collageThe University of Leeds, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK with more than 39,000 students including 9,000 international students from over 170 different countries. Leeds is the top 40 most international university in the world (Times Higher Education 2019) and has been welcoming international students for over 100 years with a global network of nearly 270,000 alumni from over 190 countries including 6 Nobel laureates.
Being the top 10 most targeted university by graduate recruiters in the UK (The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research) and 3rd in the UK for student experience (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018), Leeds is also one of the most popular universities in the UK to apply to by Indian students.
Part of the prestigious Russell Group and a world top-100 university (QS World University Rankings, 2020) Leeds is renowned globally for the quality of teaching and research. From day one, you will be studying among internationally renowned and inspirational academics working at the forefront of their fields; some will have even written your textbooks. Our research power and the funding this brings means we can invest in the best facilities and attract teaching staff who are actively engaged in pioneering research.
Leeds also has one of the largest range of courses on offer in the UK, with more than 300 undergraduate and 200 taught postgraduate programs taught across our seven faculties. Leeds, West Yorkshire is a lively and multicultural city in the center of the UK, with the University campus just a 10-minute walk from the city center. Leeds is well connected nationally and internationally with excellent transport links by road, rail, and air. It has everything you would expect from the UK’s third-largest and fastest-growing city and is surrounded by beautiful, accessible countryside. Leeds is also the 2nd largest business center in the UK after London and one of the most popular and affordable student cities in the UK. Leeds city center has been named one of the UK’s best places to live by The Sunday Times 2019.
The University of Leeds offers a wide range of both catered and self-catered accommodation on and off-campus for international students and some of the most modern campus facilities in the UK including state-of-the-art teaching spaces, laboratories, libraries, and research and sports facilities. Award-winning Leeds University Union is one of the best and most active students’ unions in the country. With more than 300 student-led clubs and societies, there is something for everyone whatever your interest.
University at a glance
| Total International Students | 9,000 |
| Size of Campus in acres | 93 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 1.17 |
| Endowments Value | Pound 72 million |
| No.of Campuses | 1 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 5.4 Lakh |
| International Students Website | http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/123000/international_students |
| University is part of | Prestigious Russell Group of Universities |
| Students belonging to | 170 Countries |
| #Alumni across World | 269000 from more than 190 Countries |
| Research Grant | £134561 |
RankingUniversity Rankings#101-150Universities Rankings
– ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020#91World University Ranking
– QS 2021#160University Ranking
– THE (Times Higher Education) 2021#16University Ranking (UK)
– The Complete University Guide 2021#18University Rankings
– The Guardian 2021#152Global Universities
– US News & World Report 2021Course RankingsBusiness Courses#61Master in Finance
– FT (Financial Times) 2018#68Master in Management
– FT (Financial Times) 2020#92GMBA Ranking
– FT (Financial Times) 2018#121-130Global MBA
– QS 2021#101-150Accounting & Finance
– QS 2020#65PG Business and Economics
– THE (Times Higher Education) 2021#13Business & Management Studies (UK)
– The Complete University Guide 2021#3Accounting & Finance Ranking
– The Complete University Guide 2021#9Business, Management & Marketing
– The Guardian 2021#1Accounting & Finance Rankings
– The Guardian 2021Engineering Courses#133Engineering and Technology
– QS 2020#101-125PG Engineering and Technology
– THE (Times Higher Education) 2021#9Mechanical Engineering Ranking
– The Complete University Guide 2021#10Chemical Engineering Ranking
– The Complete University Guide 2021#11Civil Engineering Ranking
– The Complete University Guide 2021#7Electrical & Electronic Engineering
– The Complete University Guide 2021#3Civil Engineering
– The Guardian 2021#19Chemical Engineering
– The Guardian 2021#4Mechanical Engineering
– The Guardian 2021#10Electronic & Electrical Engineering
– The Guardian 2021Computers Courses#151-175PG Computers
– THE (Times Higher Education) 2021#9Computer Science
– The Complete University Guide 2021
FeesINRPound
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA(1 Course) | 12 Months | INR 30.4L |
| MBBS(1 Course) | 5 Years | INR 35L |
| MS(45 Courses) | 12 Months | INR 18.8L – 26.9L |
| BSc(8 Courses) | 3 – 4 Years | INR 22.1L – 24.3L |
| MIM(32 Courses) | 1 Year | INR 19.8L – 28.9L |
| BBA(17 Courses) | 3 Years | INR 21.3L – 23.3L |
| MA(19 Courses) | 1 Year | INR 19.8L – 21.8L |
| BE/Btech(43 Courses) | 3 – 4 Years | INR 19.3L – 24.1L |
| Other Courses(36 Courses) | 1 – 5 Years | INR 17.7L – 48.7L |
University Ranking
