thai Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Theatre and Performance | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Theatre and Performance with Enterprise | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| BChD (Hons) Dental Surgery | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Architectural Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architectural Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Automotive Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Automotive Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Structural Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering with Transport | BEng (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering (Industrial) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Music (Performance) | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Actuarial Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Audiology | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Banking and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology and History and Philosophy of Science | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Leadership | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Studies with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Chemistry and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computer Science (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Diagnostic Radiography | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Ecology and Conservation Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Environmental Geoscience | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Financial Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Food Science | BSc (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Food Science and Nutrition | BSc (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Genetics | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Geography with Environmental Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geophysical and Atmospheric Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Human Physiology, Physical Activity & Health | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| International Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| International Business and Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Music | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Philosophy | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Medical Ultrasound (Sonography) | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Microbiology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Midwifery (Blended Learning) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Music, Multimedia and Electronics | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Natural Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Natural Sciences (International) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Natural Sciences (with Industrial Experience) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Nursing (Adult) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing (Child) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing (Mental Health) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nutrition | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics (International) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Artificial Intelligence (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Artificial Intelligence (International) | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Astrophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics (International) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Product Design | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Product Design (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Education | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Social and Political Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Social Policy, Sociology & Crime | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sport and Exercise Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Studies in Science with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| Sustainability and Environmental Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Textile Innovation and Sustainability | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Theoretical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Theoretical Physics (Industrial) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Theoretical Physics (International) | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law (Graduate Programme) | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with French Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with German Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Hispanic Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Gateway Year to Medicine | MBChB (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicine and Surgery | MBChB (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biochemistry | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) | MBiol (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biology | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Sciences | MBiol (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Ecology and Conservation Biology | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Genetics | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Human Physiology, Physical Activity & Health | MBiol (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Microbiology | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Neuroscience | MBiol (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology | MBiol (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Zoology | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry and Mathematics | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with a Year in Industry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Study Abroad | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry with Study Abroad | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Architectural Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architectural Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architecture | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architecture (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Automotive Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Automotive Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Structural Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Computer Science | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Engineering (Industrial) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mathematics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| MNatSci (Hons) Natural Sciences | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MNatSci (Hons) Natural Sciences (International) | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MNatSci (Hons) Natural Sciences (with Industrial Experience) | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics (Industrial) | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics (International) | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Artificial Intelligence | MPhys (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Artificial Intelligence (Industrial) | MPhys (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Artificial Intelligence (International) | MPhys (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Astrophysics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics (Industrial) | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics (International) | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Theoretical Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Theoretical Physics (Industrial) | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Theoretical Physics (International) | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Advanced Psychology | MPsych (Hons) | Psychology |
| Food Science | MSci (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Food Science and Nutrition | MSci (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Nutrition | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
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Complete programme list for University of Leeds; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (300 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
University of Leeds is a campus-based public university in Leeds.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Leeds
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at University of Leeds in Leeds. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
34,580
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
31%
International
students from outside the UK
14%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White74%
Asian15%
Black4%
Mixed6%
Other2%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is University of Leeds right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- are aiming for a research-intensive Russell Group environment
- like the idea of student life in Leeds
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about University of Leeds, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
University of Leeds awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Silver award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Leeds with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read University of Leeds’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Silver Russell Group
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of Leeds awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Silver for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Russell Group member
One of 24 research-intensive UK universities, a marker of research strength and strong employer recognition.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Named scholarships & bursaries
Named awards University of Leeds offers, on top of standard student finance, pulled from the university’s own pages. Always confirm current eligibility and deadlines on the source page.
Subject-specific
Clothworkers' Company scholarships
UK students in textiles and fashion design
Details →Sport
Leeds Sport Volunteering coaching scholarship programme
students interested in strength and conditioning coaching
Details →Extracted from University of Leeds’s official course and funding pages.
Frequently asked questions about University of Leeds
Is University of Leeds officially recognised?
Yes. University of Leeds is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised and it is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
How highly is University of Leeds rated?
University of Leeds is holds a Silver TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at University of Leeds?
300 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to University of Leeds?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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