Established in 1904 the University of Leeds is a public research university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England and is the fifth largest university in the UK. Ranking providers Complete University Guide and The Guarding both specific to the UK have ranked the university among the top 20 over the years, 2017-2021. Currently, the university is ranked at 16 and 18 by The Complete University Guide and The guardian respectively. The Complete University guide takes into account Entry Standards, Student Satisfaction, Research Quality, Research Intensity, and Graduate Prospects as part of their ranking parameters. The Guardian takes into account Entry Standards, Student-Staff Ratio, Value-Added Services, Career Prospects as primary ranking indicators. Global ranking providers QS has ranked the university at 91, which you would notice is better positioned than its former years. Similarly, US News & World Report has also put the university at 152 for 2021 which is again better than its former ranks over the years. The Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked the university at number 160 for the current year, 2021.
| Ranked By | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) – Universities Rankings [1] | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | NA |
| QS – World University Ranking [2] | NA | 93 | 101 | 93 | 93 | 91 |
| THE (Times Higher Education) – University Ranking [3] | NA | 133 | 139 | 153 | 155 | 160 |
| The Complete University Guide – University Ranking (UK) [4] | NA | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| The Guardian – University Rankings [5] | NA | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 18 |
| US News & World Report – Global Universities [6] | NA | NA | 153 | 158 | 158 | 152 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)[1]The Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities takes into account universities that have Fields Medalists, Highly Cited Researchers, Nobel Laureates, papers published to determine top universi…
QS[2]At QS World University Ranking, six simple metrics are taken into account that effectively capture university performances and a list of top-performing universities in the world are derived for a p
THE (Times Higher Education)[3]Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a
The Complete University Guide[4]The Complete University Guide uses a total of ten indicators to decide on the top-performing universities in the UK. While the information is sourced from the public domain, know all abo.
The Guardian[5]The Guardian Ranking Methodology uses a total of nine indicators of performance that covers all stages of a student’s life cycle to put together their ranking league table.
US News & World Report
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 country, with 33,000 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 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 a 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.
Services for International Students
The University of Leeds is a truly international university with over 5,000 international students currently enrolled from over 140 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 and there is a full range of on-campus health facilities at the University of Leeds with access to doctors, nurses and dentists.
Ranking
- 15th in the Times University Guide 2021
- 18th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
- 91st in the QS World University Rankings 2021
Following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, the University of Leeds cemented its place as a top ten research institution in the UK. Over 80% of the submitted research was classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The International Student Barometer ranked Leeds 1st amongst participating Russell Group universities for learning and 2nd for overall student support.
The University of Leeds also features in top ten ranking for the following subjects:
- Accounting and Finance
- Art and Design
- Business and Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- English
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
Accommodation
Being one of the largest universities in the UK, the University of Leeds has an impressive range of accommodation to cater for 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. Residence profiles, photos and prices can be viewed on the Leeds accommodation website.
Location
Leeds is a major city in Yorkshire, northern England, just over two hours from London by train. The city is renowned for sports, music and its cultural attractions, including museums, nightlife and shopping. It has been voted as one of the top three places to shop in the UK by numerous independent surveys, and offers a huge range of shops and stores to suit all tastes. Just outside the city lie the impressive and beautiful Yorkshire Dales with their inspiring scenery and a huge selection of outdoor activities and pursuits.
Alumni
- Alistair Brownlee, MBE – Olympic athlete
- Alistair McGowan – Actor and impressionist
- Piers Sellers, OBE – NASA astronaut
- Jacqui Oatley – Sports commentator
- Wole Soyinka – Nobel prize-winning playwright
- Steve Bell and Kipper Williams (both Fine Art) – Cartoonists
- Bekele Geleta – Director-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Liz Kershaw – Radio presenter
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